Plumber, Maintenance and Repair

Work Term: Permanent

• Work Language: English

• Hours: 33 to 60 hours per week

• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma

• Experience: 5 years or more Work site environment :

• Confined spaces

• Wet/damp Work setting :

• Commercial

• Residential

• Relocation costs not covered by employer

• Willing to relocate Tasks :

• 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

• Prepare tenders and quotations

• 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

• Estimate costs and materials

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

• Select trade subcontractors and co-ordinate their activities

• Maintain log books that detail all repairs and checks performed Supervision :

• 1 to 2 people Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Plumber Trade Certification

• Driver's License (Class 3 or D) Security and safety :

• Bondable

• Criminal record check

• Driving record check (abstract) Transportation/travel information :

• 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

• Overtime required

• Work under pressure

• Attention to detail Own tools/equipment :

• Tools

• Steel-toed safety boots Personal suitability :

• Accurate

• Client focus

• Efficient interpersonal skills

• Excellent oral communication

• Excellent written communication

• Judgement

• Team player Screening questions :

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?

• Are you available for the advertised start date?

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

• Are you willing to relocate for this position?

• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?

• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

• Do you have the necessary equipment for remote work (i.e. internet, home office, etc.)?

• What is the highest level of study you have completed? Workplace information :

• On the road job Health benefits :

• Dental plan

• Disability benefits

• Health care plan

• Vision care benefits Financial benefits :

• Bonus

• Piece work Long term benefits :

• Group insurance benefits

• Life insurance