Service Plumber / Journeyman Plumber – Commercial Service & Maintenance
Fortius Mechanical Inc. – Lower Mainland, BC
UA Local 516 Union PRSP Package
Compensation: Union wage package per UA Local 516 collective agreement, including full benefits and pension
Job Overview
Fortius Mechanical Inc., a UA Local 516 signatory contractor, is seeking an experienced Journeyman / Red Seal Plumber to join and help lead our growing plumbing service team.
We proudly service a strong portfolio of municipal and city-owned facilities, universities, commercial buildings, and multi-residential strata properties throughout the Lower Mainland.
We are looking for a well-rounded commercial service plumber with strong experience in service, maintenance, drainage, troubleshooting, and retrofit work. The ideal candidate is someone who can work independently, manage service calls and small projects from start to finish, provide technical guidance to other technicians, and maintain a high standard of workmanship and customer service.
This position involves working in occupied buildings, mechanical rooms, commercial and institutional facilities, and strata properties, so professionalism, communication, and strong troubleshooting skills are essential.
Journeymen currently working non-union who are interested in transitioning to UA Local 516 are encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose and repair plumbing issues in commercial, institutional, municipal, and multi-residential buildings
- Perform service, maintenance, repairs, and retrofit work on domestic water, drainage, and building plumbing systems
- Troubleshoot leaks, drainage issues, system failures, pumps, valves, fixtures, and other plumbing components
- Work with piping systems including copper, PEX, ABS, PVC, and cast iron
- Perform and oversee drainage troubleshooting and repair work
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee plumbing installations, repairs, maintenance, and small retrofit projects
- Manage service calls and projects from initial diagnosis through completion
- Provide technical guidance and support to apprentices and junior technicians
- Assist with job planning, material requirements, and estimating as required
- Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable codes and standards
- Communicate professionally with customers, property managers, building operators, contractors, tenants, and office staff
- Complete service documentation, work orders, reports, and job records accurately
- Maintain organized and professional work areas and company vehicles
- Help ensure a consistently high standard of workmanship and customer service across the plumbing service team
Requirements
- Red Seal Plumber or BC Certified Journeyman Plumber
- Minimum Class B Gas Fitter certification
- Strong experience in commercial plumbing service and maintenance
- Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic abilities
- Experience with domestic water and drainage systems
- Comfortable working independently and managing service calls from start to finish
- Comfortable working in occupied commercial, institutional, and multi-residential buildings
- Strong communication and customer-service skills
- Ability to provide guidance and mentorship to apprentices and junior technicians
- Valid BC driver's licence with a clean driving record
- Ability to work under the UA Local 516 collective agreement
Preferred Experience & Qualifications
Applicants with the following experience or qualifications will be prioritized:
- Class A Gas Fitter certification
- Commercial plumbing service and maintenance
- Municipal and institutional facilities
- Strata and multi-residential plumbing
- Mechanical rooms and building systems
- Domestic water system repairs and retrofits
- Drainage troubleshooting and repairs
- Backflow assemblies and testing
- Pumps, valves, and related mechanical equipment
- Small project and retrofit coordination
- Supervising or mentoring apprentices and junior technicians
What We Offer
- UA Local 516 union wages
- Full health and dental benefits
- Union RRSP
- UA training and development opportunities
- Company vehicle
- Stable, year-round employment
- Strong portfolio of established municipal, institutional, commercial, and strata clients
- Variety of service, maintenance, troubleshooting, drainage, and retrofit work
- Opportunity to take on increased responsibility as our plumbing division continues to grow
- Professional and supportive work environment
Job Details
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday to Friday, with overtime available when required
Work Location: Lower Mainland, BC
About Fortius Mechanical
Fortius Mechanical Inc. is a growing commercial mechanical contractor serving customers throughout the Lower Mainland. Our team provides HVAC/R, plumbing, drainage, maintenance, and retrofit services to a diverse portfolio of municipal, institutional, commercial, and multi-residential clients.
We are focused on building long-term customer relationships, delivering quality workmanship, and creating an environment where skilled tradespeople can build long-term careers and grow with the company.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65.08-$83.29 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
Work Location: On the road
