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| Education: Completion of high school, Some college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training |
| Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.): Plumber Trade Certification, 2nd Period Apprentice, 3rd Period Apprentice, 4th Period Apprentice, Plumber Red Seal Endorsement, Natural Gas License, Provincial Gas Fitter License |
| Experience: 3 - 5 years |
| Languages: Speak English, Read English, Write English, Not applicable |
| Major Work Area: Construction, Service |
| Type of Establishment Experience: Commercial, Residential |
| Area of Specialization: Drainage, waste and venting systems, Compressed air systems, Fixtures and appliances, Hydronic heating and cooling systems, Natural and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), Potable water distribution installation, Radiant heating systems, Well/private water systems |
| Type of Piping: Black carbon or steel, Plastic, Copper, Stainless steel, Historic piping systems (lead, wood and bituminized fibre) |
| Specific Skills: Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications, Determine layout of systems and networks, Install, repair and maintain plumbing fixtures and systems, Locate and mark position of pipe connections, holes and fixtures, Cut holes to accommodate pipes and fittings, Measure, cut, bend and thread pipes in place, Join pipes with couplings, clamps, screws, bolts or cement, Solder or braze piping, Inspect and test pipes for leaks, Determine piping system requirements and pipe sizing, Select and install pumps, Weld pipes using silfoss, Repair, service and maintain plumbing systems or fixtures |
| Additional Skills: Instruct apprentices, Professionalism in customer service |
| Security and Safety: Bondable, Driving record check (abstract) |
| Own Tools/Equipment: Tools, Steel-toed safety boots, Hard hat |
| Transportation/Travel Information: Vehicle supplied by employer, Valid driver’s licence, Travel expenses paid by employer |
| Work Location Information: Various locations |
| Essential Skills: Reading text, Document use, Numeracy, Writing, Oral communication, Working with others, Problem solving, Decision making, Critical thinking, Job task planning and organizing, Significant use of memory |
| Other Information: Service and/or construction experience an asset. Furnace service experience an asset. Paid training. 9.6% holiday pay as per industry standards. |
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