Job Order Detail

Description

Skills and Abilities

Essential Skills
 - Working with others
 - Problem solving
 - Decision making
 - Critical thinking
 - Continuous learning
Type of Establishment Experience
 - Institutional
 - Industrial
 - Commercial
Transportation/Travel Information
 - Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
 - 4th Period Apprentice
 - Plumber Trade Certification
 - Plumber Red Seal Endorsement
 - Provincial Gas Fitter License
Additional Skills
 - Instruct apprentices
 - Estimate labour and material costs
Specific Skills
 - Weld pipes using silfoss
 - Solder or braze piping
 - Select and install pumps
 - Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications
 - Measure, cut, bend and thread pipes in place
 - Locate and mark position of pipe connections, holes and fixtures
 - Join pipes with couplings, clamps, screws, bolts or cement
 - Install, repair and maintain plumbing fixtures and systems
 - Inspect and test pipes for leaks
 - Determine piping system requirements and pipe sizing
 - Cut holes to accommodate pipes and fittings
 - Repair, service and maintain plumbing systems or fixtures
Area Of Specialization
 - Water filtration/softeners
 - Radiant heating systems
 - Potable water distribution installation
 - Natural and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)
 - Hydronic heating and cooling systems
 - Fixtures and appliances
 - Drainage, waste and venting systems
Own Tools/Equipment
 - Steel-toed safety boots
Type Of Piping
 - Stainless steel
 - Plastic
 - Copper
 - Black carbon or steel