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Emergency Plumber

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Job Role 

Rapid-response plumber engaged per call-out to make sites safe and restore essential water supply/drainage in homes and light-commercial premises. Handle burst/leaking pipes, blocked drains, faulty water heaters, pump/booster failures, and severe fixture breakdowns. Deliver temporary restorations where required, then scope the permanent fix with full documentation and client sign-off.

Key Responsibilities

  • Triage & mobilization: Phone triage, prepare tools/spares, confirm ETA; coordinate access/permits with dispatch.

  • Make-safe & temporary restore: Isolate lines/valves (LOTO), cap/blank, fit repair clamps, install temporary bypasses, contain water (wet/dry vac).

  • Emergency repairs:

    • Supply: leak tracing, PRV/NRV/float valves, hoses/traps/mixers, pipe breaks (PPR/CPVC/UPVC/copper) with fusion/press/braze/repair couplings.

    • Drainage: clear blockages (hand auger/rodding/portable drum machine), p-traps/gullies, odor troubleshooting, immediate reinstatement.

    • Heaters & pumps: storage/instant WH isolations & like-for-like swaps, thermostat/element basics, booster/submersible priming, controller checks.

  • Testing & recommissioning: Pressure tests, flow/temperature checks, basic disinfection after potable repairs; verify no leaks.

  • Documentation: Record photos, readings (pressure/flow/temp), parts used, and client sign-off in CRM; issue incident/visit report and BoQ for permanent works.

  • Client communication: Explain risks/options, obtain approvals for variations, align on follow-up schedule and community rules.

  • HSE & housekeeping: PPE, isolation/LOTO, confined-space awareness (manholes/tanks), chemical handling, tidy handover.

Minimum Requirements

  • 5+ years plumbing maintenance with proven emergency/call-out experience (UAE/GCC preferred).

  • Strong diagnostics across supply, drainage, heaters, and pumps; able to read simple drawings/isometrics.

  • Competent with PPR/CPVC/UPVC/copper joining methods and pressure testing.

  • Basic English for reports/updates (Arabic/Hindi/Urdu a plus).

  • Smartphone for CRM, navigation, and photos.

  • Valid UAE driving licence preferred; willing to work nights/weekends and travel inter-emirate.

Education & Certifications

  • ITI/Trade Certificate or Diploma in Plumbing/Mechanical (preferred).

  • Confined Space, First Aid, and Work-at-Height awareness are advantages.

  • Basic Water Hygiene/Legionella awareness preferred.

Job Detail
  • Work Type: Full Time
  • Languages to be known :
  • Country: United Arab Emirates
  • City: Dubai
  • Job Category : Construction and Building Maintenance