Plumbing Artisan (Hospital Maintenance)

You'll sort out burst geysers, leaks and blockages for the residential plumbing company in Vanderbijlpark. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

This post is in Vanderbijlpark (Gauteng). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

• 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
• Replace burst geysers and fit vacuum breakers, drip trays and pressure control valves to SANS 10254
• Trace hidden leaks using pressure tests and moisture readings
• Install copper, PEX and PVC piping for new bathrooms and kitchens
• Work on the emergency call-out roster for after-hours bursts

• Able to talk politely to home owners about damage and costs
• Plumbing trade test certificate or an Occupational Certificate: Plumber (NQF 4)
• Code 08 licence and a clean driving record
• At least 3 years as a qualified plumber, including geyser replacements
• PIRB registration as a Licensed Plumber, so you can issue plumbing CoCs

• SAQCC Gas registration for LPG installations
• Experience with insurance repair work and claim paperwork

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

• 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.