Steamfitter/Pipefitter [University Of New Brunswick]

Closing Date: July 24, 2023 at 4:00 PM

CAPITAL PLANNING & OPERATIONS

Capital Planning & Operations is a team of approximately 130 employees that take tremendous pride in the campus and deliver exceptional service that supports the University of New Brunswick's mission, vision, and values. You will be a part of a motivated team of professionals who are always striving to make our campus a safe, sustainable, accessible, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and community.

What We Offer

Full-time | Continuing | Fredericton | On-Campus

Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 7:30 am - 4:00 pm | 40 hours per week

Additional Working Conditions

• The nature of the work will vary depending on the task. May be in or out of doors under varying conditions, at heights or in confined spaces.
• Must have the physical capacity to carry out the functions of the trade, including the ability, on occasion, to lift heavy objects, work from ladders or in cramped quarters.

Salary Range: $29.22 per hour

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to the Capital Heating Plant Superintendent, the Steamfitter/Pipefitter installs and maintains the steam heating systems and equipment in UNB Fredericton and St. Thomas University buildings and tunnels.

• Install, repair, and maintain steam heating systems and equipment.
• Assist with maintenance of equipment located throughout the campus steam distribution system, such as testing and servicing steam traps and heat exchangers.
• Responsible for the care and preservation of assigned tools and equipment.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Carry out daily preventative and corrective maintenance duties.
• Allocate and supervise the work of Trades Helpers and/or Labourers.
• Perform elementary duties of another trade to expedite the completion of the assigned task.
• Responsible for the application of safety precautions as may be required to ensure minimum hazard to self and others.
• Work alone, or as a member of a crew, employed on maintenance and construction.
• Prepare job estimates as to the labour and materials required to complete the job.

What You Bring

• Must possess a current, valid license to practice the Steamfitting/Pipefitting trade registered with the Province of New Brunswick.
• Formal basic education as required by the Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour to meet the Journeyperson standard for the Steamfitting/Pipefitting Trade.
• 2 years or more diversified experience at the Journeyperson level in the Steamfitting/Pipefitting Trade with a concentration on maintenance.

Additional Strengths

• Proven ability to work with other tradespeople and versatility in handling and using the tools of the trade.
• Must be thoroughly familiar with the applicable codes and regulations as they apply to the Steamfitting/Pipefitting trade and the NB Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications and to be able to work from sketches and diagrams.
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision and direction.

Are you interested?

WHY CHOOSE UNB?

UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees, including a full pension, a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually, the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and dental, life, and health insurance.

GENERAL LABOUR AND TRADES AND ALLIED SERVICES AND AUDIO-VISUAL GROUP (GLTA)

This position is part of the UNIFOR, Local 4504 employee group and falls under the GLTA Collective Agreement.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

We thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.