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Thank you.
We are looking for a second or third year
apprentice.
We do commercial and residential plumbing.
Must be willing to take on new challenges,
be able to work independently,
be able to work with others,
and keep work space clean.
A valid drivers license is a must.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Type of Establishment Experience
- Residential
- Commercial
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Willing to travel
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- 2nd Period Apprentice
- 3rd Period Apprentice
- WHMIS Certificate
Additional Skills
- Supervise other workers
- Instruct apprentices
- Professionalism in customer service
Specific Skills
- Weld pipes using silfoss
- Solder or braze piping
- Select and install pumps
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications
- Measure, cut, bend and thread pipes in place
- Maintain and operate hoisting and rigging equipment
- Locate and mark position of pipe connections, holes and fixtures
- Join pipes with couplings, clamps, screws, bolts or cement
- Install, repair and maintain plumbing fixtures and systems
- Inspect and test pipes for leaks
- Determine layout of systems and networks
- Determine piping system requirements and pipe sizing
- Cut holes to accommodate pipes and fittings
- Repair, service and maintain plumbing systems or fixtures
Area Of Specialization
- Well/private water systems
- Water filtration/softeners
- Radiant heating systems
- Private sewage disposal systems
- Pneumatic systems
- Potable water distribution installation
- Oxygen systems
- Natural and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)
- Laboratory and medical systems
- Hydronic heating and cooling systems
- Harmful waste systems
- Fixtures and appliances
- Drainage, waste and venting systems
- Compressed air systems
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Physically demanding
Security and Safety
- Bondable
Own Tools/Equipment
- Tools
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Hard hat
Type Of Piping
- Stainless steel
- Plastic
- Historic piping systems (lead, wood and bituminized fibre)
- Copper
- Black carbon or steel
Major Work Area
- Service
- Repair
- Maintenance
- Construction