Plumber

Department: Assets and Property Management Department Employment Type: Full Time Contract
REF ID: #215

Job Summary:

  • Assemble, install, and repair pipes, fittings, and fixture of heating, drainage systems, according to specifications and plumbing codes.
  • Assemble pipe sections, tubing and fittings, using couplings, clamps, cement, plastic solvent.
  • Fill pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observe pressure and locate leaks.
  • Study building plans and inspect structures to assess material and to establish the sequence of pipe installations and to plan installation.
  • Locate and mark the position of pipe installations, connections, passage, fixture instructions, using measuring instruments such as rulers and measuring tape.
  • Measure, cut, thread and bend pipe to required angle, using hand and power machines such as pipe cutters, pipe threading machines and pipe-bender.
  • Install pipe assembles, fitting, valves, appliances such as dishwasher, heaters and fixtures such sinks and toilets, using hand and power tools.
  • Knowledge of materials, methods and involved in the construction or repair of houses, building of other structures.

Qualifications:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Willing to work under pressure with less supervision

Skills:

  • Knowledge of tools, equipment and materials common to the plumbing trade, skills in the installation, repair & maintenance of all types of plumbing work.
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