We are looking for a Leading Hand Plumber in Williamstown.
Kennedys Group is a 45-year strong, established company providing project works and complete industrial maintenance services under one roof. Our divisions incorporate a range of quality commercial and industrial plumbing, environmental and asbestos services.
About the role
The Leading Hand role is to ensure the safe operation of teams onsite, whilst carrying out daily duties of a Registered Plumber.
These tasks include, but are not limited to:
- Ensuring that workers onsite are following the correct procedures and policies.
- Evaluating the quality of work of team members.
- Mentoring staff
- Dispute resolution between workers on site.
- Review building plans and specifications to determine the layout for plumbing and related materials.
- Identify required tools and special equipment.
- Select the type and size of pipe required.
- Locate and mark positions for connections and fixtures.
- Install supports and hangers for pipe, fixtures, and equipment.
- Assemble and install valves and fittings.
- Install, repair, and maintain water treatment equipment, piping, and controls.
- Install, repair, and maintain underground stormwater sanitary and water piping systems.
- Install, repair, and maintain hot water heaters
- Install, repair, and maintain plumbing fixtures, appliances and trim.
- Test pipe systems and fixtures for leaks
- Perform scheduled maintenance service on plumbing systems and fixtures.
- Apply all codes to installations, repairs, and maintenance.
Experience:
- Water distribution and wastewater disposal in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings
- Relevant building codes, legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures installation and maintenance.
- Ability to work cooperatively with other trades
- Team building skills
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Decision-making skills
- Effective verbal, presentation, and listening communication skills
- Effective negotiation and mediation skills
Essential Criteria:
- Certification in Plumbing from a recognised and accredited post-secondary institution
- Manual driver’s license
- Working with children’s check
- Additional licenses are a bonus
- Working safely at Heights training
- Good communication skills
- Permanent rights to work in Australia
What we bring
- Be part of a fast-growing team backed by 45 years of history.
- Further training is available to upskill employees.
- Immediate start available
- Long term opportunities
Kennedys Group is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.