plumber apprentice

Rodwell Mechanical; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A mechanical services company based in Toronto is seeking a skilled plumber to install domestic, commercial, and industrial plumbing fixtures. The position requires reading blueprints and determining system layouts. Candidates should have a relevant trades certificate and up to two years of experience. The role is permanent, with 35 hours of work per week, and English is the primary language used.

Qualifications

• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma.
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Install domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems.
• Read blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine layout.
• Locate and mark positions for pipe connections and fixtures.

Skills

Installation of plumbing fixtures

Reading blueprints

Pipe joining and cutting

Leak testing

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Job description

Qualifications

• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

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
• Estimate costs and materials
• Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size

Details

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 35 hours per week