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Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Outdoors. Hot. Cold/refrigerated. Work setting: Residential. Tasks: Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of plumbing system, water supply network and waste and drainage systems. Locate and mark positions for pipe connections, passage holes and fixtures in walls and floors. Cut opening in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings. Join pipes using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement or soldering, brazing and welding equipment. Test pipes for leaks using air and water pressure gauges. Determine piping system requirements and pipe sizing. Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size. Measure, cut and connect piping using welding and brazing equipment. Measure and lay out reference points for installation. Handle, recover and store refrigerants. Coach and instruct apprentices. Assemble and install refrigeration or air conditioning components. Provide customer service. Make adjustments and minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilation, plumbing and electrical systems, and contact tradespersons for major repairs. Start up system and test for leaks using testing devices. Perform maintenance such as, recharging system with refrigerant, checking and testing regulators or calibrating system. Repair and replace parts and components for entire refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation or heat pump systems. Apprenticeship training: Level one apprenticeship training. Level two apprenticeship training. Level three apprenticeship training. Level four apprenticeship training. Level five apprenticeship training. Type of service and repair: Programmable logic controller (PLC). Types of systems: Plumbing, cold water and drain lines. Control systems: On-board diagnostics. Energy conservation. Computerized monitoring. Electrical devices. Air conditioning and refrigeration systems: Filtration. Humidification and de-humidification system. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Transportation/travel information: Own vehicle. Valid driver's licence. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Physically demanding. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Handling heavy loads. Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Standing for extended periods. Own tools/equipment: Tools. Steel-toed safety boots. Personal suitability: Accurate. Client focus. Judgement. Team player. Initiative. Dependability. Reliability. Punctuality. Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?. Do you live near the job location?. Experience: Experience an asset. Workplace information: On the road job. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Group insurance benefits. Life insurance. Mileage paid. Piece work. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). Other benefits: Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer. Other benefits. Team building opportunities. Parking available. Travel insurance. Wellness program.