Gas Fitter

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
**Work setting**:

- Commercial
- Industrial
- Institutional
**Tasks**:

- Measure and mark reference points for installation of gas lines and equipment
- Install and maintain meters and regulators and gas lines between gas unit and gas meter
- Install, maintain and service gas heating units and their components
- Repair and service gas appliances and related equipment
- Attend to gas escape calls and assist in the investigation of gas fires and explosions
- Advise clients regarding standards, safety features and maintenance of gas units and systems
- Study drawings and specifications to determine the layout of the installation and materials required
- Test and adjust control mechanisms and check pipes and piping connections for gas leaks using gas detecting devices
- Test and replace defective equipment or components
- Convert motor vehicles or appliances to use other fuels (e.g. propane or natural gas)
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 hours per week