plumber
Education:
Other trades certificate or diploma. or equivalent experience.
Work site environment:
Confined spaces. Wet/damp.
Work setting:
Various locations. Commercial. Industrial. Institutional. Residential.
Tasks:
- 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.
Supervision:
1 to 2 people.
Security and safety:
Bondable. Basic security clearance. Criminal record check. 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. Large workload. Work under pressure.
Own tools/equipment:
Safety equipment/gear. Steel-toed safety boots. Hard hat.
Personal suitability:
Accurate. Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Judgement. Team player.
Experience:
3 years to less than 5 years.
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 benefits:
Other benefits.