Plumber and Gas Installer (LPG)

You'll sort out burst geysers, leaks and blockages for the private hospital maintenance department in Alberton. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

You'll report in Alberton. Relocation is not covered for this one. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

• Order fittings from the supplier and keep the van stocked
• Trace hidden leaks using pressure tests and moisture readings
• Replace burst geysers and fit vacuum breakers, drip trays and pressure control valves to SANS 10254
• Clear blocked drains with a rodding machine and inspect lines with a drain camera
• Take photos and complete the insurer's claim report after each geyser job
• Install and repair soil and waste pipes to SANS 10400 Part P
• Work on the emergency call-out roster for after-hours bursts

• At least 3 years as a qualified plumber, including geyser replacements
• Fit enough to lift a 150-litre geyser with a helper and work in tight roof spaces
• Able to talk politely to home owners about damage and costs
• PIRB registration as a Licensed Plumber, so you can issue plumbing CoCs

• Experience with insurance repair work and claim paperwork
• Drain camera and high-pressure jetting experience

• Call-out bonus for every after-hours job you complete
• Cellphone allowance for job updates and photos
• Protective clothing and safety boots replaced yearly
• Paid PIRB renewal fee

• Put your PIRB number at the top of your CV. Insurance contractors check it before they read anything else.
• Do not list every plumbing task you have ever done. Focus on geysers, drainage and CoCs, which is what these jobs pay for.