Wage Rate
$31.25/h
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Responsibilities
Tasks
Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of plumbing system, water supply network and waste and drainage systems
Install, repair and maintain domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems
Prepare tenders and quotations
Instruct apprentices
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
Schedule personnel, tools and equipment
Test pipes for leaks using air and water pressure gauges
Determine piping system requirements and pipe sizing
Supervise other workers
Estimate costs and materials
Operate CADD and other computer software systems
Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size
Supervision
3-4 people
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Physically demanding
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Hand-eye co-ordination
Handling heavy loads
Large workload
Overtime required
Work under pressure
Personal suitability
Accurate
Client focus
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Judgement
Team player