plumber

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year
or equivalent experience
Work site environment
Confined spaces
Wet/damp
Work setting
Various locations
Tasks
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
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week