gas fitter

Education

• Registered Apprenticeship certificate
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Confined spaces
• Noisy

Work setting

• Various locations
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Mechanical and service company
• Residential

Tasks

• Attend to gas escape calls
• Install gas heating units and their components
• Measure and mark reference points for installation of gas lines and equipment
• Service gas heating units and their components
• Install and maintain meters and regulators and gas lines between gas unit and gas meter
• Advise clients regarding standards, safety features and maintenance of gas units and systems
• Study drawings and specifications to determine the layout of the installation and materials required
• Test and adjust control mechanisms and check pipes and piping connections for gas leaks using gas detecting devices
• Estimate costs and materials
• Test and replace defective equipment or components

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools / equipment

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

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Night
• Day
• Weekend