Plumber

Job Description

• Assemble pipe sections, tubing and fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing and welding equipment
• Fill pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks
• Prepare written work cost estimates and negotiate contracts
• Study building plans and inspect structures to assess material and equipment needs, to establish the sequence of pipe installations, and to plan installation around obstructions such as electrical wiring
• Keep records of assignments and produce detailed work reports
• Performs complex calculations and planning for special or very large jobs
• Locate and mark the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes and fixtures in structures, using measuring instruments such as rulers and levels
• Measure, cut, thread, and bend pipe to required angle, using hand and power tools or machines such as pipe cutters, pipe-threading machines and pipe-bending machines
• Install pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances such as dishwashers and water heaters, and fixtures such as sinks and toilets, using hand and power tools
• Cut openings in structure to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings, using hand and power tools
• Hang steel supports from ceiling joists to hold pipes in place Repair and maintain plumbing, replacing defective washers, replacing or mending broken pipes, and opening clogged drains
• Direct workers engage in pipe cutting and preassembly and installation of plumbing systems and components
• Install underground storm, sanitary and water piping systems and extend piping to connect fixtures and plumbing to these systems
• Clear away debris in a renovation

Qualification

• College degree or any related Vocational course
• Has at least 1-2 years work experience in the same capacity
• Knowledgeable in troubleshooting, repair and maintenance
• Knowledgeable in plumbing
• Ability to maintain a high level accuracy
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Team building skills
• Analytical and problem solving skills

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person