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Document Plumber Overview

The occupational title "Plumber" defines persons having the knowledge, training and abilities to install, repair and maintain a variety of piping systems, plumbing fixtures and other equipment generally associated with, but not limited to, water distribution and wastewater disposal.

People in this occupational group are employed by maintenance departments of manufacturing, commercial, health care and educational facilities, by plumbing contractors, by plumbing service companies or they may be self-employed. They may specialize in the installation of piping systems in a wide variety of settings, such as residential, commercial,... Complete Description

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  • Supervises excavation and backfilling of trenches.
  • Repairs plumbing-related systems and components.
  • Installs water distribution systems.
  • Installs site services.
  • Protects piping systems and other plumbing equipment from damage.
  • Installs medical gas systems.
  • Installs plumbing fixtures and appliances.
  • Maintains plumbing-related systems and components.
  • Prepares piping for installation.
  • Installs pumps.

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for British Columbia, Vancouver & Lower Mainland Southwest [change]

General Wage

  • Average - $23.34
  • Minimum - $15.00
  • Maximum - $31.71

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