Sector
Plumbing
Keyword

Plumbing Plumber

Pipe Fitting

Supervisor Plumbing

Maintenance Supervisor

Minimum th standard pass/Diploma holder

Certified training for Plumbing Supervisor (programme aligned to PSC/Q 04 released by the Indian Plumbing Skills Council)

6 yearsof minimum work experience as a General Plumber in lieu of minimum educational qualification

The tasks a Plumbing Supervisor is expected to perform include: Co-ordinating, supervising and scheduling the activities of plumbers and other staff members

Managing pre-installation activities

Managing the installation activities of pipes and sanitary fixtures

Conducting basic quality checks of installed fixtures

Conducting testing, commissioning and handover activities

Understanding of different types of materials, basic sanitary fittings and fixtures

Knowledge of the various techniques related to cutting, bending and joining of fittings and fixtures Knowledge of the various types of defects like leakages, improper alignment, etc.Working knowledge of relevant hand and power tools such as wrench, plier, screwdriver, power drill, pipe cutter, crimping tool, pipe bender, threading tool, etc.Knowledge of the material disposal procedure

Ability to manage teams at multiple locations

Previous on-the-job training

Good communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Independent worker

Good team player

Good listener

Positive attitude

Result-oriented

It is not a desk job

Needs to handle a team of staff members and plumbers

Local travelling is a part of the job Contractual work is available

Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Companies usually work for 6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday

Working overtime is common

Shift system is available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?No

This job is listed as hazardous One may develop occupational hazards like risk of physical injury and accidents, exposure to various chemicals and exposure to parasites

For candidates with upto 6 yearsexperience INR 10,000 to INR 15,000 per month

For candidates with over 6 yearsexperience INR 15,000 to INR 40,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

The creation of smart cities in India will create a huge demand for building infrastructure. This will have a positive trickle-down effect for a strong demand in the latest plumbing technology. In turn, the introduction of new sophisticated systems and solutions in the plumbing sector will drive the growth of the sector. This will involve training and certification of personnel which will help in improving economic position of this occupation.

The Swach Bharat Abhiyaan will also create an increase in the demand for Plumbing Supervisor. This will increase job opportunities across India for Plumber Supervisors.1

The plumbing industry faces the mammoth challenge of a huge gap between the supply of skilled labour and the demand in skilled labour. A very small percentage of the plumbing workforce is actually skilled in India. It becomes our duty as plumbing professionals, members of the Indian plumbing industry and other various plumbing related organizations and associations toensure that skilled and certifiedmanpower in adequate numbers is provided across industriesusing plumbing skills to raiseplumbing standards in India to global levels.2

Construction companies

Facility management companies

Cities and towns across India

Will be updated

IPA-IIP-IAPMO Plumbing Education to Employment Programme (PEEP)Sri Ramakrishna Advanced Training Institute

Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI)Taiba Engineering Consultant Mep Institute

Industrial Training Institute

Admissions Open India

Will be updated