gas fitter

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Confined spaces

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Attend to gas escape calls
• Install gas heating units and their components
• Measure and mark reference points for installation of gas lines and equipment
• Service gas heating units and their components
• Install and maintain meters and regulators and gas lines between gas unit and gas meter
• Repair and service gas appliances and related equipment
• Advise clients regarding standards, safety features and maintenance of gas units and systems
• Study drawings and specifications to determine the layout of the installation and materials required
• Estimate costs and materials
• Install and service propane and natural gas filling stations
• Test and replace defective equipment or components

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Gas Fitter Certificate - Level 2 or B

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Team player
• Positive attitude