32000560 - Artisan (Plumber)
Company
eThekwini Municipality
Location
Durban
Posted
11 days ago
Via
via MyJobMag
Job Description
Key Responsibility Areas:
• Identifies the location of burst water pipes and assesses the extent of repair.
• Repairs the damaged pipe or engages approved Contractors to carry out necessary repairs.
• Lays and maintains collapsed live sewer pipes and underground burst water pipes for Council Rental Stock.
• Conduct pre-inspection to determine whether there is a blockage, or the sewer pipe has collapsed.
• Replaces pipe or clears blockages and updates jobs card.
• Attends to queries lodged by tenants.
• Supervises Handyman Assistants on site.
• Implements proper safety standards and ensures compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Essential Requirements:
• Trade Test Certificate in Plumbing.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 2 Years relevant experience.
Preferred Requirements:
• 3 Years relevant experience.
• Identifies the location of burst water pipes and assesses the extent of repair.
• Repairs the damaged pipe or engages approved Contractors to carry out necessary repairs.
• Lays and maintains collapsed live sewer pipes and underground burst water pipes for Council Rental Stock.
• Conduct pre-inspection to determine whether there is a blockage, or the sewer pipe has collapsed.
• Replaces pipe or clears blockages and updates jobs card.
• Attends to queries lodged by tenants.
• Supervises Handyman Assistants on site.
• Implements proper safety standards and ensures compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Essential Requirements:
• Trade Test Certificate in Plumbing.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 2 Years relevant experience.
Preferred Requirements:
• 3 Years relevant experience.
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