Address
Form of work
SalaryOverview
Languages
English
Education
- Other trades certificate or diploma
- or equivalent experience
Experience
5 years or more
Work site environment
- Wet/damp
Work setting
- Various locations
- Commercial
- Industrial
- Construction site
Responsibilities
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
- 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
- Test pipes for leaks using air and water pressure gauges
- Determine piping system requirements and pipe sizing
- Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Overtime required
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Hard hat
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Judgement
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
Long term benefits
- Life insurance
Other benefits
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Parking available
