- Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
- Experience: 5 years or more
- or equivalent experience
Work site environment
Work setting
- Various locations
- Commercial
- 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
- 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
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Plumber Trade Certification
Own tools/equipment
- Safety equipment/gear
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Hard hat
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Team player
Screening questions
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you have experience working in this field?
Employment terms options
Employment terms options
- On call
- Day
- Weekend
- Overtime available
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 hours per week
