Pool Plumbing Apprentice / Installer

Master Pools Alta Ltd.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in aquatic facility construction is seeking a dedicated individual to join their team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on large-scale swimming pool projects across Western Canada. You'll gain hands-on experience in plumbing and mechanical systems while receiving formal training in pool mechanical design and operation. The company values safety, professionalism, and teamwork, ensuring a supportive environment for career growth. If you're passionate about pursuing a plumbing career and eager to learn, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Formal training in pool mechanical design and operation

Travel expenses covered for out-of-town projects

Qualifications

• Interest in plumbing and pool construction is essential.
• Valid driver's license and personal vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in constructing PVC mechanical systems and plumbing.
• Install circulation, filtration, and chemical treatment systems.
• Learn and follow safety protocols and project schedules.

Skills

Plumbing

Mechanical Aptitude

Problem-Solving

Teamwork

Education

Valid Class 5 Operator’s Licence

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-coordinated, 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.
• 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 team.
• Installation of circulation, filtration, and chemical treatment systems.
• Assistance with pool tank and pool finishes installation where required (i.e. installation of accessories such as diving boards, handrails, etc.).
• Observe and learn safe work procedures and practices, as well as all site safety protocols.
• Observe project schedules and follow directions from the 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 to observe local codes to ensure compliance along with appropriate CSA, NSF, and UL standards.

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 career.
• 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 projects is paid for by MPA).
• Work efficiently in a team environment.
• Act professionally in a commercial construction environment, on a day-to-day basis.
• Present general mechanical aptitude and independent problem-solving abilities.

Master Pools offers a compensation package including:

• Formal training in pool mechanical design and operation.