How to Become a Plumber Ottawa

 

If you like to grease your elbows and get serious with your work then consider being a plumber. It’s a full time hands on job that requires skill, precision and most of all firm and steady hands! Find out at John the Plumber if they offer any plumber courses/apprenticeships.

Here are some of the things a plumber is required to do:

• Mending and installation of broken/new pipes on a domestic, commercial or industrial level
• Joining fittings
• Bending and fixing pipes
• Planning each job with precise measurements
• Providing the time and cost for each project
• Maintenance tasks

So how do you go about it? Well, since plumbing is skilled trade, it does not require a formal college degree, but high school graduation is essential. There are certain technical school programs and workshops that you should attend to get the relevant background knowledge. They’ll also give you a bump into good apprenticeship programs.

Apprenticeship programs are usually offered by a local plumber’s union. They provide the practical experience and training you need to show off your skill in the real world. The minimum requirement for eligibility is 18 years of age and high school graduation. Some apprenticeship programs are 4 years whereas others are for 5 years depending on your locality and Union. You also have to have a certain amount of class hours related to this field on your resume. Your local plumbers union might be able to help you with that.

In addition to this, stay clean, drive clean and make sure all your official documents are valid and up to date. A criminal record or expired driver’s license won’t help.

You’re almost there. Now after all the learning and training, you have to pass an exam related to the plumbing trade and local codes. Once you pass the exam you are eligible for a plumber’s license. It depends on where you live. Some towns/cities don’t require a license for practice. To learn about the license specifications in your area, ask John the Plumber.

So now you know how to pursue plumbing as a career. It’s one of the most popular trade skills and is rising as a serious career option world over.

What Do Residential Service Plumbers Do?

It’s important to note that there are different types of plumbers.

Some plumbers specialize in new builds. Others specialize in industrial plumbing.

At John The Plumber, we’re called a residential service plumbing company.

When a homeowner needs a plumber to replace or fix something in their home, they call a company like John The Plumber.

If you’re a residential service plumber, you can expect:

Drain Cleaning

There are many drain cleaning service companies in Ottawa.

It’s a dirty job, but somebodies got to do it!

The good news is when you’re doing drain cleaning, homeowners are almost extremely grateful for your service and it’s rewarding.

Toilet Installation and Repair

Toilet issues are a common situation in this industry.

Repairing toilets and toilet replacements is often a daily occurrence.

Faucet Installation and Repair

Just like toilets, faucets are in every home. As a result, they’re a common part of a service plumbers routine.

Faucet replacement services and repairs are a common part of residential service plumbing

Water Heater Maintenance and Replacement

No hot water is a serious issue in our country!

When we run out of hot water, it interferes with our cleaning, hygiene, and other household activities.

As a result, water heater services are very common. Water heater installations and replacements, along with repairs.

At John The Plumber, we launched our Rent hot water tank program to help local homeowners access water heater replacements at affordable monthly payments.

As you can imagine, water heater replacements are a big part of our company because of this!

Sump Pump Installation

Sump pump installation and replacement services are a very important part of a service plumbing company.

If your sump pump is broken and we’re facing a lot of rain, you’re going to want to call a plumber sooner than later!

That’s why we’re often busy with sump pump services during rainy seasons or during the spring melt!

Roughing In Plumbing

When homeowners renovate their homes or move rooms around, they often need the help of a licensed plumber to help with a plumbing rough in.

John The Plumber is your local rough-in plumber. We love this kind of plumbing work! We get to help set up the plumbing for beautiful new rooms and renovations!

And, Much More!

There’s a lot that goes into service plumbing, and there’s too much to list here.

Every single day will forever be different than any other day. Every week you will encounter situations that you have never seen before. You will see questionable plumbing. You will see seemingly inexplicable issues. You’ll never stop learning and seeing strange new situations!

If you want to get into plumbing, service plumbing is a great way to go – but, it’s not for everybody.

Reach out to John The Plumber is you’re interested in a career in plumbing!