plumber apprentice

Lisi Mechanical Contractors Ltd.; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the plumbing industry is seeking skilled professionals to install and maintain plumbing systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in plumbing installation, blueprint reading, and cost estimation. Join a dynamic team where you can showcase your skills and contribute to various projects while ensuring quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of plumbing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair plumbing fixtures and systems.
• Read blueprints and determine layout of plumbing systems.
• Supervise other workers and schedule personnel.

Skills

Plumbing Installation

Blueprint Reading

Cost Estimation

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

CADD

Job description

• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years

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
• Prepare tenders and quotations
• 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
• Schedule personnel, tools and equipment
• Test pipes for leaks using air and water pressure gauges
• Determine piping system requirements and pipe sizing
• Supervise other workers
• Estimate costs and materials
• Operate CADD and other computer software systems
• Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size