apprentice sprinkler system fitter

Government of Canada; Richmond; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization is seeking a skilled technician to connect and install piping systems. This role requires a secondary school graduation certificate and involves working in various environments, including commercial and residential settings. The ideal candidate should possess a valid driver's license and have the ability to work under tight deadlines and physical demands. Benefits include health care and group insurance plans.

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Bonus

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Valid driver's licence and own transportation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Physically capable of handling heavy loads and standing for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Connect piping systems to water mains, supply tanks, pumps, and compressors.
• Install clamps, brackets, and hangers for support.
• Service and repair sprinkler systems.
• Test system for leaks using air or liquid pressure equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, and drawings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Hand and power tools

Testing equipment

Safety equipment/gear

Steel-toed safety boots

Hard hat

Safety glasses/goggles

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Will train

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• At heights
• Noisy

Work setting

• Various locations
• Commercial
• Residential

Responsibilities

• Connect piping systems to water mains, supply tanks, pumps, compressors and control equipment
• Install clamps, brackets and hangers to support piping system and sprinkler and fire protection equipment, using hand and power tools
• Installs valves, alarms and associated equipment
• Service and repair sprinkler system
• Test system for leaks using air or liquid pressure equipment
• Install supports, valves, piping and control systems
• Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size
• Test system for leaks using testing equipment
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications

Credentials

• Driver's License

Additional information

• Transportation/travel information
• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye coordination

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Safety equipment/gear
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Team player

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance