Full-Time Permanent Position

2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

$29.18 per hour About the Board

The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to learning, equity, engagement and innovation. We are guided by our vision, Growing Together, the mission that every student experiences a sense of belonging and engages in dynamic learning to reach their potential and build their own future, and our values of Compassion, Dignity, Trust, and Joy to guide our daily work and ensure that we honour the unique identities and needs of all. Proudly serving a community of approximately 50,000 students in the City of Hamilton and surrounding area, HWDSB operates across 80 elementary schools, 13 secondary schools and 1 Adult Learning Centre, in addition to providing support and service to approximately 8,800 staff members.Staff Wellness

At HWDSB, staff wellness is a priority. We are committed to co-creating and fostering an environment where staff feel safe, valued, and supported. We are continuously striving to support the needs of our diverse community and actively work to foster and maintain a culture of human rights.Our holistic Staff Wellness program has been designed to support employees well-being in all dimensions of health. As one part of this comprehensive program, all staff as well as their dependents have access to free and confidential supports through our Employee and Family Assistance Provider (EFAP), in addition to many other program components. About the Position

Reporting to the Lead Supervisor of Infrastructure, Buildings and Plumbing, the incumbent will perform installation, repairs and maintenance on the Boards plumbing systems and components.Duties include but are not limited to: Install, repair and maintain plumbing systems and components

Install, repair and maintain storm, sanitary and water piping systems

Locate and mark positions for connections and fixtures

Install supports and hangers for pipe, fixtures and equipment

Assemble and install valves and fittings

Install, repair and maintain water treatment equipment, piping and controls

Install, repair and maintain sinks, tubs and toilets

Install, repair and maintain water heaters and conditioners

Install, repair and maintain plumbing fixtures, appliances and trim

Test pipe systems and fixtures for leaks

Perform scheduled maintenance service on plumbing systems and fixtures

Review building plans and specifications to determine the layout for plumbing and related materials

Select the type and size of pipe required. Identify required tools and special equipment

Maintain all building codes, installation requirements and relevant legislation

Apply all codes to installations, repairs and maintenance

Ensure all requirements as specified by the manufacturer of systems and fixtures are met

Ensure all installations, repairs and maintenance are properly sized, aligned, supported and graded

Ensure all installations, repairs and maintenance meets the requirements of the appropriate codes

Ensure all installations, repairs and maintenance meet environmental protection requirements

Administer

and schedule work, prepare costing, order supplies, keep daily reports,

service reports, schedule work in cooperation with other trades and

suppliers

Other duties as assigned by Maintenance Supervisor Personnel Qualifications: Journeyman Certification in Plumbing, certified to work as a Plumber in Ontario

Currently holding or prepared to obtain a Gas Technician II certification

The ability to interpret drawings and blueprints

Physically

capable of performing the duties as outlined above while working with

regulated substances and confined space situations

Ability to wear appropriate protective equipment including a respirator

Valid Class G Drivers license and reliable transportation

Must be willing to work evenings and weekends with suitable prior notice Employment Equity Statement Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to building inclusive learning and working environments where students see themselves reflected in the curriculum, staff population, physical surroundings and the broader community.HWDSBs mission is to empower students to learn and grow to their full potential in a diverse world. Guided by this mission, HWDSB strives to build a workforce that embodies the values of human rights, equity, diversity and inclusion, while reflecting and welcoming the diverse and distinct identities, experiences and needs of our students and our communities.HWDSB seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, and who will contribute to the vision of creating inclusive and equitable outcomes. HWDSB especially invites and welcomes applications from:Indigenous Peoples (e.g., First Nations, Mtis and Inuit peoples).

Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin (e.g., Black and racialized communities, immigrant communities, etc.).

Persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities.

Persons who identify as women.

Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. (i.e., Two-spirit and LGBTQIA+).As part of HWDSBs commitment to employment equity and removing barriers to groups that have faced and continue to face barriers in employment, we invite all applicants to complete a voluntary questionnaire that collects identity-based information. The voluntary questionnaire is on the Apply to Education application page for this position.HWDSB is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process, based on any human rights protected grounds. If you require accommodation, please notify us in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs.Land Acknowledgement HWDSB is located on ancestral Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee Confederacy land as determined by the Dish with One Spoon treaty. The Dish with One Spoon wampum belt represents the treaty relationship

between the Haudenosaunee Confederacy and Anishinaabe with respect to sharing the land and resources thereon. The intent of this agreement is for all nations sharing this territory to do so

responsibly, respectfully and sustainably in perpetuity. We respect the longstanding relationships with the local Indigenous communities, the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Six Nations of the Grand River.Applicant Self-Identification Form The information collected on this form is used to monitor HWDSBs progress toward our equity goals including our commitment to diversity in HWDSB recruitment and hiring practices. We are committed to the security and confidentiality of information under our control, and to the protection of privacy with respect to personal and confidential information that is collected, used, disclosed and retained in the system (Policy 1.6 - Privacy). Information on this form is collected pursuant to Ontarios Education Equity Action Plan (Ministry of Education) and in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). Access to this form is restricted to specific individuals in Human Resources. The Research and Analytics Department will use aggregate data from all the forms (not individual data) for internal reporting. Their access and use of the data is governed by MFIPPA and ethical research practices. Applicant Self-Identification Forms will be maintained in the Human Resources job competition file and securely destroyed 1 year after the job posting for candidates not selected for an interview and 6 years after the job posting for candidates interviewed, in accordance with general records retention principles. If you prefer not to answer any of the questions, you can select prefer not to answer. This in no way affects your application or the applicant selection process. If you have questions or concerns about this form please contact humanresources@hwdsb.on.ca