PURPOSE

This position is responsible for the installation, inspection, repair, and maintenance of gas lines and gas equipment such as meters, regulators, heating units and appliances in residential, commercial and industrial establishments.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Installing/Exchanging Gas Utility Equipment - pipes, meters, regulators on utility side of meter and connections to supply lines.
Maintaining and repairing gas lines on the utility meters and minor repairs on the customer meter.
Testing of safety controls on defective equipment and/or components.
Apply testing and replacements for utility equipment only.
Testing and adjustment of control mechanisms and check pipes and piping connections for gas leaks using gas detecting devices.
Advising clients regarding standards, safety features, and maintenance of gas units and system.
Flexibility to travel to different locations within assigned work Area/Region.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALITIES

Technical Expertise
Diagnostic information gathering
Strategic thinking
Analytical skills
Decisiveness
Detail oriented
Results oriented
Customer orientation
Process oriented
Customer service oriented
Hard working
Enthusiastic
Safety oriented
Exceptional communication skills
Personal credibility
Self-motivated
Team oriented





KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

Continuous knowledge development of Lakeside's Quality Management System and other applicable tools and documentation. Participation and knowledge of Lakeside's Health and Safety program, policies, and regulations.

EXPERIENCE

1-3 years as a Gas Fitting trades person
Experience within the gas industry and/or service sector is an asset.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Completion of a three (3) year apprenticeship program.
Must have obtained a Gas fitter license; G2

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Contractual agreement will be presented once a drivers abstract and criminal background check is submitted.
Ability to travel
_Looking at a comparable area with similar available-per-technician workload, the average annual gross earnings total is approximately $90,000 +/- dedicating full time hours/work week._

Job Type: Subcontractor

COVID-19 considerations
NOTE - applicants must be prepared to participate in the interview process via phone and/or video conference.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

Application question(s):
This position is for an Independent Contractor vacancy. Are you familiar and willing of this type of business chance?

Experience:
Pipe fitting: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
G2 or G1 Gas Tech. License (required)

Work Location: On the road

📌 Gas Technician - Subcontractor (Owen Sound)
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