journeyman / woman plumber

Ridgewood Utilities; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A utilities provider in Canada is looking for a skilled plumber. This role involves reading blueprints, testing pipes, and maintaining HVAC systems. The ideal candidate must possess various plumbing certifications including the Red Seal. Candidates should be ready for physically demanding work and must have a valid driver's license along with personal tools. Health benefits and a supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Health care plan

Group insurance benefits

Night shift premium

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Transportation provided by employer

Qualifications

• Backflow prevention Certification required.
• Plumber Trade Certification needed.
• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate essential.
• Plumber Red Seal Certificate necessary.
• Gas Fitter Red Seal Certificate required.
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate needed.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints to determine plumbing system layout.
• Join pipes using various techniques.
• Test pipes for leaks.
• Measure and cut pipes as needed.
• Repair and maintain HVAC systems.

Skills

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Judgement

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Hard hat

Job description

Work details

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 32 to 40 hours per week
• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Various locations
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Residential

Tasks

• 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
• Repair and maintain boilers and heavy-metal products

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Backflow prevention Certification
• Plumber Trade Certification
• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
• Plumber Red Seal Certificate
• Gas Fitter Red Seal Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Apprenticeship training

• Level three apprenticeship training
• Level four apprenticeship training
• Level five apprenticeship training

Type of service and repair

• Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Valid driver\'s licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Workplace information

• On the road job

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Night shift premium
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Transportation provided by employer