plumber

Education:

Other trades certificate or diploma. Plumbing technology/plumber.

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.
• 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.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

Plumber Red Seal Certificate.

Transportation/travel information:

Own transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Physically demanding. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Hand-eye co-ordination. Handling heavy loads.

Own tools/equipment:

• Safety equipment/gear.
• Steel-toed safety boots.
• Hard hat.

Personal suitability:

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

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.
• Evening.
• Shift.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Employment terms options:

Morning. Day.

Green job:

Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes.

Other benefits:

Parking available.