Plumbing Artisan (Hospital Maintenance)

You'll sort out burst geysers, leaks and blockages for the property management company in Roodepoort. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

You'll be based at a property management company in Roodepoort. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

• 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
• Install copper, PEX and PVC piping for new bathrooms and kitchens
• Trace hidden leaks using pressure tests and moisture readings
• Order fittings from the supplier and keep the van stocked
• Issue plumbing Certificates of Compliance for completed installations
• Install and repair soil and waste pipes to SANS 10400 Part P

• Able to talk politely to home owners about damage and costs
• At least 3 years as a qualified plumber, including geyser replacements
• Fit enough to lift a 150-litre geyser with a helper and work in tight roof spaces
• Working knowledge of SANS 10252-1 and SANS 10254
• PIRB registration as a Licensed Plumber, so you can issue plumbing CoCs

• SAQCC Gas registration for LPG installations
• Heat pump and solar geyser installation experience

• Call-out bonus for every after-hours job you complete
• Fully stocked service van with a fuel card
• Protective clothing and safety boots replaced yearly
• Paid PIRB renewal fee

• 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.