journeyman/woman plumber

Job description
Overview

Languages

English

Education
• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Experience

5 years or more

On site

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

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Work setting
• Industrial
• 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
• 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

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
• Gas Fitter Red Seal Certificate

Additional information

Security and safety
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information
• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities
• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Work under pressure

Own tools/equipment
• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability
• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Team player

Benefits

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

Financial benefits
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Long term benefits
• Long-term care insurance

Other Benefits
• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days) Read more