Plumber

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate


• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work site environment

• Wet/damp

Work setting

• Various locations
• Commercial
• Residential
• Relocation costs covered by employer

Tasks

• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of plumbing system, water supply network and waste and drainage systems
• 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
• Determine piping system requirements and pipe sizing
• Estimate costs and materials
• Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size

Transportation/travel information

• Vehicle supplied by employer<...