plumber

Caspian Mechanical; West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the plumbing sector is seeking a skilled plumber to install and repair various plumbing systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in reading blueprints and estimating costs, and will be responsible for ensuring high-quality installations and repairs.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair plumbing fixtures and systems.
• Read blueprints for plumbing layout.
• Estimate costs and materials.

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

CADD

Job description

• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years

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
• Prepare tenders and quotations
• 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
• Operate CADD and other computer software systems
• Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size

Work conditions and physical capabilities