School District No. 43 (Coquitlam)
Invites applications for the position of:
PLUMBER / HVAC 1
Temporary Full-Time (40 hours/week)
Day Shift (07:00 – 15:30)
Coquitlam School District invites applications from individuals for the position Plumber/HVAC 1. As the third largest school district in the province, we are located within a 40‑minute drive from downtown Vancouver. The school district has a population of 34,000 students with approximately 4,400 teaching, administrative, managerial and support staff.

The Plumber /HVAC 1 reports to the Manager of Maintenance and the Trades Supervisor –Mechanical and provides Plumbing and HVAC 1 tasks with a minimum of supervision.

Duties include:

Installing, maintaining, and repairing plumbing equipment in buildings and grounds

Maintaining and repairing gas fittings

Installing and repairing water mains, sanitary systems, hot water tanks and heating systems

Performing duties of the HVAC 1 as required

Ordering related supplies and equipment

Performing preventative maintenance on equipment and structures such as boilers etc.

Providing estimates and advice on plumbing projects

Supervising uncertified tradesmen when they are assigned to assist; reporting unsafe situations and keeps detailed account of work performed for the computerized costing system.





Operating plumbing tools, such as pipe cutting and threading equipment, power snake and soldering equipment etc.

Other work as assigned in other classifications in times of emergency.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Plumbing Trades Qualification (TQ) plus current Provincial Gas Ticket

Minimum of three (3) years proven experience in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system maintenance including a minimum of two (2) years' experience using DDC systems

Recent related experience

Proven ability to work with minimal supervision.

Excellent troubleshooting skills

A valid BC class 5 driver's license

This is a unionized position which offers $46.55 per hour (40 hours per week), plus 16% in lieu of perks.

All applicants are advised that they must sign a release to permit a criminal review prior to confirmation of hiring. We appreciate your interest but regret that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

SD43 (Coquitlam) values diversity in the workplace and strives to honor each person’s unique lived experiences. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, cultures, races, abilities and intersectionality.

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