Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
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Various locations
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Commercial
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Industrial
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Institutional
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Residential
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of plumbing system, water supply network and waste and drainage systems
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Instruct apprentices
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Locate and mark positions for pipe connections, passage holes and fixtures in walls and floors
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Cut opening in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings
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Join pipes using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement or soldering, brazing and welding equipment
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Test pipes for leaks using air and water pressure gauges
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Determine piping system requirements and pipe sizing
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Supervise other workers
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Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size
Supervision
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
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Vehicle supplied by employer
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Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Physically demanding
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
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Hand-eye co-ordination
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Work under pressure
Own tools/equipment
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Safety equipment/gear
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Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- 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.