Plumbing And Heating Contractor in Oakville

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Noisy
• At heights
• Cold/refrigerated
• Dusty
• Hot
• Wet/damp
• Confined spaces

Level of expertise

• Maintenance and repair

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare production and other reports
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Train or arrange for training
• Prepare bids
• Estimate costs and materials
• Operate CADD and other computer software systems
• Co-ordinate and schedule activities
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Supervise other workers
• Schedule personnel, tools and equipment
• Prepare tenders and quotations
• Operate brakes, shears and other metal shaping, straightening and bending machines
• Instruct apprentices
• Determine piping system requirements and pipe sizing
• Assist in setting up, taking down and transporting drilling and service rigs
• Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size
• Help with the installation, the assembly, and repairs to equipment
• Make adjustments and minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilation, plumbing and electrical systems, and contact tradespersons for major repairs
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of plumbing system, water supply network and waste and drainage systems
• 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
• Repair domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems
• Install domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems

Supervision

• Plumbers
• 3-4 people
• Gasfitters
• 5-10 people
• Steamfitters
• Pipefitters
• Sprinkler system installers
• Apprentices
• Working groups
• Staff in various areas of responsibility
• Trades helpers
• Labourers

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Driver’s License (Class 3 or D)

Experience and specialization

Type of materials

• Stainless steel
• Copper

Welding techniques

• Boilers

Equipment and machinery experience

• Welding

Cleaning experience

• Boilers/tanks

Installation specialization

• Flexible PVC sheet goods

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Eligible for professional liability insurance

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver’s licence
• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel
• Own transportation

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety equipment/gear

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Pension plan
• Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week