Plumbing Helper/Labourer

Blind River

General Labour, Skilled Trades

POSTED: 2 weeks ago

Drew's Plumbing & Heating

3910

May 31, 2023

Full Time

Responsible for assisting the plumber at homes and residences. Helps install, repair, and maintain pipes used for water distribution and wastewater disposal.

Primary Responsibilities
- Assist in installing and maintaining plumbing systems.
- Cut openings in structures in preparation for pipes.
- Install supports and hangers for pipes, fixtures, and equipment.
- Assemble and install valves and fittings.
- Install other plumbing equipment, such as sinks, tubs, toilets, water heaters, and appliances.
- Measure, cut, thread, and bend pipe to the required angle
- Perform scheduled maintenance.
- Clean up worksites from hazardous or obsolete material
- Handle and transport materials (e.g. cement) and equipment (e.g. drills and grinders)
- Use power tools and machinery when needed
- Follow instructions from supervisors to perform manual labour tasks (e.g. digging, stacking up goods)
- Help with setting up and transferring temporary structures (e.g. scaffolding)

- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (standing for long periods of time, lifting heavy loads of up to 40 pounds, etc.)
- Good hand-eye coordination
- Familiarity with power tools and machinery is a plus
- Communication and teamwork skills
- Must have basic hand tools