Journeyman Plumber

The City of Grande Prairie is a vibrant, growing community located in the beautiful Peace Country region of Alberta. We are committed to providing exceptional public service and enhancing the quality of life for all residents. Grande Prairie is a great place to live, work, and play. Our Facility Maintenance Division of the Corporate Facility Management Department is looking for a dedicated Journeyman Plumber to join the team. Position Responsibilities In addition to Facilities-related duties as assigned, this position is responsible for: Journeyperson level Plumbing work in the installation, service and repair of City-owned systems in buildings and outdoor facilities. Maintaining safe work practices and ensuring safe working environments. Promote effective employee relations and establish and maintain effective working relations with other City employees and with members of the public. As a team member of the Facility Maintenance Division you will appreciate working with a diverse group of skilled trade's related individuals who take great pride in the City we maintain. We achieve above-average results by encouraging our people to think outside the box and by continuously improving our skills and knowledge of new methods & technologies in the facility maintenance field. Qualifications Requires an Alberta or Inter-Provincial (Red Seal) Journeyperson Plumber certification to be submitted upon hiring. Thorough knowledge of the Plumbing trade including but not limited to Commercial, Industrial and Institutional plumbing distribution systems, natural gas boiler and heating equipment systems, irrigation systems, etc. Class B Gasfitter Ticket Required (Class A would be considered a strong asset). Requires a valid Alberta Driver’s License (Class 5 minimum). Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical and architectural drawings, specifications, and applicable codes. Working knowledge of MS Office Suite programs: Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. Standard First Aid Certificate with CPR Demonstrated leadership skills. Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively. Ability to exercise mature judgment in dealing appropriately with staff, contractors and with members of the public is also required. Physical abilities to perform the duties of the position. Ability to repeatedly lift and move heavy objects. On-call duties as required on a scheduled rotation. Ability to work with a team or independently. Physical Ability to Work test may be requested prior to appointment to a position. Assets related to this position include: Knowledge/experience in building automation and management systems Knowledge/experience in recreational aquatic systems Knowledge/experience in recreational arena systems Hours The standard workweek consists of an average of 40 hours, with the specific schedule being determined by theimmediate supervisor. Compensation Starting salary $48.45 per hour as per the CUPE Collective Agreement. Benefits Comprehensive benefits package. What We Offer | City of Grande Prairie (cityofgp.com) Diversity & Inclusion The City of Grande Prairie is committed to building and sustaining an inclusive work environment composed of individuals with unique experiences, perspectives, talents, and contributions who welcome, support, respect and value all members of the community. Selection Process We appreciate your interest in our organization, and we thank you in advance for your application. Candidates selected for an interview will be notified via phone or email. 1. To apply for this position, please utilize the "Apply Now" tab on this web page to submit your comprehensive cover letter and up-to-date resume. 2. Our application review process includes a thorough evaluation of all submissions. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview scheduling. This posting will be open until a suitable candidate(s) is/are found. Note: After submitting your application and uploading your resume, you should expect to receive an email confirmation indicating that your application for this position has been successfully submitted. If you receive this email, there is no need for any additional contact with us regarding this position. To efficiently manage the high volume of applications we receive for each job posting, we are unable to address job-specific inquiries prior to the interview stage. However, if you progress to the job interview stage, we will gladly answer any questions you may have.