Journeyman/woman plumber
OGL Mechanical
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience
5 years or more
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Various locations
- Industrial
- Residential
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
- 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
- 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
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Plumber Trade Certification
- Driver’s License (Class 3 or D)
- Plumber Red Seal Certificate
- Gas Fitter Red Seal Certificate
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- Vehicle supplied by employer
- Valid driver’s licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Hand-eye co-ordination
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Hard hat
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Judgement
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Mileage paid
Other benefits
- Free parking available