Journeyman/Woman Plumber

Employer

Lagrange Mechanical Services Ltd.

Languages

English

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Work setting

• Various locations
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Construction site

Tasks

• Install domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems
• Repair domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of plumbing system, water supply network and waste and drainage systems
• Instruct apprentices
• 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
• Determine piping system requirements and pipe sizing
• Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size

Supervision

1 to 2 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Aerial lift and aerial work platform Certification
• Plumber Trade Certification
• Working at heights training
• Driver's License (Class 3 or D)
• Plumber Red Seal Certificate
• Gas Fitter Red Seal Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Work under pressure

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening
• Shift

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Employment terms options

• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime required
• Overtime available

Green job

Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Workplace information

On the road job

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available