journeyman/woman plumber

Government of Canada - Western; Richmond; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading governmental organization is seeking a skilled Plumber to install and repair plumbing systems in various settings. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience, relevant certifications, and the ability to work under physically demanding conditions. This position requires excellent communication skills and a strong focus on client service. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience required.
• Valid driver's licence and own transportation needed.
• Aerial lift and aerial work platform Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair plumbing fixtures and systems.
• Read blueprints and specifications for plumbing systems.
• Supervise 3-4 other workers.

Skills

Accurate

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Judgement

Team player

Education

Plumber Trade Certification

Plumber Red Seal Certificate

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

Tools

Safety equipment/gear

Steel-toed safety boots

Hard hat

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• Plumbing technology/plumber

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Various locations
• Commercial
• Construction site

Responsibilities Tasks

• Install domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems
• Repair domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of plumbing system, water supply network and waste and drainage systems
• Instruct apprentices
• 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
• Supervise other workers
• Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Aerial lift and aerial work platform Certification
• Plumber Trade Certification
• Plumber Red Seal Certificate

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Work under pressure

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Safety equipment/gear
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Team player

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits