Plumber
Tsebo Solutions Group
Date: 6 hours ago
City: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Contract type: Full time
Duties & Responsibilities
Mechanical/Plumbing Services Maintenance & Repairs
Mechanical/Plumbing Services Maintenance & Repairs
- Site Specific Objective - Undertake Planned Preventative Maintenance Tasks allocated by the Supervisor or Maintenance Planner.
- Undertake Re-active Maintenance Tasks and Repairs allocated by the Supervisor or Maintenance Planner.
- Ensure that best Operating Practice is applied when undertaking Maintenance Tasks / Repairs, especially of a plumbing nature.
- Provide a list of required materials to Supervisor, Maintenance Planner or Stores Administrator to enable successful execution of Maintenance Tasks.
- Assist in keeping workshop tidy and presentable.
- Complete and issue Check Sheets to Supervisor on a weekly basis.
- Installation - Plumbers are skilled in installing and connecting pipes, fixtures, valves, and appliances such as sinks, toilets, showers, water heaters, and irrigation systems. They ensure that these components are correctly fitted, properly sealed, and in compliance with building codes and regulations.
- Repairs and Maintenance - Plumbers diagnose and repair various plumbing issues, such as leaks, clogs, faulty pipes, or malfunctioning fixtures. They use specialized tools and techniques to identify problems, replace or repair damaged components, and restore the functionality of plumbing systems.
- Troubleshooting - Plumbers are adept at identifying the source of plumbing problems by conducting inspections, conducting tests, and employing their knowledge of plumbing systems. They troubleshoot issues to determine the most effective and efficient solutions.
- Pipefitting and Welding - In addition to working with pipes and fixtures, plumbers are often skilled in pipefitting and welding. They cut, bend, and join pipes, as well as perform welding tasks when necessary for the installation or repair of plumbing systems.
- Compliance and Safety - Plumbers adhere to safety guidelines and regulations to ensure that plumbing systems meet standards for health, sanitation, and environmental safety. They make sure that pipes are correctly sealed to prevent leaks, that water pressure is appropriately regulated, and that wastewater is efficiently drained and disposed of.
- Customer Service - Plumbers interact with clients, or building occupants to understand their plumbing needs, provide guidance, and offer solutions. They communicate effectively, provide cost estimates, and ensure customer satisfaction through quality workmanship and professional conduct.
- Transportation - Transport of employees
- Work Orders - Complete a minimum of four Work orders per day.
- Adhere to the TFS’s Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) Management System’s Policies & Procedures of as applicable to this position.
- Any reasonable action requested by management.
- Excellent customer relation skills
- Knowledge of tools and materials used in the assigned area of responsibility.
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions!
- Ability to plan, organise and control own work effort.
- Good people skills
- Must be able to work alone.
- Must be able to communicate well.
- Must be able to handle difficult situations
- Good knowledge of plumbing installations, repairs and maintenance
- Knowledge of tools and materials used in the assigned area of responsibility.
- Grade 12
- N3
- Qualified as plumber with trade papers.
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