- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
Work setting
Various locationsCommercialResidential
Tasks
Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of plumbing system, water supply network and waste and drainage systemsCut opening in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittingsJoin pipes using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement or soldering, brazing and welding equipmentTest pipes for leaks using air and water pressure gaugesDetermine piping system requirements and pipe sizingSupervise other workersEstimate costs and materialsMeasure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size
Supervision
3-4 people
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Physically demandingBending, crouching, kneelingLarge workloadWork under pressure
Personal suitability
AccurateClient focusExcellent oral communicationJudgementTeam player
Employment terms options
Early morningEvening
Employment terms options
MorningDayWeekend
Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
