Plumber Apprentice

Falcon Mechanical & Contractors Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Falcon Mechanical & Contractors Inc. is looking for a plumbing installer to support projects across the Greater Toronto Area. This is a permanent, full-time, on-road position with frequent travel between job sites and an immediate start date.

You will read blueprints, install plumbing fixtures, and ensure proper pipe layout, connections, and testing for leaks. A valid driver’s license and WHMIS certification are required, along with aerial lift/height training.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation certificate is required.
• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience.
• Ability to travel to multiple work sites across the GTA.

Responsibilities

• 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 openings 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.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate

Aerial lift and aerial work platform certification

Working at heights training

Driver’s License (Class 3 or D)

WHMIS Certificate

Job description

Job details

Location: ON THE ROAD – Various job sites throughout the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), depending on project assignments and client requirements.

Wage: $38.00 hourly / 40 hours per Week

Employment: Permanent, Full-time

Shifts: Early morning, Shift, Morning, Day, Weekend

Start date: As soon as possible

Vacancies: 1

Overview

Languages: English

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

On the road: Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Green job: The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.

Work setting: Various locations, Construction site

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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses:

• Aerial lift and aerial work platform Certification
• Working at heights training
• Driver’s License (Class 3 or D)
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Additional Information

Transportation/travel information:

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Work under pressure

Own tools/equipment:

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

Personal suitability:

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

Employment Groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

• – Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• – Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition

Support for youths

• – Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

Support for Indigenous people

• – Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a Canadian citizen
• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.