Senior Artisan Assistant - Plumber at Rand Water

Job Advert Summary    

• To assist with the day-to-day work related to the artisan plumber with plumbing maintenance work on buildings, sewerage, storm water drainage and general work preparation. To prepare all equipment, material and tools as delegated by the plumber. Installation of domestic plumbing equipment and assist with fabrication and installation of all piping related to the plumbing trade and/or to the plumber’s instruction. To ensure that all equipment is used safely and according to standards of work as determined by the plumber/Assistant Civil Foreman.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12
• Special Training (Basic plumbing) or Technical/School/Collage
• Safety Training will be an advantage
• 1-2 years relevant experience in plumbing trade

Primary Duties    

• Provide the artisan with tools and equipment
• Repairs of domestic plumbing equipment, blocked drains, storm water drainage
• Assist Artisan with installation and/or replacement of geysers, pressure relief and safety valves, sanitary ware and all connections associated with this work
• Loading and off loading of material and equipment
• Preparation of work area/surface
• Conduct housekeeping in allocated areas i.e. Cleaning of tools and equipment and where work was performed, toolboxes, tools, cupboards, material storage areas regularly
• Safety awareness
• Excavate soil and rubble around plumbing pipes to provide access for the plumber to conduct the plumbing work

Knowledge    

• Knowledge of plumping tools
• Preparing, handling material and tools

Skills    

• Planning and organising skills
• Good communication skills

Attitude    

• Safety consciousness
• Team player and good motivator
• Self-disciplined and punctual
• Pro-active and quality oriented