Overview

Languages

English

Education

- Registered Apprenticeship certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On the road

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

Work site environment

- Confined spaces
- Wet/damp

Work setting

- Various locations
- Commercial
- Industrial
- Residential
- 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
- 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

- Plumber Trade Certification

Apprenticeship training

- Level two apprenticeship training

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Physically demanding
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Handling heavy loads
- Large workload
- Work under pressure
- Attention to detail

Own tools/equipment

- Tools
- Safety equipment/gear
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Hard hat

Personal suitability

- Accurate
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Judgement
- Team player
- Quick learner

Advantages

Health benefits

- Dental plan
- Health care plan

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