plumber
Install and repair domestic, commercial, and industrial plumbing fixtures and systems. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, preparing quotations, and supervising other workers and apprentices.
- On-site
- Burnaby, BC
- Posted Jul 18, 2026
- Apply by Aug 17, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience Experience 2 years to less than 3 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work site environment Confined spaces Wet/damp Work setting Various locations Commercial Industrial 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 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 Additional information 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 Tools 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 Benefits Health benefits Health care plan Financial benefits Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
What you’ll do
Install and repair domestic, commercial, and industrial plumbing fixtures and systems. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, preparing quotations, and supervising other workers and apprentices.
Requirements
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent experience and 2 to 3 years of plumbing experience. Candidates must be able to handle physically demanding work in confined spaces and wet environments.
Benefits
• Health benefits • Health care plan • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other relevant skills
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- Plumbing Installation
- Plumbing Repair
- Blueprint Reading
- Pipe Fitting
- Soldering
- Brazing
- Welding
- Cost Estimation
- Personnel Scheduling
- Pipe Sizing
- Pressure Testing
- Tendering
- Supervision
- Client Focus
- Oral Communication
- Written Communication
Job areas
- Trades
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Additional details
- Minimum education
- High school
- Minimum experience
- 2+ years
- Apply by
- Aug 17, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Entry level
