Apprentice plumber

VEP Mechanical Ltd

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Green job Help – Green job – Help

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

  • Commercial
  • Industrial
  • Institutional
  • Residential
  • Construction site

Responsibilities

Tasks

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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Apprenticeship training

  • Pre-apprenticeship training
  • Level one apprenticeship training
  • Level two apprenticeship training
  • Level three apprenticeship training
  • Level four apprenticeship training

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Bondable
  • Basic security clearance
  • Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

  • Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

  • Tools
  • Steel-toed safety boots
  • Hard hat

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

  • Travel insurance
  • Wellness program
Show Full Vacancy