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; Install Boilers;

Work Setting
Residential; Institutional; Industrial; Commercial

Security and Safety
Driving record check (abstract); Criminal record check; Basic security clearance

Work Site Environment
Confined spaces; Wet/damp

Transportation/Travel Information
Vehicle supplied by employer; Valid driver’s licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Work under pressure; Physically demanding; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal Suitability
Team player

Languages
English

Education
Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience
5 years or more