Journeyman/woman plumber

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 50 hours per week
• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Work site environment

• Confined spaces
• Wet/damp

Work setting

• Various locations
• Commercial
• Residential
• Relocation costs not covered by employer

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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Plumber Trade Certification
• Plumber Red Seal Certificate
• Gas Fitter Red Seal Certificate

Security and safety

• 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
• Work under pressure

Own tools/equipment

• Safety equipment/gear
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available