Plumber for Geyser Installations

You'll sort out burst geysers, leaks and blockages for the property management company in Pietermaritzburg. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

The site is in Pietermaritzburg; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

• Work on the emergency call-out roster for after-hours bursts
• Replace burst geysers and fit vacuum breakers, drip trays and pressure control valves to SANS 10254
• Install copper, PEX and PVC piping for new bathrooms and kitchens
• Fit toilets, basins, showers and mixers to the client's chosen finishes
• Trace hidden leaks using pressure tests and moisture readings
• Take photos and complete the insurer's claim report after each geyser job
• Service booster pumps, pressure tanks and water storage tanks

• PIRB registration as a Licensed Plumber, so you can issue plumbing CoCs
• 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
• At least 3 years as a qualified plumber, including geyser replacements
• Code 08 licence and a clean driving record

• Experience with insurance repair work and claim paperwork
• Heat pump and solar geyser installation experience
• SAQCC Gas registration for LPG installations

• Cellphone allowance for job updates and photos
• Call-out bonus for every after-hours job you complete
• 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.