Plumbers are responsible for installing, repairing and maintaining pipes and other equipment related to a building’s water and waste disposal systems. Job Duties : Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of plumbing system, water supply network and waste and drainage systems Install, repair and maintain domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and 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 Measure, cut, bend and thread pipes using hand and power tools or machines Join pipes using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement or soldering, brazing and welding equipment Test pipes for leaks using air and water pressure gauges May prepare cost estimates. Requirements : Completion of secondary school is required. Completion of an apprenticeship program or equivalent experience in the trade. Trade certification for plumbers is mandatory in most provinces. Some experience is required. Powered by JazzHR