plumber

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Various locations. Commercial. Residential. Construction site. 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. 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. Transportation/travel information: Willing to travel. 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. Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent written communication. Judgement. Team player. Reliability. Employment terms options: Evening. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Day. Weekend. Overtime required. Health benefits: Dental plan. Vision care benefits.