About this role
Education: Other trades certificate or diploma. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: Confined spaces. Wet/damp. Outdoors. Work setting: Various locations. Commercial. Industrial. Residential.
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.
- Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size.
- Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites.
- Load, unload and transport construction materials.
- Clean and pile salvaged materials.
- Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Aerial lift and aerial work platform Certification.
- Backflow prevention Certification.
- Plumber Trade Certification.
- First Aid Certificate.
- Confined Space Entry Training.
- Plumber Red Seal Certificate.
- Gas Fitter Red Seal Certificate.
- Security and safety: Basic security clearance.
- Driving record check (abstract).
- Work conditions and physical capabilities: Physically demanding.
- Bending, crouching, kneeling.
- Hand-eye co-ordination.
- Handling heavy loads.
- Fast-paced environment.
- Repetitive tasks.
- Tight deadlines.
- Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
- Own tools/equipment: Tools.
- Steel-toed safety boots.
- Personal suitability: Accurate.
- Client focus.
- Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Judgement.
- Team player.
- Flexibility.
- Reliability.
- Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Employment terms options: Flexible hours.
- Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years.
- Employment terms options: On call.
- To be determined.
- Overtime available.
- Health benefits: Dental plan.
- Health care plan.
- Vision care benefits.
- Other benefits: Free parking available.
- On-site amenities.
- On-site recreation and activities.
- Other benefits.
- Team building opportunities.
- Transportation provided by employer.
- Parking available.
- Variable or compressed work week.