Journeyman/woman Plumber

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 35 to 45 hours per week
- Education: Registered Apprenticeship certificate
- Experience: 5 years or more
- or equivalent experience
**Work setting**:

- Various locations
- Commercial
- Residential
**Tasks**:

- Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of plumbing system, water supply network and waste and drainage systems
- Install, repair and maintain domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems
- 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
- Natural Gas License
- Plumber Red Seal Certificate
**Security and safety**:

- Criminal record check
- Driving record check (abstract)
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Vehicle supplied by employer
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Physically demanding
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Handling heavy loads
- Overtime required
**Own tools/equipment**:

- Tools
- 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 currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
**Financial benefits**:

- Bonus