plumber apprentice

Government of Canada; Lower Sackville; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Nova Scotia is seeking a qualified plumber with a Registered Apprenticeship certificate and 3 to 5 years of experience. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, joining pipes, and testing for leaks. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and valid certifications. This physically demanding role requires own transportation and tools.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Life insurance

Pension plan

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years experience in plumbing.
• First Aid Certificate and WHMIS Certificate are required.
• Completion of level two, three, and four apprenticeship training.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and specifications to determine plumbing system layout.
• Join pipes using various methods including soldering and welding.
• Test pipes for leaks using pressure gauges.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Judgement

Team player

Education

Registered Apprenticeship certificate

Tools

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Registered Apprenticeship certificate

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Work setting

• Various locations
• Residential

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Credentials, certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Apprenticeship training

• Level two apprenticeship training
• Level three apprenticeship training
• Level four apprenticeship training

Experience and specialization

• Green economy sector

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Life insurance
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)