Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
Work site environment
------------------------- Wet/damp
Work setting
---------------- Various locations
Commercial
Residential
Relocation costs covered by employer
Tasks
--------- Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of plumbing system, water supply network and waste and drainage systems
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
Determine piping system requirements and pipe sizing
Estimate costs and materials
Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size
Transportation/travel information
------------------------------------- Vehicle supplied by employer