plumber apprentice

Government of Canada - Western; Maple Ridge; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking a Plumber to install and maintain plumbing systems in various settings. This role requires reading blueprints, performing installations, and ensuring systems are leak-free. Candidates must have a secondary school diploma and relevant experience. Benefits include health care and retirement savings plans.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience required.
• Must have own tools and safety equipment.
• Ability to work in physical conditions involving bending and kneeling.

Responsibilities

• Install domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems.
• Read blueprints and specifications to determine layout of plumbing systems.
• Test pipes for leaks using air and water pressure gauges.

Skills

Accurate

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Tools

Safety equipment/gear

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Responsibilities Tasks

• Install 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

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Safety equipment/gear
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Team player

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)