About this role
Plumbers, install, maintain and repair plumbing fixtures, heating and ventilating systems and pipes and pipeline systems in commercial, residential and industrial premises and public buildings. TASKS • examines drawings and specifications to determine layout of system; • measures and cuts required lengths of copper, lead, steel, iron, aluminium or plastic using hand or machine tools; • installs fittings such as storage tanks, cookers, baths, toilets, taps and valves, refrigerators, boilers, radiators and fires; • tests completed installation for leaks and makes any necessary adjustments; • attaches fittings and joins piping by welding, soldering, cementing, fusing, screwing or other methods; • repairs burst pipes and mechanical and combustion faults and replaces faulty taps, washers, valves, etc.