plumber

Government of Canada; Town of Quispamsis; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in New Brunswick is looking for a skilled plumber to install and repair plumbing systems in various settings including residential and commercial. Candidates must have a certificate in plumbing technology and at least 3 years of experience. Benefits include health care plans and a retirement savings plan. The position requires frequent travel and physical demands such as handling heavy loads.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of plumbing experience required.
• Must have valid driver's license and own vehicle.
• Physically demanding role requiring good hand-eye coordination.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair plumbing systems and fixtures.
• Read blueprints and layouts for plumbing systems.
• Test pipes for leaks and determine requirements for piping systems.

Skills

Plumbing

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Plumbing technology/plumber

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience
• Plumbing technology/plumber

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment

• Confined spaces
• Wet/damp

Work setting

• Various locations
• Commercial
• Residential
• Construction site

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
• 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

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Experience and specialization

• Plumbing

Additional information

• Security and safety
  • Criminal record check
  • Driving record check (abstract)
• Transportation/travel information
  • Own vehicle
  • Vehicle supplied by employer
  • Valid driver's licence
• Work conditions and physical capabilities
  • Physically demanding
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Large workload
  • Work under pressure
• Own tools/equipment
  • Steel-toed safety boots
• Personal suitability
  • Accurate
  • Client focus
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Judgement
  • Team player
• Benefits
  • Health benefits
    • Dental plan
    • Disability benefits
    • Health care plan
    • Vision care benefits
  • Financial benefits
    • Bonus
    • Group insurance benefits
    • Life insurance
    • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
  • Long term benefits
    • Maternity and parental benefits
  • Other benefits
    • Free parking available
    • Other benefits