plumber.

Some of a plumber's tasks include:

• troubleshooting plumbing fixtures and fittings: your duties include repairing sanitation systems like bathtubs, sinks, showers and toilets. You are responsible for ensuring drainage and water systems work in residential and commercial settings. You eliminate obstructions in drains and ensure the plumbing systems work perfectly.
• installation of water and gas pipes: as a plumber, your primary role is to install water pipes and drainage systems in commercial and residential settings. The role requires studying blueprints and understanding how the drainage systems work.
• inspecting and testing plumbing equipment and systems: you examine the installed plumbing systems and test them to ensure they don't have leaks and faults. Testing and inspection require proficiency in measuring equipment or threading and dissembling tools.
• performing maintenance tasks: as a plumber, you are responsible for performing scheduled maintenance. The task requires you to operate and monitor pressure gauges and check plumbing installations to ensure they are working correctly.

Plumbers work in factories, offices, homes and other places with pipes and water systems. A plumber also works on new construction, mines, home and building remodels and existing structures that may need repairs. As a plumber, you lift heavy materials, work in small spaces and climb ladders to work overhead. While much of your work is indoors, the profession may require working outdoors and during inclement weather.

Depending on your employer and the industry you work in, your colleagues might include construction workers, mining supervisors and project engineers. You might also be working in close proximity to project managers and gas service technicians, electricians, carpenters, as well as other specialists that could include, but not be limited to, pipe layers, steamfitters and pipefitters.

A standard workweek for plumbers is 40 hours. However, as with most construction careers, a plumber sometimes must work overtime. Additional hours vary based on the sector and region where you work and what is required from one project to the next.

Plumbing emergencies happen without notice. Because of their potentially dangerous nature and the amount of damage that can result, plumbing emergencies must be responded to immediately. This is why most plumbers are on standby 24/7. Plumbers charge additional fees for work done outside of regular working hours.

Being a plumber is a good career choice with endless advancement opportunities. Plumbing is a diverse profession that allows you to work in gas fitting, mechanical service, mining, construction, irrigation and water supply. With additional work experience and qualifications, plumbers can progress to roles like plumbing inspector, project manager, hydraulic engineer and plumbing foreman.

Finding your plumber job through Randstad provides important advantages such as:

• a wide variety of training and development opportunities
• an experienced contact person to provide help if needed
• a range of opportunities in your area
• get paid weekly or monthly, depending on the job
• temporary and permanent contracts

Want a permanent contract? A temporary job as a plumber is often a stepping stone to an attractive permanent job. Every year, thousands of people earn a permanent contract with great employers thanks to a temporary job found through Randstad. What's more, many companies recruit their permanent employees through Randstad too.

Being a plumber in Australia is an exciting career for ambitious problem solvers who love working with their hands. Plumbers don't just fix sewerage systems; they keep commercial buildings running and ensure clean water flows in homes. Plumbers receive high salaries and lucrative benefits. Besides, the role has great job security since there is always a demand for experts to repair and maintain pipes.

A plumber maintains the flow and drainage of water by installing pipes and drainage systems. They also fix toilets, sinks and faucets in bathrooms and kitchens. You also repair and solve plumbing and water sewerage problems as a plumber. In agriculture, you ensure irrigation systems work appropriately.

The salary of a plumber in Australia ranges from $50,000 to $90,000 annually. The typical annual salary in Australia is $70,000. The remuneration package depends on your work experience and qualifications. Your salary increases when you have a licence and the necessary qualifications. Work experience improves your remuneration package since you have more hands-on skills and expertise. Some specialisms also pay more due to the complexity of the role.

The study duration depends on the course you take. If you join an apprenticeship programme, it takes four years to complete the training as you work under the supervision of a licenced plumber. When you enter an apprenticeship, you complete a Certificate III in plumbing from an accredited training institute and gain work experience. If you pursue a full-time certificate course in college, you can become a plumber in two years.

A plumber needs analytical skills to read blueprints and understand pipe layouts. Problem-solving skills help you solve drainage problems and complete repairs to water pipes and other fixtures. The role requires physical strength to handle heavy equipment and machinery. Hand-eye coordination also helps you perform most plumbing tasks.

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