Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Other trades certificate or diploma
- Plumbing and related water supply services, other
Experience
5 years or more
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work setting
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Various locations
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Commercial
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Industrial
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Residential
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Install domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems
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Repair domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems
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Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of plumbing system, water supply network and waste and drainage systems
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Instruct apprentices
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Locate and mark positions for pipe connections, passage holes and fixtures in walls and floors
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Cut opening in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings
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Join pipes using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement or soldering, brazing and welding equipment
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Test pipes for leaks using air and water pressure gauges
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Determine piping system requirements and pipe sizing
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Supervise other workers
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Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size
Supervision
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Aerial lift and aerial work platform Certification
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Plumber Trade Certification
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Working at heights training
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Confined Space Entry Training
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Driver's License (Class 3 or D)
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Natural Gas License
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Plumber Red Seal Certificate
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Gas Fitter Red Seal Certificate
Additional information
Security and safety
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Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
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Vehicle supplied by employer
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Physically demanding
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
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Hand-eye co-ordination
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Handling heavy loads
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Overtime required
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Work under pressure
Personal suitability
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Accurate
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Excellent oral communication
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Judgement
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Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
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Dental plan
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Health care plan
Financial benefits
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Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.