Qualified Plumber

Key responsibilities and requirements to perform work

1. Occupation Tasks

• General plumbing and drainer duties:

• Install, test, service & repair

• Sewerage and stormwater systems

• Below ground drainage systems and aboveground support systems

• Sanitary plumbing and fixtures

• Hot and cold-water water supply systems and equipment

• Discharge pipes

• Fire hydrants and hose reels

• Gas piping systems from meter to main, rough ins and fit offs

• Lock up

• Trenching and excavation

• Maintain a safe workplace:

• Follow all Workplace and WorkSafe policies

• Team Leader

• Mentor apprentices

• Communicate performance expectations

• Identify and train all team members how to achieve expectations

• All other duties as required

2. Lifting tasks

• Pipes

• Tools

• Machinery

• Concrete bags

• General plumbing material etc.

3. Required body actions

• Kneeling

• Twisting

• Bending

• Crawling

• Squatting

• Stretching and reaching

• Climbing stairs

• Driving vehicles, trucks, etc.

4. Equipment utilised

• All power tools
• Elevating Work Platforms (Scissor & Boom Lift)

5. High risk work environment

• Heights

• Both inside and outside

• First floor mezzanines (generally 3.6m high)

• Elevated Work Platforms (including scissor lifts and boom lifts)

6. Skills & experience

• At least three years experience in industrial plumbing projects focusing on Hotel & Office, Retail, Warehouse and Factory plumbing construction with proven abilities to
• Read, interpret and work to Hydraulic Drainage and Architectural plans
• Understand and apply AS Standards, Acts & Regulations and Construction Design Guides
• Budget, purchase products, plan, organise and problem solve within projected time and financial parameters
• Lead team members (apprentices and plumbers) of varying skill levels
• Work in hot and cold environments
• Risk assess, eliminate or minimise hazards and comply with SWMS

7. Qualifications

• Construction Induction Card

• VBA Licence or Registration

• Elevated Work Platform Licence (Boom Lift, Scissor Lift)

• Competencies to operate power tools

8. Attributes

• Attention to detail

• Commitment to working safely

• Strong work ethic

• Numeracy and literacy proficient

• Agile to facilitate constant process improvement