plumber

Additional Information

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

• Various locations
• Commercial
• Residential

Tasks

• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of plumbing system, water supply network and waste and drainage systems
• Install, repair and maintain domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems
• 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
• Supervise other workers
• Estimate costs and materials
• Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Large workload
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Team player
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 32 to 40 hours per week