Languages
English
Education
- Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On the road job
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work site environment
Work setting
- Various locations
- Commercial
- Industrial
- Institutional
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Install, repair and maintain domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems
- 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
- Estimate costs and materials
- Operate CADD and other computer software systems
- Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size
Additional information
Security and safety
- Basic security clearance
- Driving record check (abstract)
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- 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
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Vision care benefits
Other benefits