Tradesperson 1 - Plumber at BGIS Careers

Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Plumbing, Preventative Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Blueprint Reading, Medical Gas Infrastructure, Water Quality Monitoring, Infection Control, Lockout/Tagout, Customer Service, Emergency Response, Technical Drawing Interpretation, Facility Maintenance

Industry

Facilities Services

Description

Tradesperson 1 - Plumber We are seeking a self-performing, hands-on Tradesperson I who can work independently with minimal supervision while delivering a high standard of operational and maintenance services to our clients and facility. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining and repairing hospital plant equipment and building systems to support safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations within a critical healthcare environment. We are looking for a team-oriented individual who possesses strong mechanical aptitude, a willingness to learn new skills, and the ability to adapt to changing operational requirements. Effective verbal and written communication skills are essential, as the successful applicant will regularly interact with clients, hospital staff, contractors, and fellow team members. A professional and customer-focused approach is required to ensure positive working relationships and a high level of service delivery. This position offers an opportunity to contribute directly to the safe and efficient operation of a healthcare facility where the reliability of building systems is essential to patient care, staff safety, and overall hospital operations. Key Responsibilities * Preforms Plant Service. Inspection and repair work on all facilities and systems within the scope of work defined by the facility maintenance agreement (“FMSA”), as and when required, directed or assigned, consistent with his or her skills, abilities and training. * Install, maintain, and repair domestic water, sanitary drainage, storm drainage, and plumbing fixtures throughout the hospital. * Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance on plumbing systems to ensure reliability and compliance with applicable codes, standards, and healthcare regulations. * Respond to emergency plumbing issues, including leaks, blockages, water outages, and equipment failures, in a timely manner. * Maintain hot water systems, pumps, valves, backflow prevention devices, water treatment equipment, and related mechanical components. * Support the operation and maintenance of medical gas infrastructure as directed and within the limits of training and certification requirements. * Coordinate planned shutdowns and repairs with clinical staff to minimize impacts on patient care and hospital operations. * Perform water quality monitoring, flushing programs, and infection prevention measures in accordance with hospital procedures. * Complete work orders, maintenance records, inspections, and compliance documentation accurately and in a timely manner. * Adhere to all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout, confined space entry, infection control protocols, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements. * Collaborate with maintenance staff, contractors, healthcare personnel, and facility management to support operational objectives. * Participate in on-call rotations and provide after-hours emergency support as required. Qualifications * Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyman Plumber Certificate or equivalent provincial certification. * Experience maintaining plumbing systems in healthcare, institutional, commercial, or industrial facilities. * Working knowledge of applicable plumbing codes, safety regulations, and infection prevention practices. * Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings. * Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills. * Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Physical Requirements * Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull tools, equipment, and materials. * Ability to work in mechanical rooms, crawl spaces, ceilings, and other confined or restricted-access areas. * Ability to stand, walk, climb ladders, and perform physically demanding tasks for extended periods. Key Competencies * Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance. * Customer service and professionalism. * Attention to detail and quality workmanship. * Reliability and accountability. * Ability to work effectively in a critical healthcare environment where continuity of services is essential to patient care. This is a regular, full-time position with an hourly range as per collective agreement. We value transparency in our hiring processes. Please note, artificial intelligence may be used in certain stages to screen, assess, or select applicants, however, a human reviewer makes all final decisions. This posting is for an existing vacancy. BGIS is a global leader in integrated facility management services. With a combined team of over 10,000 globally, BGIS relentlessly focuses on delivering innovative service solutions that create value for its clients. Globally, BGIS manages over 50,000 facilities totaling more than 600 million square feet across several markets including government, higher education, utilities, telecommunications, financial services, oil & gas, healthcare and cloud enterprise. In addition to managing a diverse portfolio of corporate offices, retail, colleges, hospitals and industrial assets, BGIS is a world leader in the management of data centers and other critical environments. At BGIS we believe that diversity and inclusion is a key business driver, such that we never lose sight of its importance as it is woven into the fabric if our organization. We are committed to maintaining a barrier-free recruitment process by providing equal employment opportunities through recruiting and retention of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize that promoting diversity is an essential component of our continuing pursuit for organizational success! BGIS is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome you to apply for a position with us! If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us at askPC@bgis.com. Upon request for accommodation, we will consult with the applicant in question and provide, or arrange for the provision of, a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant's accessibility needs due to disability.

Responsibilities

Perform installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems and hospital plant equipment to ensure safe healthcare operations. Conduct routine inspections, respond to emergencies, and maintain compliance with healthcare regulations and safety protocols.