Start Date: TBD

12 months per year, 40 hours/week

Pay Band 10B-CA - $33.30 - 37.00/ hour POSITION SUMMARY:

All positions in the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board support the schools priority of student achievement and the Boards mission to educate our students to excel in learning, to succeed in life and to enrich our communities.

Employees demonstrate empathy and respect in all interactions, are committed to service excellence, and embrace change through innovation.The purpose of the Maintenance I - Plumber position is to provide plumbing services to the system.MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: Installs, inspects, maintains and repairs drinking water treatment and backflow prevention equipment, performing routine inspection test procedures and testing for microbiological parameters in drinking water.

Investigates, identifies and rectifies problems such as leaks, blockages, and inadequate supply or faulty operation of water, heating, sewer, gas and air lines.

Plans, installs, repairs, replaces and maintains copper, steel, cast iron, plastic, glass and clay piping systems and plumbing fixtures.

Rebuilds circulating pumps on the heating, cooling water distribution and fire standpipe systems.

Assesses identifies and recommends makes recommendations to Supervisors assessment of items to be included in maintenance budgets for normal repair and energy conservation.

Responds to emergency calls regarding water treatment equipment failures, plugged sewers, pipe ruptures and heating failures.

Liaises with head custodians and principals and contractors in doing repairs and maintenance and meets with and monitors actions of contractors providing services to the Board.

Performs preventative maintenance on all plumbing systems and mechanical units as directed.

Inventories supplies to stock the department.

Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent.

Certification of Qualification Plumbing.

Certificate to test back flow prevention devices.

6 months to 1 year experience.SPECIALIZED SKILLS REQUIRED: Small water system operator license would be an asset.

Blueprint reading skills would be an asset.

Valid drivers license and use of own vehicle.

Skills in CO2 liquid pipe freezing would be an asset.

Basic electrical experience would be an asset.

A commitment to service excellence.

Applicants will be required to undergo a Functional Abilities Assessment to determine their ability to perform the physical aspects of the job.You will be asked below to answer whether or not you have each of these qualifications and if needed, you will be asked to submit proof.

A police records check, with a Vulnerable Sector Search and Pardoned Sexual Offenders Database Search , dated within 6 months prior to the date of hire , is a requirement for employment with this Board. Please note that there have been reports that it has taken some candidates up to 6 weeks to obtain a police check. With that in mind, we strongly recommend that you go about obtaining this search at your earliest convenience.

KPRDSB is committed to a qualified workforce that is representative of the diversity of the people of Ontario and across the communities we serve. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse background and lived experiences as a member of a marginalized group, including but not limited to: First Nations, Mtis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;

members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;

persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;

persons who identify as women; and

persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.KPRDSB is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.