plumber

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience
  
  

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work setting

• Various locations
  
  

Responsibilities

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
• 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
• Test pipes for leaks using air and water pressure gauges
• Determine piping system requirements and pipe sizing
• Estimate costs and materials
• Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Plumber Trade Certification
• Plumber Red Seal Certificate
  
  

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Overtime required
• Work under pressure
  
  

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
  
  

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Team player