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Installs, maintains, and repairs pipes and fixtures associated with heating, cooling, water distribution, and sanitation systems in residential and commercial structures.

Duties And Responsibilities

 Detects needed repairs on buildings, grounds, and equipment following established inspection procedures.

 Works with building principals and supervisors to complete projects.

 Maintains inventory of company-owned tools, equipment, and materials.

 Selects material and hardware and make time and materials estimates.

 Interprets blueprints and building specifications to map layout for pipes, drainage systems, and other plumbing materials

 Installs pipes and fixtures, such as sinks and toilets, for water, gas, steam, air, or other liquids

 Assembles fittings and valves for installation

 Modifies length of pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing materials as needed for a building

 Collaborates with contractors, construction workers, electricians, pipefitters, and steamfitters in installing and repairing plumbing

 Tests plumbing systems for leaks and other problems

 Analyses problems and identifies appropriate tools and materials for repair

 Chooses plumbing materials based on budget, location, and intended uses of building

 Follows health and safety standards and writes reports documenting the problem and summary of actions taken

 Any other related duties as assigned by the Superior.

Qualifications And Experience

 5 ‘O’ level subjects including English Language and Accounts / Mathematics.

 Class One Journeyman in Plumbing and Pipe Laying

 5 years-experience in a similar role.