Plumber for Geyser Installations

This private hospital maintenance department in Springs needs a plumber who arrives on time, fixes it properly and leaves the site clean. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

You'll be based at a private hospital maintenance department in Springs. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

• Take photos and complete the insurer's claim report after each geyser job
• Replace burst geysers and fit vacuum breakers, drip trays and pressure control valves to SANS 10254
• Issue plumbing Certificates of Compliance for completed installations
• Clear blocked drains with a rodding machine and inspect lines with a drain camera
• Fit toilets, basins, showers and mixers to the client's chosen finishes
• Install copper, PEX and PVC piping for new bathrooms and kitchens

• At least 3 years as a qualified plumber, including geyser replacements
• Working knowledge of SANS 10252-1 and SANS 10254
• PIRB registration as a Licensed Plumber, so you can issue plumbing CoCs
• 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

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

• Paid PIRB renewal fee
• Cellphone allowance for job updates and photos
• Protective clothing and safety boots replaced yearly

• Do not list every plumbing task you have ever done. Focus on geysers, drainage and CoCs, which is what these jobs pay for.
• Mention how many geyser replacements you do in a normal month. It is the number most plumbing managers ask about.