Your Opportunity:
Reporting to the Manager, Facilities Maintenance & Engineering, the Plumber maintains various plumbing and pipe systems, utilities, mechanical and structural aspects of the facility. Incumbent will perform maintenance tasks on water supply, sewage and drainage equipment as well as installation, alteration, repair and general maintenance of all plumbing, heating gas piping systems and related equipment. Provides recommendations on the design of piping and plumbing systems as well as replacing, modifying and performing major repairs on existing piping and plumbing systems. Assists trades and other maintenance staff as required and performs other duties as assigned. Assists in keeping mechanical and shop areas clean. May be required to rotate on-call responsibilities at the discretion of the Manager. This position may be required to work at other hospital sites for a longer duration within the Edmonton Zone (including rural). These sites include Alberta Hospital Edmonton, Sturgeon Community Hospital, Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital, Strathcona Community Hospital / CASA, Northeast Community Health Centre, Leduc Community Hospital, Devon General Hospital, Westview Health Centre, Henwood Treatment Centre, Food Service Centre and Central Production North.
Description:
As a Plumber, you will plan, install and service plumbing systems, fixtures, piping equipment and controls used to transport water, waste, gas and air. You will be responsible for monitoring, testing, trouble shooting, documenting and analyzing performance of plumbing, medical gas, domestic hot & cold water, tempered water, glycol, chilled water, natural gas, storm and sanitary sewer, associated distribution and control systems and equipment. In addition, you will prepare feasibility and cost estimates and reports; request or order supplies.
- Transition Company: Health Shared Services
- Classification: Plumber
- Union: AUPE GSS
- Unit and Program: Facilities Maintenance & Engineering
- Primary Location: Alberta Hospital Edmonton
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Multisite
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 17-JUN-2026
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 27-JUN-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days, On Call
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $43.99
- Maximum Salary: $48.01
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided
Completion of an accredited Journeyperson Plumber Certificate from Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training.
Additional Required Qualifications:Valid Alberta Journeyman Plumber certificate recognized by Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training. Grade 12 or equivalent, supplemented by related technical courses. Five years’ experience at Journeyman level with a maintenance background. Must possess a valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence. Previous experience in general building maintenance. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair as necessary. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to comprehend and utilize a computerized maintenance system. Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications:Previous experience in an institutional / hospital environment is preferred.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care all across Alberta.
Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.
We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
