Gas Fitter-installer

**Work site environment**:

- Dangerous

**Work setting**:

- Various locations
- Commercial
- Industrial
- Institutional
- Propane distributors
- Residential

**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
- Test and adjust control mechanisms and check pipes and piping connections for gas leaks using gas detecting devices

**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Gas Fitter Trade Certification
- Gas Fitter Certificate - Level 1 or A
- Gas Fitter Certificate - Level 2 or B
- Gas Fitter Certificate - Level 3 or C

**Security and safety**:

- Driver's validity licence check

**Transportation/travel information**:

- Valid driver's licence
- Own transportation

**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Fast-paced environment
- Tight deadlines
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling

**Own tools/equipment**:

- Steel-toed safety boots

**Personal suitability**:

- Accurate
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Judgement
- Team player

**Screening questions**:

- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

**Health benefits**:

- Health care plan