plumber foreman/woman

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• Plumbing technology/plumber
• Plumbing and related water supply services, other
• Heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration maintenance technology/technician

Experience

Experience an asset

On the road

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

Work site environment

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

Work setting

• Commercial
• Independently owned business
• Industrial
• Mechanical and service company
• Residential
• Agriculture

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Ensure electrical and plumbing installations meet government regulation
• Make adjustments and minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilation, plumbing and electrical systems, and contact tradespersons for major repairs
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of plumbing system, water supply network and waste and drainage systems
• Repair domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems
• Install domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people
• Apprentices
• Trades helpers
• Labourers

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Hand tools

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own vehicle
• Driver's abstract

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Tight deadlines

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

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

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Transportation provided by employer
• Parking available