Journeyman/woman plumber

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience
• Plumbing and related water supply services, other

Experience

5 years or more

On the road

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

Work setting

• Various locations
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Residential

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
• Supervise other workers
• Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Aerial lift and aerial work platform Certification
• Plumber Trade Certification
• Working at heights training
• Confined Space Entry Training
• Driver’s License (Class 3 or D)
• Natural Gas License
• Plumber Red Seal Certificate
• Gas Fitter Red Seal Certificate

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Vehicle supplied by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)