Plumber

• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience: 5 years or more
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Confined spaces
• Wet/damp

Work setting

• Various locations
• Commercial
• Residential

Tasks

• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of plumbing system, water supply network and waste and drainage systems
• Prepare tenders and quotations
• 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

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Plumber Trade Certification

Own tools/equipment

• Safety equipment/gear
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

• Evening
• Morning

Employment terms options

• On call
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime available
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week