Journeyman/Woman Plumber

Job summary

Install and repair domestic, commercial, and industrial plumbing fixtures and systems. Read blueprints to determine layouts and supervise a small team of apprentices.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Other trades certificate or diploma or equivalent experience Experience Experience an asset On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Green job Help - Green job – Help Green job – Help Green jobs contribute to environmental preservation, conservation, and restoration. Learn more about green jobs. This information was provided by the employer; it was not verified by Job Bank. The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target. Work site environment Confined spaces Wet/damp Work setting Various locations Commercial Industrial Institutional Residential Relocation costs not covered by employer Willing to relocate Construction site 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 Test pipes for leaks using air and water pressure gauges Determine piping system requirements and pipe sizing 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 Plumber Red Seal Certificate Gas Fitter Red Seal Certificate Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate Additional information Transportation/travel information Own transportation Valid driver's licence Work conditions and physical capabilities Physically demanding Bending, crouching, kneeling Hand-eye co-ordination Handling heavy loads Work under pressure 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 Vision care benefits Financial benefits Bonus Group insurance benefits Life insurance Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Stocks/shares Long term benefits Long-term care insurance Other Benefits Other benefits Team building opportunities

What you’ll do

Install and repair domestic, commercial, and industrial plumbing fixtures and systems. Read blueprints to determine layouts and supervise a small team of apprentices.

Requirements

Requires a trade certificate or diploma in plumbing and Red Seal certification. Must possess a valid driver's license and be capable of performing physically demanding work in confined spaces.

Benefits

• Health Benefits • Dental Plan • Disability Benefits • Health Care Plan • Vision Care Benefits • Bonus • Group Insurance Benefits • Life Insurance • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) • Stocks/Shares • Long-term Care Insurance • Team Building Opportunities

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Plumbing Installation
• Plumbing Repair
• Blueprint Reading
• Pipe Fitting
• Soldering
• Brazing
• Welding
• Leak Testing
• Pipe Sizing
• Apprentice Instruction
• Client Focus
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Trades
• Construction
• Environmental & Sustainability