- Salary
- $38 – $40
- Location
- Main Campus (Employees), Canada
- Type
- Full-time
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
Brock University is located on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Agreement.
We are one of Canada’s outstanding comprehensive universities, where excellence and innovation thrive! Brock has been recognized as a Top Employer in Hamilton-Niagara for seven consecutive years. We have been ranked #3 as Canada’s Best Employers and top 10 as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity. For 2025, Brock has been proudly recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Company Culture, ranked seventh by Forbes in partnership with Statista. At Brock, you will find a welcoming, inclusive community and an exciting range of meaningful career opportunities.
Ignite new possibilities for your career. Break through at Brock.
Post End Date:
August 18, 2026 at 11:59 PMThis job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the CUPE1295 (Employee Group)
Please note this is a 40 hour per week position.
About the Role:
Reporting to the Manager, Mechanical Services, the Plumber works on all aspects of the University’s plumbing systems, including scheduled maintenance, new construction, and emergency response. The plumber also works on all aspects of the University’s gas fired equipment, including scheduled maintenance, new construction, and emergency response.
The Plumber will:
- Perform routine, scheduled plumbing maintenance work on various related systems, sanitary, potable water, treated water, and storm water systems;
- Perform troubleshooting and repair of plumbing fixtures and related piping, such as washroom fixtures, control systems for hot and chilled water, potable and fire system valves, backflow prevention devices, and control air piping;
- Act as on-call Plumber (and/or on-call Gas Technician) by responding to priority calls requiring immediate attention, such as gas fired air handlers, water supply outages, and emergency sanitary or storm sewer repairs;
- Perform plumbing installation of new equipment, including installing new piping systems, modifying existing piping systems, installing new washroom fixtures and related piping, installing additional fire supply piping, and installing new control devices;
- Work with, assist, and/or train other Facilities Management staff or contracted trades on plumbing related items;
- Maintain a clean, safe working area and report any unsafe conditions;
- Technical oversight for the onboarding of new Plumbing Services staff and the coordination of contractors, ensuring compliance with University policies, safety requirements, and established work standards; and
- Work various shifts such as 7:30 am – 4:00 pm or (afternoon shift), including opportunities for overtime.
Key Skills and Experience:
- Licensed Journeyman Plumber certification;
- Current Ontario driver’s license with an acceptable driver’s abstract;
- 2 to 5 years of relevant work experience;
- Knowledge of water distribution and wastewater disposal in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings;
- Knowledge of relevant building codes, legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures regarding installation and maintenance;
- Knowledge of specialty plumbing tools such as hand dies, taps, and freeze tools;
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and equipment specifications;
- Demonstrated ability to use PC-based software systems such as CAD, MS-Office Suite, and other related software; and
- Demonstrated knowledge of safety procedures.
Preferred or Asset Skills:
- Gas Fitter ticket
- Cross Connection Control Specialist certificate
Salary and Total Rewards:
- Job Group (Class 110), Hourly Scale ($38.36-$40.13)*
- This position includes full comprehensive benefits including tuition waiver
This position is included in the CUPE 1295 Union and wage is therefore determined by the CUPE 1295 Collective agreement*
We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. As a student-centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed.
Brock University is committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace. We strive to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in our work and learning environments. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, people who identify as Black, African and/or Caribbean, as racialized and/or as from ethnic and cultural minority groups, and other underrepresented demographic groups at Brock and in the Niagara region. Brock also recognizes intersectionality and the interconnected identities, histories, and experiences of these aforementioned groups.
We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, and we accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process, as outlined in our Employment Accommodation Policy and consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code. Please contact [email protected] if you require a disability related accommodation so we can ensure your participation needs are met.
Brock University does not use AI Technology at any stage of the recruitment process.
We appreciate all applications received. Candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted.
Learn more about Brock University by visiting www.brocku.ca.
