Pool Plumbing Apprentice / Installer

Master Pools Alta Ltd.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits program

Formal training in pool mechanics

Job summary

Master Pools Alta Ltd. designs and builds commercial and municipal aquatic facilities across Western Canada. The team focuses on clean, safe installation of water circulation, filtration, and chemical treatment systems with coordination among plumbers, carpenters, and engineering technicians.

Training on pool equipment and processes is provided by Master Pools Alta as needed. Candidates should be prepared for travel to job sites and work under a site foreman on mechanical projects.

Qualifications

• Must be capable of working as part of a team on construction projects.
• Demonstrates mechanical aptitude and ability to learn pool mechanical systems.
• Maintains professional behavior on a commercial construction site.

Responsibilities

• Assist in constructing PVC mechanical systems in mechanical rooms.
• Join with plumbers and carpenters on installation of circulation and filtration components.
• Support pool tank and finishes installation as required (diving boards, rails, etc.).
• Study and follow safe work procedures and site safety rules.
• Review engineered schematics, O&M manuals, and installation instructions.
• Learn to interpret local codes for compliance with CSA, NSF and UL standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Professional conduct

Job description

Location

Edmonton, AB / Site Location (Travel Required)

Status

Full Time / Hourly Wage

Reports to

Construction Manager / Project Manager

General Summary

Master Pools Alta Ltd. specializes in the design and construction of commercial and municipal aquatic facilities. Working throughout Western Canada, we partner with General Contractors to build the largest swimming pool structures and mechanical systems.

We strive to provide the timely, knowledgeable, and well-coordinated installation and commissioning of water circulation, filtration, and chemical treatment systems. Aquatics construction presents unique challenges and unique opportunities. Our team combines the skills of plumbers, carpenters, engineering technicians, and general construction experience.

Previous aquatics experience is not necessary. Collectively we strive to complete high quality work in a safe, efficient, well co-ordinated, and accountable manner. We are now adding to this team!

***Training regarding specific swimming pool related equipment and processes will be provided by Master Pools as necessary***

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Working under a site foreman in construction of PVC mechanical systems within the mechanical rooms and
• Plumbing of large diameter PVC pipe as well as small diameter pipe and tubing relating to the water chemistry system, alone or as part of a plumbing
• Installation of circulation, filtration, and chemical treatment
• Assistance with pool tank and pool finishes installation where required (i.e. installation of accessories such as diving boards, handrails, and
• Observe + learn safe work procedures and practices, as well as all site safety
• Observe project schedules and foreman
• Comport themselves professionally in a commercial jobsite
• Become familiar with interpreting engineered schematics, manufacturer O+M manuals, and installation instructions to identify key equipment installation
• Learn observation of local codes to ensure compliance along with appropriate CSA, NSF and UL standard

Our market is quite large, and we work all over western Canada in large cities and smaller municipalities. Travel will be a requirement as job locations demand.

The Successful Candidate For This Position Will

• Be interested in pursuing a plumbing
• Be interested in all aspects of pool construction, including pool tank and pool finishes
• Possess a Valid Class 5 Operator’s Licence and acceptable driver’s abstract, as well as a personal vehicle to travel to job sites (personal vehicle use for out-of-town project is paid for by MPA)
• Work efficiently in a team
• Act professionally in a commercial construction environment, on a day-in / day-out
• Present general mechanical aptitude and independent problem-solving abilities

Master Pools Offers a Compensation Package Including

• Competitive Salary
• Formal training in pool mechanical design and operation
• Health benefits program
• Performance bonus