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Plumber

Plumbers install, maintain and repair pipes, drains, guttering and related equipment for water supply, gas, drainage, sewerage, heating, cooling and ventilation systems.

Experience, skills & training

Education required

Certificate III

Years of experience required

at least two years of on-the-job training

Soft skills required

Attention to Detail
Dependability
Integrity

Job Facts

Level of Job

n/a

Salary Range

$$$ (between $1,151 and $1,370 per week)

Day to day tasks

studying blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine the layout of plumbing systems and materials required
installing plumbing and drainage systems, guttering and other rainwater systems
setting out and installing hot and cold water systems and associated equipment