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Document Plumber Overview

The occupational title "Plumber" defines persons having the knowledge, training and abilities to install, repair and maintain a variety of piping systems, plumbing fixtures and other equipment generally associated with, but not limited to, water distribution and wastewater disposal.

People in this occupational group are employed by maintenance departments of manufacturing, commercial, health care and educational facilities, by plumbing contractors, by plumbing service companies or they may be self-employed. They may specialize in the installation of piping systems in a wide variety of settings, such as residential, commercial,... Complete Description

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  • Installs private sewage systems.
  • Installs plumbing fixtures and appliances.
  • Selects pumps.
  • Acts as mentor to apprentices.
  • Protects piping systems and other plumbing equipment from damage.
  • Installs petroleum systems.
  • Installs medical gas systems.
  • Uses and maintains hand and portable power tools and equipment.
  • Supervises excavation and backfilling of trenches.
  • Prepares rough-in for buried interior drainage, waste and vent systems.

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  • broom
  • adjustable wrench
  • faucet seat wrench
  • copper tube cutter
  • basin wrench
  • ball-peen hammer
  • crimpers
  • drywall saw
  • compass
  • hacksaw
  • hand threader
  • flashlight
  • chisels
  • caulking gun
  • calculator
  • chalk line
  • combination wrench
  • hand saw
  • claw hammer
  • caliper

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  • water distribution system
  • private sewage disposal system
  • nominally vertical
  • building
  • vent pipe
  • branch
  • directly connected
  • dual vent
  • back-siphonage preventer
  • occupancy
  • check valve
  • interceptor
  • backflow
  • offset
  • building drain
  • relief vent
  • nominally horizontal
  • critical level
  • branch vent
  • storm building drain

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Most Important Skills: Document Use, Oral Communication, Problem Solving More

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for Manitoba, Winnipeg [change]

General Wage

  • Average - $21.80
  • Minimum - $15.80
  • Maximum - $31.30

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