Plumber

Job Information

Work Term:

Permanent

Work Language:

English

Hours:

40 hours per week

Education:

Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience:

3 years to less than 5 years or equivalent experience

Work site environment:
Confined spaces, Wet/damp Work setting
Locations:
Various locations (Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, Residential)

• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of plumbing system, water supply network and waste and drainage systems
• Prepare tenders and quotations
• Locate and mark positions for pipe connections, passage holes and fixtures in walls and floors
• Cut opening in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings
• Join pipes using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement or soldering, brazing and welding equipment
• Schedule personnel, tools and equipment
• Test pipes for leaks using air and water pressure gauges
• Determine piping system requirements and pipe sizing
• Estimate costs and materials
• Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size
• Supervise 1 to 2 people

• Bondable
• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Valid driver's licence

• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye coordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Work under pressure
• Own tools/equipment
• Safety equipment/gear:
  Steel-toed safety boots, Hard hat

• Accurate Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Team player

• Employment terms options
• Overtime required
• Green job
• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
• Health benefits
• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Other advantages
• Other benefits