Plumber
Job requirements
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Ability to Supervise
1 to 2 people
Transportation/Travel Information
Vehicle supplied by employer
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Physically demanding, Hand-eye co-ordination, Work under pressure, Large workload
Work Location Information
Various locations
Work Site Environment
Wet/damp
Personal Suitability
Client focus, Effective interpersonal skills, Judgement, Team player
Additional Skills
Instruct apprentices
Specific Skills
Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of plumbing system, water supply network and waste and drainage systems, Install, repair and maintain domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and 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, Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size
Work Setting
Commercial, Residential