Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
Work setting
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Various locations
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Commercial
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Residential
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Install sprinkler heads and mount prepared pipe in supports
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Select, measure, cut, ream and thread pipe
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Schedule materials, tools and personnel
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Liaise with management, engineers and other trades
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Prepare tenders and quotations
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Instruct apprentices
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Connect piping systems to water mains, supply tanks, pumps, compressors and control equipment
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Install clamps, brackets and hangers to support piping system and sprinkler and fire protection equipment, using hand and power tools
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Installs valves, alarms and associated equipment
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Join pipes and piping sections using soldering and welding equipment
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Service and repair sprinkler system
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Supervise other workers
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Test system for leaks using air or liquid pressure equipment
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Clean and maintain pipe units and fittings and flush system
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Cut openings for pipe in walls, floors and ceilings using hand or power tools or machines
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Install supports, valves, piping and control systems
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Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size
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Remove and replace worn components and reactivate system
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Select type and size of pipe required
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Test system for leaks using testing equipment
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Weld, braze, cement, solder and thread joints to join pipes and fabricate sections of piping system
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Estimate costs and materials
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Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
Supervision
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Fast-paced environment
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Tight deadlines
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Physically demanding
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Attention to detail
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
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Hand-eye co-ordination
Personal suitability
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Accurate
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Excellent written communication
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Team player
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Reliability
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.