journeyman/woman plumber

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Registered Apprenticeship certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Wet/damp
• Outdoors
• Noisy
• Dusty
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated

Work setting

• Commercial
• Industrial
• Residential
• Willing to relocate

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
• 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
• Supervise workers and projects
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed

Supervision

• 5-10 people
• Plumbers
• Pipefitters
• Gasfitters
• Apprentices

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Plumber Trade Certification
• Plumber Red Seal Certificate

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Work under pressure
• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Tight deadlines

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Team player
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Organized

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits