Job details
- JobBank Id: 42080188
- JobSeekr Id: 284344
- Plumbing And Heating Contractor
- Oakville, ON
- Oakville, ON
- Full time
- JWK CORPORATION CANADA
- $42.00
- 150 to 176 hours bi-weekly
Overview
Languages
French
Education
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Other trades certificate or diploma - or equivalent experience
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Asset languages
- Creoles and pidgins, English based
- Creoles and pidgins, French-based
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