Plumber
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Job Description
Job Overview
The primary purpose of a plumber is to install, maintain, and repair the pipe networks, fixtures, and systems that supply clean water, manage waste disposal, and regulate heating in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings
Key Responsibilities
- Installation: Read and interpret architectural and plumbing blueprints to lay out water supply and waste disposal networks.
- Pipework: Cut, thread, join, and pressure-test uPVC, PPR, CPVC, GI (Galvanized Iron), and copper piping systems common in local construction.
- Sanitaryware: Install sinks, toilets, concealed cisterns, showers, and water heating units (geysers).
- Maintenance & Repairs: Diagnose leaks, clear blocked sewer lines, and replace burst pipes or faulty valves promptly.
- Compliance: Ensure all installations align with local Zambian building standards and health regulations.
Requirements
- Education: Full Grade 12 School Certificate and a Craft Certificate in Plumbing or Pipefitting.
- Experience: Minimum of 2 to 5 years of practical work experience on active construction or facility maintenance sites.
- Professional Bodies: Membership with the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) is required
- Skills: Strong physical dexterity, problem-solving aptitude, and a valid Zambian driverβs license are distinct advantage
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