journeyman/woman plumber

Canadian Mechanical Ltd.; Richmond; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A plumbing company in Vancouver is seeking experienced plumbers to install and repair plumbing systems in various locations. Candidates must have relevant trade certifications and substantial hands-on experience. This full-time role is physically demanding, requiring teamwork and excellent communication skills. Benefits include dental, health care, and vision care plans.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of relevant experience required.
• Aerial lift and aerial work platform Certification required.
• Plumber Trade Certification and Plumber Red Seal Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Install plumbing fixtures and systems.
• Repair domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints and specifications.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

Tools

Safety equipment/gear

Steel-toed safety boots

Hard hat

Job description

Work setting

• Various locations
• Commercial
• Construction site

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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

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

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• 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?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Health benefits

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

Work term

• Permanent

Work language

• English

Hours

• 40 hours per week

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

• 5 years or more