plumber

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• Pipefitting/pipefitter and sprinkler fitter
• Plumbing technology/plumber
• Plumbing and related water supply services, other

Experience

Experience an asset

On the road

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

Work site environment

• Confined spaces
• Wet/damp

Work setting

• Various locations
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Institutional
• Residential
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Willing to relocate
• Construction site
• Agriculture, fishing and/or forestry

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
• 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
• Supervise other workers
• Estimate costs and materials
• Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size
• Operate heavy equipment
• Ensure electrical and plumbing installations meet government regulation

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Plumber Trade Certification
• Driver's License (Class 3 or D)
• Natural Gas License
• Plumber Red Seal Certificate
• Gas Fitter Red Seal Certificate

Experience and specialization

Type of service and repair

• Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system

Types of systems

• Plumbing, cold water and drain lines

Parts specialization

• Plumbing

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Safety equipment/gear

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Parking available