plumber

Garfield's Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A plumbing service provider in Kenora, ON, is seeking a full-time Plumber to install and repair plumbing systems. The ideal candidate will have relevant certifications and experience in the plumbing trade. This permanent position requires on-site work, with opportunities for flexible hours and overtime. Competitive hourly wage from $30.00 to $45.00 based on experience.

Benefits

Bonus

Maternity and parental benefits

Qualifications

• Backflow prevention Certification required.
• Plumber Trade Certification required.
• Working at heights training required.
• Valid driver's license (Class 3 or D) required.
• Natural Gas License and Liquefied Petroleum Gas License required.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair and maintain plumbing systems in various settings.
• Read and interpret blueprints and specifications for plumbing systems.
• Instruct apprentices in plumbing practices.
• Estimate costs and materials for plumbing projects.

Skills

Accurate

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Judgement

Team player

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Hard hat

Job description

Overview

Plumber position located in Kenora, ON. This is a full-time, permanent role with on-site work.

Responsibilities

• 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 openings 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
• Estimate costs and materials
• Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size

Qualifications

• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
• Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses: Backflow prevention Certification, Plumber Trade Certification, Working at heights training, Driver's License (Class 3 or D), Natural Gas License, Liquefied Petroleum Gas License, Plumber Red Seal Certificate, Gas Fitter Red Seal Certificate
• Experience: Experience an asset
• Rail/vehicle: Own transportation; Vehicle supplied by employer; Valid driver's licence

Work site and environment

• Work site environment: Confined spaces; Wet/damp
• Work setting: Various locations; Residential; Construction site
• On site: Work must be completed at the physical location; there is no option to work remotely

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Handling heavy loads

Tools and equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

• Financial benefits: Bonus
• Long term benefits: Maternity and parental benefits

Location and hours

• Location: Kenora, ON
• Work location: On site
• Salary: 30.00 to 45.00 HOURLY (to be negotiated) / 30 to 44 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time
• Day, Weekend, Flexible hours; Overtime available
• Starts as soon as possible
• Vacancies: 1 vacancy

How to apply and eligibility

• You can apply if you are a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Other information

Advertised until: 2025-10-18

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