Plumbing Apprentice 2nd

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Nisku; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. seeks a Plumbing Apprentice for our Nisku, Alberta facility. You will assist Journeyperson plumbers with installation, maintenance, and repairs in a large manufacturing environment, working on night shifts Monday to Thursday from 6:15 p.m.

to 5:45 a.m., indoors at a controlled site. You must be enrolled in a recognized trade school and registered as a Plumbing Apprentice in Alberta, with strong teamwork, communication, and safety mindset.

Qualifications

• Registered as a Plumbing Apprentice in Alberta and enrolled in a recognized trade school.
• Ability to work under supervision of Journeyperson plumbers, in a team or independently.
• Experience with routine electrical maintenance is an asset.
• Flexible with strong interpersonal skills for a diverse environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work well under pressure, with attention to detail.
• Professional, tactful and respectful in all interactions.

Responsibilities

• Assist Journeyperson plumbers with installation, maintenance and repairs.
• Set priorities and meet deadlines for assigned work.
• Braze/solder copper pipe and work with PVC pipe.
• Use hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Participate in proper clean-ups to keep a safe work environment.
• Maintain knowledge of changes in technology, compliance and repair techniques.
• Follow safety program standards and Alberta OH&S regulations.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Plumbing basics

Team collaboration

Communication

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Hand tools

Power tools

Education

Plumbing apprentice in Alberta

Trade school enrollment

Job description

Job Description

Title: Plumbing Apprentice

Department: Plumbing

Reports To: Production Supervisor

Overview

The Plumbing Apprentice will assist the Journeyperson Plumber(s) in installation, maintenance, and repairs associated with plumbing and heating requirements for a large manufacturing environment.

This position is based at our Nisku, Alberta facility and is scheduled to work weekday night shifts, Monday through Thursday, from 6:15 p.m. to 5:45 a.m.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Excellent facilitation, investigation, and problem-solving skills.
• Sets priorities on work assignments and has ability to meet established deadlines.
• Able to braze/solder copper pipe.
• Able to work with PVC pipe.
• Experience with hand and power tools.
• Participate in proper clean-ups to ensure an efficient and safe work environment.
• Maintains a working knowledge of changes in technology, compliance, and repair techniques.
• Performs all duties in accordance with Silent-Aire Limited Partnership safety program standards and Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations, and Code.
• Other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Registered as a Plumbing Apprentice in Alberta and enrolled in a recognized trade school.
• Ability to work under the supervision of Journeyperson plumbers, as part of a team, and independently in a busy environment.
• Experience with routine electrical maintenance operations is an asset.
• Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment.
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Able to work well under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times.

Working Conditions

• 24/7 availability may be required.
• Must have the physical ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 35 lbs.
• Travel to off-site locations may be required.
• Always adhere to safety policies (wear protective equipment).
• Overtime as required.
• Hazards associated with the trade.
• Work both indoors and outdoors, may be exposed to construction sites.

Contacts

• Communication is primarily internal to the assigned work team and Production Supervisor.