Plumber

Job summary

Install and repair plumbing fixtures and systems in residential, commercial, or industrial settings, using blueprints and specifications to determine system layouts and requirements. Coordinate personnel, tools, and equipment; instruct apprentices; supervise workers; and test, size, and shape piping.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Registered Apprenticeship certificate Experience 5 years or more On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work setting Various locations Residential 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 Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size Supervision 1 to 2 people Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Plumber Trade Certification Additional information Security and safety Driving record check (abstract) Transportation/travel information Own transportation Valid driver's licence Own tools/equipment Tools Steel-toed safety boots Personal suitability Accurate Client focus Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Judgement Team player Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Paramedical services coverage Vision care benefits Financial benefits Group insurance benefits Life insurance

What you’ll do

Install and repair plumbing fixtures and systems in residential, commercial, or industrial settings, using blueprints and specifications to determine system layouts and requirements. Coordinate personnel, tools, and equipment; instruct apprentices; supervise workers; and test, size, and shape piping.

Requirements

Requires a registered apprenticeship certificate, plumber trade certification, and at least five years of experience. The role is on-site at various locations and requires a valid driver's licence, own transportation, own tools, and steel-toed safety boots.

Benefits

• Dental Plan
• Disability Benefits
• Health Care Plan
• Paramedical Services Coverage
• Vision Care Benefits
• Group Insurance Benefits
• Life Insurance

Listed skills

• Accuracy · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Install Plumbing Fixtures and Systems
• Repair Plumbing Fixtures and Systems
• Read Blueprints and Specifications
• Instruct Apprentices
• Locate and Mark Pipe Connections
• Cut Openings for Pipes
• Join Pipes
• Schedule Personnel and Equipment
• Test Pipes for Leaks
• Determine Piping Requirements and Pipe Sizing
• Supervise Workers
• Measure, Cut, Thread, and Bend Pipes
• Oral Communication
• Judgement
• Accuracy
• Client Focus

Job areas

• Trades
• Construction

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