APPRENTICE PLUMBER

Apprentice Plumbers:

Summary:

The plumber is responsible for assigned installs and repairs involving pipes and fittings of water supply, sanitation, and heating systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Read blueprints and drawings to understand or plan the layout of plumbing, waste disposal and water supply systems

• Cut, assemble and install pipes and tubes with attention to existing infrastructure (e.g. electrical wiring)

• Install and maintain water supply systems

• Locate and repair issues with water supply lines (e.g. leaks)

• Repair or replace broken drainage lines, clogged drains, faucets etc.

• Repair domestic appliances (e.g. washing machines) and fixtures (e.g. sinks) etc.

• Install and maintain gas and liquid heating systems (air-conditioning units, radiators etc.)

• Install waste disposal and sanitary systems with well-functioning DWV systems

Minimum Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a plumber

• Solid understanding of water distribution and disposal systems in residential, commercial and industrial buildings

• Working knowledge of heating and ventilation systems as well as appliances

• Ability to handle plumbing tools and equipment (pipe wrenches, pipe cutters, plungers etc.)

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Friendly with a great deal of patience

• Good physical condition and strength with the ability to work in awkward spaces

• Diploma from a trade school or successful completion of apprenticeship

• Valid license to practice profession