Plumber and Gas Installer (LPG)

You'll sort out burst geysers, leaks and blockages for the property management company in Newcastle. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

Location: Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

• Work on the emergency call-out roster for after-hours bursts
• Clear blocked drains with a rodding machine and inspect lines with a drain camera
• 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
• Service booster pumps, pressure tanks and water storage tanks

• Able to talk politely to home owners about damage and costs
• Working knowledge of SANS 10252-1 and SANS 10254
• At least 3 years as a qualified plumber, including geyser replacements
• PIRB registration as a Licensed Plumber, so you can issue plumbing CoCs
• Code 08 licence and a clean driving record
• Plumbing trade test certificate or an Occupational Certificate: Plumber (NQF 4)

• Drain camera and high-pressure jetting experience
• Heat pump and solar geyser installation experience

• Protective clothing and safety boots replaced yearly
• Call-out bonus for every after-hours job you complete
• Fully stocked service van with a fuel card
• Cellphone allowance for job updates and photos

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