Plumbing Artisan (Hospital Maintenance) – Immediate Start

You'll sort out burst geysers, leaks and blockages for the commercial building contractor in Pietermaritzburg. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

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

• Install and repair soil and waste pipes to SANS 10400 Part P
• 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
• Trace hidden leaks using pressure tests and moisture readings
• Issue plumbing Certificates of Compliance for completed installations
• Replace burst geysers and fit vacuum breakers, drip trays and pressure control valves to SANS 10254

• Code 08 licence and a clean driving record
• 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
• Plumbing trade test certificate or an Occupational Certificate: Plumber (NQF 4)
• PIRB registration as a Licensed Plumber, so you can issue plumbing CoCs

• Drain camera and high-pressure jetting experience
• Experience with insurance repair work and claim paperwork
• Heat pump and solar geyser installation experience

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

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