JOURNEYMAN/WOMAN PLUMBER/HVAC

Overview

Languages
English
Education
~ Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
Various locations
Commercial
Residential
Construction site
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
Supervise other workers
Estimate costs and materials
Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Plumber Red Seal Certificate
Gas Fitter Red Seal Certificate
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
Vehicle supplied by employer
Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Physically demanding
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Handling heavy loads
Work under pressure
Own tools/equipment
Tools
Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent written communication
Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
Dental plan
Health care plan
Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
Bonus
Life insurance