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Small reputable, locally owned plumbing, heating and mechanical company that has been servicing the Saskatoon region for years.
We are looking for a 3rd year plumber with a pleasant demeanor, positive attitude, self motivated, energetic, reliable, organized with strong planning skills, ability to work with others and alone.
* * A valid clean drivers license is an asset.
Physical Demands: Standing, Walking, Stooping, Kneeling, Climbing, Crawling.
Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling: 50 Kgs
Working Conditions: Indoor / Outdoor
Primary Duties / Knowledge and Experience:
- Maintenance + Repair + testing gas fired equipment (residential and Commercial)
- Installing and assisting installations
- Install, Inspect, Repair and Test plumbing systems, drainage, waste, venting and fixtures.
- Some knowledge and experience with cooling systems and repairs
- Some knowledge and experience with boiler systems and repairs (not a requirement)
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications
- Able to estimate and provide written estimates and quotes to customers.
- willingness to learn under journeyman plumber
Position includes:
- temporary position to casual position that can lead to a permanent part time position.
- Negotiable wage
- Flexible Hours
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Type of Establishment Experience
- Residential
- Industrial
- Commercial
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Willing to travel
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- 3rd Period Apprentice
- WHMIS Certificate
- Driver's License (Class 3 or D)
Additional Skills
- Schedule personnel, tools and equipment
- Estimate labour and material costs
- Employ ground scanning and laser levelling devices
- Professionalism in customer service
Specific Skills
- Weld pipes
- Weld pipes using silfoss
- Solder or braze piping
- Select and install pumps
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications
- Measure, cut, bend and thread pipes in place
- Maintain and operate hoisting and rigging equipment
- Locate and mark position of pipe connections, holes and fixtures
- Join pipes with couplings, clamps, screws, bolts or cement
- Install, repair and maintain plumbing fixtures and systems
- Inspect and test pipes for leaks
- Determine layout of systems and networks
- Determine piping system requirements and pipe sizing
- Cut holes to accommodate pipes and fittings
- Repair, service and maintain plumbing systems or fixtures
Area Of Specialization
- Well/private water systems
- Water filtration/softeners
- Radiant heating systems
- Pneumatic systems
- Natural and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)
- Hydronic heating and cooling systems
- Harmful waste systems
- Fixtures and appliances
- Drainage, waste and venting systems
- Compressed air systems
- Chemical treatment systems
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Physically demanding
Security and Safety
- Bondable
- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Driving record check (abstract)
Own Tools/Equipment
- Tools
- Safety equipment/gear
- Steel-toed safety boots
Type Of Piping
- Stainless steel
- Plastic
- Historic piping systems (lead, wood and bituminized fibre)
- Glass or Pyrex
- Copper
- Black carbon or steel
Major Work Area
- Service
- Repair
- Maintenance
- Construction