Employment - Maintenance - Plumber
Maintenance - Plumber
Breton Ability Centre
Full-Time Permanent
Weekdays Weekends Evenings On-Call Holidays
Description
Position
Summary:
The Maintenance - Plumber is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems in the main building, other buildings on property and community homes, while also performing cross-trade maintenance tasks as part of the broader team. The position requires technical expertise in piping, fixtures, and related systems, adherence to safety and building codes, and contributes to a comfortable, safe, and accessible living environment. This role ensures safe, functional, and sanitary systems, supporting the well-being of participants and staff, while adhering to safety standards and building codes.
Key
Responsibilities:
1. Assemble,
install, test and maintain plumbing systems, piping, fixtures, and appliances
using hand tools and power tools
2. Diagnose
malfunctioning plumbing systems and components, using test equipment and hand
tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem
3. Connect pipes,
fittings, and fixtures to water, drainage systems according to codes and
regulations
4. Inspect plumbing
systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need
for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes
5. Test plumbing
systems for leaks using air and water pressure gauges to ensure system
integrity and safety
6. Installation and
maintenance of water lines, drains, sanitary fixtures, and related systems
7. Work from
ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair plumbing piping
and fixtures
8. Perform
physically demanding tasks, such as moving and lifting heavy objects
9. Ability to
estimate time and materials needed for assigned work projects
10. Conduct
inspections of fire safety equipment and systems where plumbing integration is
required, such as sprinklers and emergency eyewash stations
11. Visually inspect
facility plumbing, including backflow prevention devices, water heaters, and
sump pumps, and sign inspection logbooks
12. Maintain facility
grounds to include lawns, plants, and shrubbery, road and parking areas
13. The Maintenance Electrician is responsible for duties which may not be listed under “Job Duties
& Tasks” but may be assigned by the supervisor when within the scope of
their ability, training or experience to meet organizational requirements
14. Cross trade work
will be required
How To Apply
Breton Ability Centre will be accepting applications for this position via email. Please follow the instructions below carefully. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume highlighting the qualifications listed and a cover letter expressing why you believe you are the best match for this role by December 11, 2025, to: Human Resources Coordinator via email only hr@cb-bac.ca Please include "Maintenance – Plumber" in the subject line.
Join us in creating a future of choice, independence, and dignity for all individuals!
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected will be contacted for an interview.
Email Address: hr@cb-bac.ca Apply here
Intended Audience
This employment opportunity is open for: Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and temporary residents who are able to work for any employer in Canada (student permit, open work permit holders), unless specific eligibility criteria are noted in the above job posting.
Location Information
- Community
- Sydney
- County
- Cape Breton Regional Municipality
- Province
- Nova Scotia
- Country
- Canada
Opportunity Information
- Employer
- Breton Ability Centre
- NOC Code
- —
- Experience Required
- Yes
- Available Openings
- 1
- Pay Type
- Hourly
- Pay Period
- Bi-Weekly
- Remuneration Per Pay Period
- Estimated Weekly Hours
- 40.00
- Start Date
- —
- End Date
- —
- Language
- English
- Posted on
- December 5th 2025
- Expires
- December 11th 2025
