Staff - Union Job Category CUPE 116 Job Profile CUPE 116 Salaried - Trades 2 - Plumber Job Title Trades 2 - Plumber Department Trades | Facilities and Building Services | Student Housing and Community Services Compensation Range $6,774.00 - $7,226.00 CAD Monthly Posting End Date August 31, 2025
Plumbers perform skilled plumbing work in the maintenance, repair, and renovation work of gas, air, water, and waste disposal systems, as well as the interior and exterior water mains and drainage systems throughout the University.
Organizational Status
Plumbers report to Head/Sub-Head Tradesperson. Plumbers work both independently as well as with other plumbers and associated tradespeople, both at the apprentice and journeyperson level. Plumbers receive daily work assignments and directions from the Head/Sub-Head Tradesperson.
Work Performed
Performs maintenance, repair and renovation work such as: maintaining plumbing fixtures, backflow prevention devices, gas, air, water, fire protection systems, waste disposal systems.
Handles low-risk asbestos or other hazardous insulation materials following UBC policy and procedures.
Carries out repair on machinery and equipment, inspection tests, diagnoses defects in equipment, taking remedial action as required or recommending solution to Head/Sub-Head Tradesperson verbally or written.
Prepares cost estimates for jobs and orders required materials.
Works from oral and written instructions, work orders and drawings.
Assembles parts, equipment, fittings and joins them by soldering, brazing, gluing, screwing calking, bolting and other methods.
Work in correct/safe manner and in accordance with all safety standards, practices, procedures and ensures personal protective equipment is worn where required.
Responds to service requests and emergencies during normal working hours and after working hours in a safe effective manner.
Uses all tools, equipment and instruments he/she is competent to use required for work and is responsible for the correct and safe storing of equipment.
Ensures good house keeping is practiced in the plumbing shop and on site.
Is responsible for work being completed in accordance with requirements and specifications.
Keeps current on preventative maintenance concepts, technology, and theory and ensures familiarity with manufacturer and regulatory maintenance requirements.
Consequence of Error/Judgement
Work is performed within prescribed and accepted trade standards, in accordance with job requirements and specifications and external regulatory requirements; inappropriate repair/maintenance decisions could delay resolution of problems and adversely affect user access to equipment/system and possible safety of users.
Supervision Received
Plumbers work under the general supervision of the Head/Sub-Head Tradesperson. Plumbers receive specific instructions only on unusual problems and are required to develop appropriate work procedures.
Supervision Given
Plumbers monitor and check the work of apprentice(s) and labourers as the need arises.
Minimum Qualifications
- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with ones own
- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing ones own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Preferred Qualifications
A trade certification to journeyperson level as a plumber, valid BC Gas Fitter B License with electrical endorsement for low voltage, BC Cross Connection Control certificate and Valid BC Drivers Licence.Minimum 5 years of related experience.Ability to interpret drawings and specifications, sketches of work required and maintenance manuals. Effective oral and written communication, organizational and problem solving skills. Ability to work both independently and within a team environment. Ability to provide quality service to customers in a courteous, patient manner. Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and productive working relationships. Ability to work various shift patterns dependent upon operational needs. Familiarity with controls and HVAC an asset.
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
OngoingAt UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.
Job Description SummaryPlumbers perform skilled plumbing work in the maintenance, repair, and renovation work of gas, air, water, and waste disposal systems, as well as the interior and exterior water mains and drainage systems throughout the University.
Organizational Status
Plumbers report to Head/Sub-Head Tradesperson. Plumbers work both independently as well as with other plumbers and associated tradespeople, both at the apprentice and journeyperson level. Plumbers receive daily work assignments and directions from the Head/Sub-Head Tradesperson.
Work Performed
Performs maintenance, repair and renovation work such as: maintaining plumbing fixtures, backflow prevention devices, gas, air, water, fire protection systems, waste disposal systems.
Handles low-risk asbestos or other hazardous insulation materials following UBC policy and procedures.
Carries out repair on machinery and equipment, inspection tests, diagnoses defects in equipment, taking remedial action as required or recommending solution to Head/Sub-Head Tradesperson verbally or written.
Prepares cost estimates for jobs and orders required materials.
Works from oral and written instructions, work orders and drawings.
Assembles parts, equipment, fittings and joins them by soldering, brazing, gluing, screwing calking, bolting and other methods.
Work in correct/safe manner and in accordance with all safety standards, practices, procedures and ensures personal protective equipment is worn where required.
Responds to service requests and emergencies during normal working hours and after working hours in a safe effective manner.
Uses all tools, equipment and instruments he/she is competent to use required for work and is responsible for the correct and safe storing of equipment.
Ensures good house keeping is practiced in the plumbing shop and on site.
Is responsible for work being completed in accordance with requirements and specifications.
Keeps current on preventative maintenance concepts, technology, and theory and ensures familiarity with manufacturer and regulatory maintenance requirements.
Consequence of Error/Judgement
Work is performed within prescribed and accepted trade standards, in accordance with job requirements and specifications and external regulatory requirements; inappropriate repair/maintenance decisions could delay resolution of problems and adversely affect user access to equipment/system and possible safety of users.
Supervision Received
Plumbers work under the general supervision of the Head/Sub-Head Tradesperson. Plumbers receive specific instructions only on unusual problems and are required to develop appropriate work procedures.
Supervision Given
Plumbers monitor and check the work of apprentice(s) and labourers as the need arises.
Minimum Qualifications
- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with ones own
- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing ones own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Preferred Qualifications
A trade certification to journeyperson level as a plumber, valid BC Gas Fitter B License with electrical endorsement for low voltage, BC Cross Connection Control certificate and Valid BC Drivers Licence.Minimum 5 years of related experience.Ability to interpret drawings and specifications, sketches of work required and maintenance manuals. Effective oral and written communication, organizational and problem solving skills. Ability to work both independently and within a team environment. Ability to provide quality service to customers in a courteous, patient manner. Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and productive working relationships. Ability to work various shift patterns dependent upon operational needs. Familiarity with controls and HVAC an asset.
Job ID: 490446206
Originally Posted on: 8/22/2025
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