We are seeking a highly experienced Residential & Hydronic Plumber with a strong background in residential plumbing, heating systems, hydronic piping, equipment installation, renovations, and troubleshooting.
The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with both complete residential plumbing systems and hydronic heating systems and be capable of working independently from layout and rough-in through equipment installation, testing, commissioning, and finishing.
This is a position for an experienced plumber who can take ownership of their work, troubleshoot problems in the field, and consistently deliver high-quality installations.
Key ResponsibilitiesResidential Plumbing
- Complete residential plumbing rough-ins and finishing.
- Install domestic cold and hot water piping.
- Install sanitary, waste, and vent piping.
- Install toilets, sinks, lavatories, showers, tubs, faucets, and other plumbing fixtures.
- Install water heaters and associated piping and equipment.
- Perform plumbing work for new construction, renovations, additions, and retrofit projects.
- Diagnose and repair leaks, drainage issues, water-pressure problems, and other plumbing deficiencies.
- Perform pressure testing and required system testing.
- Read and interpret plumbing drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
Hydronic Heating
- Install and service hydronic heating and cooling piping systems.
- Install boilers, pumps, expansion tanks, air separators, heat exchangers, and related equipment.
- Install and pipe fan coils, radiators, unit heaters, and other hydronic terminal equipment.
- Install and troubleshoot radiant floor heating systems.
- Install hydronic distribution piping, including supply and return mains.
- Install control valves, balancing valves, isolation valves, check valves, strainers, and related accessories.
- Perform system filling, flushing, purging, pressure testing, and air removal.
- Troubleshoot circulation, temperature, flow, air-lock, and system performance issues.
- Understand basic hydronic system operation, including pumps, zoning, temperature control, and system balancing.
- Assist with startup, testing, and commissioning of hydronic systems.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5+ years of strong residential and hydronic plumbing experience preferred.
- Ontario 306A Plumber Certificate of Qualification strongly preferred.
- Strong hands-on experience with both residential plumbing and hydronic heating systems.
- Strong understanding of drainage, venting, domestic water, fixtures, and heating piping.
- Experience installing and troubleshooting boilers and hydronic equipment.
- Ability to read plumbing and mechanical drawings.
- Ability to lay out piping and equipment installations accurately.
- Strong understanding of applicable Ontario codes and installation requirements.
- Ability to troubleshoot problems independently and recommend practical solutions.
- Experience with copper, PEX, PVC, ABS, steel, and other commonly used piping systems.
- Valid Ontario driver's licence.
- Ability to safely operate standard plumbing and mechanical tools and equipment.
What We Are Looking For
This is not an entry-level position. We are looking for an experienced tradesperson who is comfortable taking responsibility for both plumbing and hydronic work with minimal supervision.
The successful candidate should be:
- Highly experienced in residential plumbing.
- Strong and confident with hydronic heating systems.
- Capable of working independently.
- Strong at troubleshooting and problem-solving.
- Able to understand how an entire plumbing or hydronic system is intended to operate, not simply install individual components.
- Able to identify material and equipment requirements in advance.
- Able to recognize installation problems before they affect the project.
- Comfortable directing apprentices or junior workers when required.
- Reliable, punctual, organized, and productive.
- Detail-oriented and committed to quality workmanship.
- Able to coordinate effectively with supervisors and other trades.
Preferred Experience
Preference will be given to candidates with extensive experience in:
- Residential new construction and renovations
- Custom homes and multi-residential projects
- Complete house plumbing rough-ins
- Plumbing fixture finishing
- Boiler installations
- Hydronic heating systems
- Radiant floor heating
- Fan coil systems
- Pumps and circulators
- Heat exchangers
- Hydronic zoning and controls
- Hydronic system troubleshooting
- System flushing, purging, testing, and commissioning
Pay: $45.00-$55.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company car
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Work Location: In person
