Overview

Languages

English

Education

- Other trades certificate or diploma
- or equivalent experience

Experience

5 years or more

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

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Work setting

- Various locations
- Commercial
- Residential
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
- Willing to relocate
- Construction site

Responsibilities

Tasks

- Install domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems
- Repair domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems
- Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of plumbing system, water supply network and waste and drainage systems
- Prepare tenders and quotations
- Instruct apprentices
- 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
- Supervise other workers
- Estimate costs and materials
- Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size

Supervision

- 3-4 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

- Aerial lift and aerial work platform Certification
- Plumber Trade Certification
- Working at heights training
- Natural Gas License
- Plumber Red Seal Certificate
- Gas Fitter Red Seal Certificate
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Additional information

Security and safety

- Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

- Vehicle supplied by employer
- Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Physically demanding
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Handling heavy loads
- Work under pressure

Personal suitability

- Accurate
- Client focus
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Judgement
- Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits

Financial advantages

- Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities
- Transportation provided by employer
- Parking available
- Travel insurance
- Variable or compressed work week

📌 journeyman/woman plumber (Squamish)
🏢 Porcupine Mechanical
📍 Squamish