plumber

Government of Canada; Maple Ridge; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Government of Canada as a plumber in Maple Ridge. This role involves reading blueprints, joining pipes, and ensuring plumbing systems are functional. Ideal candidates should be physically capable, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure. Enjoy benefits like free parking while working in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 7 months to less than 1 year experience required.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and specifications for plumbing systems.
• Join pipes using various methods and test for leaks.
• Measure, cut, thread, and bend pipes.

Skills

Client focus

Team player

Accurate

Efficient interpersonal skills

Judgement

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

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

Work setting

• Various locations
• Commercial
• Residential

Responsibilities Tasks

• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of plumbing system, water supply network and waste and drainage systems
• 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
• Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Large workload
• Work under pressure

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Judgement
• Team player

Benefits Other benefits

• Free parking available