Languages
English
Education
Other trades certificate or diploma
or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site workplace
Confined spaces
Wet/damp
Work setting
Various locations
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
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
Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Physically demanding
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Handling heavy loads
Large workload
Work under pressure
Personal suitability
Accurate
Client focus
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Judgement
Team player