plumber

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

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking a skilled plumber to join their team in Maple Ridge. This position involves installing and repairing plumbing systems in both commercial and residential settings, contributing to green job initiatives aimed at environmental preservation. Candidates must possess a secondary school graduation certificate and at least 5 years of relevant experience.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of plumbing experience required.
• Must have a secondary school graduation certificate.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair plumbing fixtures and systems.
• Read blueprints to determine plumbing layouts.
• Instruct apprentices and schedule personnel.

Skills

Plumbing installation

Blueprint reading

Pipe joining techniques

Leak testing

Apprentice instruction

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

5 years or more

On site

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

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The employer stated that this position is a green job because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.

Work setting

• Commercial
• Residential

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 the layout of plumbing systems, water supply networks, and waste and drainage systems
• Instruct apprentices
• Locate and mark positions for pipe connections, passage holes, and fixtures in walls and floors
• Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipes and fittings
• Join pipes using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, or soldering, brazing, and welding equipment
• Schedule personnel, tools, and 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 the required shape and size

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)