Plumber for Geyser Installations

Plumbing work that keeps Newcastle homes and buildings running: this private hospital maintenance department needs a trade-tested plumber. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

You'll be based at a private hospital maintenance department in Newcastle. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps.

• Fit toilets, basins, showers and mixers to the client's chosen finishes
• 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
• Order fittings from the supplier and keep the van stocked
• Replace burst geysers and fit vacuum breakers, drip trays and pressure control valves to SANS 10254

• Working knowledge of SANS 10252-1 and SANS 10254
• At least 3 years as a qualified plumber, including geyser replacements
• Plumbing trade test certificate or an Occupational Certificate: Plumber (NQF 4)
• Fit enough to lift a 150-litre geyser with a helper and work in tight roof spaces

• SAQCC Gas registration for LPG installations
• Experience with insurance repair work and claim paperwork
• Drain camera and high-pressure jetting experience

• Paid PIRB renewal fee
• Fully stocked service van with a fuel card
• Call-out bonus for every after-hours job you complete

• Mention how many geyser replacements you do in a normal month. It is the number most plumbing managers ask about.
• Put your PIRB number at the top of your CV. Insurance contractors check it before they read anything else.