About this role
Education: Registered Apprenticeship certificate. Work site environment: Confined spaces. Wet/damp. Work setting: Various locations. Commercial. Industrial. Residential. Construction site.
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.
- 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.
- Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Plumber Trade Certification.
- Apprenticeship training: Level two apprenticeship training.
- Transportation/travel information: Own transportation.
- Own vehicle.
- Valid driver's licence.
- Work conditions and physical capabilities: Physically demanding.
- Bending, crouching, kneeling.
- Hand-eye co-ordination.
- Handling heavy loads.
- Large workload.
- Work under pressure.
- Attention to detail.
- Own tools/equipment: Tools.
- Safety equipment/gear.
- Steel-toed safety boots.
- Hard hat.
- Personal suitability: Accurate.
- Client focus.
- Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Judgement.
- Team player.
- Quick learner.
- Screening questions: Are you currently a student?.
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years.
- Workplace information: On the road job.
- Health benefits: Dental plan.
- Health care plan.