University of New Brunswick

Closing Date: February 14, 2024 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:

• 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.
• 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.

Salary Range: $30.25 per hour

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to the Central 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.

• Work alone, or as a member of a crew, employed on maintenance and construction.
• Install, repair, and maintain steam heating systems and equipment.
• Carry out daily preventative and corrective maintenance duties.
• Assist with maintenance of equipment located throughout the campus steam distribution system, such as testing and servicing steam traps and heat exchangers.
• Prepare job estimates as to the labour and materials required to complete the job.
• 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.
• Responsible for the care and preservation of assigned tools and equipment.
• Perform other related duties as required.

WHAT YOU BRING

• 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.
• Must possess a current, valid license to practice the Steamfitting/Pipefitting trade registered with the Province of New Brunswick.
• 2 years or more diversified experience at the Journeyperson level in the Steamfitting/Pipefitting Trade with a concentration on maintenance.

Additional Strengths

• 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.
• Proven ability to work with other tradespeople and versatility in handling and using the tools of the trade.
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision and direction.