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SCOPE The Plumber is responsible for installing, repairing and maintaining pipes, fixtures and other plumbing used for water distribution and waste water disposal in residential, commercial and industrial buildings.
The Plumber must adhere to the One Arrow First Nation Personnel Policy and Procedures, the One Arrow First Nation Drug and Alcohol Policy, Confidentiality Agreement, and code of Ethics, and must participate in a mandatory drug and alcohol test.
(The way that the position contributes to and impacts on the organization)
The Plumber reports to the Housing Administrative Officer and will install, repair and maintain plumbing systems and fixtures in residential, commercial, institutional, industrial or public buildings. The Plumber reads blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine the layout of plumbing systems, water supply networks and waste and drainage systems. The Plumber will then plan install and service plumbing systems, fixtures, piping equipment and controls. These piping systems may be used to transport water, waste, gases or hot liquids. Plumbers work in cooperation with other trades and labourers to ensure that all specifications, legislation and policies are met, and to ensure efficient completion of any project. Providing adequate services will ensure that all water supply networks and waste and drainage systems are installed, repaired and maintained to meet all standards of building codes and safety.
Essential Skills
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Continuous learning
Type of Establishment Experience
- Residential
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Willing to travel
- Valid driver's licence
Additional Skills
- Supervise other workers
- Prepare tenders and quotations
- Estimate labour and material costs
- Professionalism in customer service
Specific Skills
- Weld pipes
- 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
- Join pipes with couplings, clamps, screws, bolts or cement
- Install, repair and maintain plumbing fixtures and systems
- Inspect and test pipes for leaks
- Determine layout of systems and networks
- 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
- Private sewage disposal systems
- Natural and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)
- Hydronic heating and cooling systems
- Harmful waste systems
- Fixtures and appliances
- Drainage, waste and venting systems
- Compressed air systems
- Chemical treatment systems
- Anesthetics systems
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Physically demanding
Own Tools/Equipment
- Tools
- Safety equipment/gear
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Hard hat
Type Of Piping
- Stainless steel
- Plastic
- Historic piping systems (lead, wood and bituminized fibre)
- Glass or Pyrex
- Copper
- Black carbon or steel
Major Work Area
- Service
- Repair
- Maintenance
- Construction