Plumbing Apprentices & Journeypersons

Are you an amazing Plumber Apprentice/Journeyperson? Work with an amazing team that is dedicated to quality workmanship and grow your skills!

Pro-Western Mechanical works across western Canada. We provide complete mechanical services, specializing in multi-dwelling residential: condos, apartments, hotels and light industrial/commercial.

Offering competitive wages, benefits, including medical, dental, and matching group retirement plan. Join a growing organization for long term, full-time employment.

Plumbing Apprentice Duties

• Under the direction of the site foreman: move/haul material, pull water lines, fire caulking, thread pipe and assist with any other tasks required.
• Second year apprentices will independently: thread pipe, install laundry boxes, with supervision: begin drainage, soldering, assembling tub valves and assist with any other tasks required.
• Perform other duties as required

Plumbing Journeyperson Duties

• Work under the direction of the assigned Site Foreman
• Manages his/her assigns tasks, planning, organizing materials
• Locate and mark the positions for connections and fixtures
• Measure, cut, thread, bend, clamp, solvent cement or solder pipe
• Assemble and install valves and fittings
• Install sanitary and water piping system
• Read building plans and specifications to determine the layout for the plumbing and other materials
• Implements in-house quality, safety and internal policy & procedures, standards and/or specifications
• Mentor/train crew members
• Perform other duties as required

Plumbing Apprentice Skills and Abilities

• Mechanical aptitude
• Strength, stamina, and the use of proper lifting techniques required to handle heavy tools and parts weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to visualize a finished product from a document
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and do some moderately heavy lifting and carrying
• Ability to work in high, awkward, and noisy places
• Ability to work alone or with others
• The ability to contribute to a highly team-oriented environment
• Strong communication skills

Plumbing Journeyperson Skills and Abilities

• Mechanical aptitude
• Strength, stamina and the use of proper lifting techniques required to handle heavy tools and parts weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and do some moderately heavy lifting and carrying
• Ability to work in high, awkward, and noisy places
• Detail oriented
• Read and interpret blueprints, ability to visualize a finished product from a document
• Leadership and strong communication skills
• Problem-solving, conflict-resolution and critical thinking skills
• Strong/efficient organizational skills, delegation of labour hours
• Technologically literate i.e., moderately proficient with Microsoft excel
• High work ethic and dedication to the company and the client

Job Requirements

• Steel toed footwear
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License or access to transportation

Wage to be determined based on school level and experience and discussed during interview.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

To find out more about us go to www.prowestern.ca

Thank you

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $22.07-$44.13 per hour

Benefits

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• RRSP match

Application question(s):

• Are you at level 3 or higher in your Apprenticeship?
• Are you willing to travel for work?

Work Location: In person