Plumber Journeyperson

Calgary Housing (CH) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The City of Calgary. CH is a purpose-driven social enterprise and the largest housing operator in Calgary, providing safe and affordable housing to more than 27,000 Calgarians. 

As a Plumber Journeyperson, you will maintain, inspect, install, repair and replace furnace and hot water tank fixtures located in Calgary Housing multi-family residential buildings, including apartment towers, walk up apartment buildings and row housing. Primary duties include:

• Respond to service requests from residents, contractors, and internal teams to perform preventative maintenance and repairs on plumbing, mechanical, HVAC, ERV/HRV, and boiler systems.
• Conduct cross-connection testing, leak detection, code-compliance inspections, and identify unsafe or unauthorized property conditions.
• Install, repair, and replace plumbing fixtures, pumps, piping (including PEX and soldered systems), hot water tanks, furnaces, and related equipment.
• Assess underground and mechanical room infrastructure, including sewers and storm drains, and recommend cost-effective repair solutions.
• Prepare suites for move-ins; inspect move-outs, contractor work, and new mechanical installations.
• Clear blockages, repair drainpipes, install zone valves, and maintain on-demand boilers and make-up air systems.
• Design and implement preventative maintenance programs for mechanical and underground infrastructure.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert for new builds and renovations, including writing scopes of work and supervising contractors.
• Complete administrative tasks such as electronic work orders, submitting test results, and attending pre-tender meetings.

• A completed Plumber Journeyman certificate or equivalent interprovincial Red Seal as recognized by the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board.
• At least 48 months of related post-ticket Journeyman experience is required.
• Preference will be given to applicants with furnace and hot water tank installation and repair experience, and those who have had commercial service experience.
• A Gasfitter "B" Ticket is required.
• A valid Class 5 Driver's License (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerits, no current suspensions or charges pending.
• A Cross Connection Control Ticket and the ability to register with The City of Calgary will be an asset.
• Success in this position requires strong problem solving and interpersonal skills; the ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a high call, customer-oriented work environment and adjust to changing priorities.