apprentice plumber

Wiener's Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Inc.; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in plumbing and drain cleaning seeks skilled plumbers to handle installation and repair tasks across commercial, institutional, and residential settings. Ideal candidates will possess a Registered Apprenticeship certificate and have hands-on experience. Join a dynamic team where your skills contribute to successful plumbing solutions.

Benefits

Vehicle supplied by employer

Qualifications

• Experience in plumbing is an asset.
• Legally able to work in Canada.
• Availability for shift or on-call work.

Responsibilities

• Install domestic, commercial, or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems.
• Repair plumbing fixtures and systems.
• Test pipes for leaks using gauges.

Skills

Client focus

Team player

Accurate

Efficient interpersonal skills

Education

Registered Apprenticeship certificate

Level three apprenticeship training

Tools

Tools

Job description

• Education : Registered Apprenticeship certificate
• Experience : Experience an asset

Work setting

• Commercial
• Institutional
• Residential

Tasks

• Install domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems
• Repair domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of plumbing system, water supply network and waste and drainage systems
• Locate and mark positions for pipe connections, passage holes and fixtures in walls and floors
• Cut opening in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings
• Join pipes using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement or soldering, brazing and welding equipment
• Test pipes for leaks using air and water pressure gauges
• Determine piping system requirements and pipe sizing
• Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Level three apprenticeship training

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• Work under pressure

Own tools / equipment

• Tools

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Judgement
• Team player
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes