Journeyman/woman plumber

Eston Sheet Metal (1981) Ltd

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • Other trades certificate or diploma
  • Plumbing technology/plumber

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

  • Confined spaces
  • Wet/damp

Work setting

  • Various locations
  • Commercial
  • Industrial
  • Institutional
  • Residential
  • Relocation costs not covered by employer
  • Willing to relocate
  • Construction site
  • Agriculture, fishing and/or forestry

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of plumbing system, water supply network and waste and drainage 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
  • Supervise other workers
  • Estimate costs and materials
  • Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size
  • Operate heavy equipment
  • Ensure electrical and plumbing installations meet government regulation

Supervision

  • 1 to 2 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Plumber Trade Certification
  • Driver’s License (Class 3 or D)
  • Plumber Red Seal Certificate

Experience and specialization

Type of service and repair

  • Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system

Types of systems

  • Plumbing, cold water and drain lines

Parts specialization

  • Plumbing

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check
  • Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

  • Own transportation
  • Own vehicle
  • Vehicle supplied by employer
  • Valid driver’s licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

  • Tools
  • Safety equipment/gear

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

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

Other benefits

  • Parking available

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees
  • Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
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