Work site environment
- Confined spaces
- Wet / damp
Work setting
Various locationsCommercialIndustrialInstitutionalRelocation costs not covered by employerConstruction siteTasks
Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of plumbing system, water supply network and waste and drainage systemsInstruct apprenticesLocate and mark positions for pipe connections, passage holes and fixtures in walls and floorsCut opening in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittingsJoin pipes using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement or soldering, brazing and welding equipmentSchedule personnel, tools and equipmentTest pipes for leaks using air and water pressure gaugesDetermine piping system requirements and pipe sizingSupervise other workersMeasure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and sizeSupervision
1 to 2 peopleCertificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Backflow prevention CertificationPlumber Trade CertificationWorking at heights trainingWorkplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) clearance CertificateWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) CertificateApprenticeship training
Level two apprenticeship trainingLevel three apprenticeship trainingLevel four apprenticeship trainingLevel five apprenticeship trainingSpecialization or experience
Specialized environmental skills and knowledgeSecurity and safety
BondableBasic security clearanceCriminal record checkDriving record check (abstract)Transportation / travel information
Own vehicleVehicle supplied by employerValid driver's licenceWork conditions and physical capabilities
Physically demandingBending, crouching, kneelingHand-eye co-ordinationHandling heavy loadsOvertime requiredWork under pressureOwn tools / equipment
ToolsSteel-toed safety bootsPersonal suitability
AccurateClient focusEfficient interpersonal skillsExcellent oral communicationExcellent written communicationTeam playerHealth benefits
Dental planDisability benefitsHealth care planVision care benefitsFinancial benefits
BonusGasoline paidGroup insurance benefitsLife insuranceNight shift premiumOther benefits
Team building opportunitiesTransportation provided by employer