plumber

Paradox Mechanical Ltd.; Surrey; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Paradox Mechanical Ltd. is seeking an experienced plumber to work on domestic, commercial, and industrial plumbing systems in Surrey, BC.

The role involves installing and repairing fixtures, reading blueprints and specifications, and ensuring proper pipe sizing and layout. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of hands-on plumbing experience, can estimate materials and costs, and is proficient in reading drawings and blueprints.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation required.
• 3–5 years of plumbing experience.
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings and specifications.
• Estimate costs and materials for plumbing jobs.
• Read and interpret project requirements and specs.

Responsibilities

• Install domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems.
• Repair plumbing fixtures and systems as needed.
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout.
• Locate and mark pipe connections and fixture positions.
• Cut openings in walls and floors for pipe and fittings.
• Join pipes using appropriate fittings and methods.
• Test pipes for leaks using air and water pressure gauges.
• Measure, cut, and bend pipes to required shapes.
• Estimate costs and materials for projects.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Pipe fitting

Cost estimation

Measurement and layout

Leak testing

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate

Tools

Soldering equipment

Welding equipment

Pipe cutting tools

Pipe threading tools

Job description

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work setting: Various locations.

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

Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years.

Green job: Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes.