Plumber

Job summary

Install and repair domestic, commercial, and industrial plumbing fixtures and systems. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, supervising other workers, and testing pipes for leaks.

Job details

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 40 to 50 hours per week Education: Registered Apprenticeship certificate Experience: 5 years or more Work setting Various locations Residential 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 Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Plumber Trade Certification 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 Employment terms options Day Overtime available 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 domestic, commercial, and industrial plumbing fixtures and systems. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, supervising other workers, and testing pipes for leaks.

Requirements

Requires a Plumber Trade Certification and a Registered Apprenticeship certificate with 5 or more years of experience. Candidates must have a valid driver's licence, own tools, and a clean driving record.

Benefits

• Dental plan • Disability benefits • Health care plan • Paramedical services coverage • Vision care benefits • Group insurance benefits • Life insurance

Listed skills

• Supervision · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Plumbing Installation
• Plumbing Repair
• Blueprint Reading
• Pipe Fitting
• Soldering
• Brazing
• Welding
• Pipe Sizing
• Personnel Scheduling
• Supervision
• Client Focus
• Oral Communication

Job areas

• Trades
• Construction
• Manufacturing