Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Accurate; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Judgement

Work Location Information Various locations

Ability to Supervise 1 to 2 people

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Work under pressure; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Hand-eye co-ordination; Bending, crouching, kneeling; Large workload; Overtime required

Transportation/Travel Information

Vehicle supplied by employer; Valid driver's licence

Work Site Environment Confined spaces; Wet/damp

Own Tools/Equipment

Safety equipment/gear; Steel-toed safety boots; Hard hat

Security and Safety

Bondable; Driving record check (abstract); Criminal record check; Basic security clearance

Work Setting

Residential; Institutional; Industrial; Commercial

Additional Skills

Schedule personnel, tools and equipment; Prepare tenders and quotations; Estimate costs and materials

Specific Skills

Determine piping system requirements and pipe sizing; Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size; 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; 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

Experience 5 years or more

Education

Other trades certificate or diplomaor equivalent experience

Languages English