Apprentice Plumber

```Duties:```
- Assist journeyman/journeywoman plumbers in installing, repairing, and maintaining plumbing systems
- Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings to understand the layout of plumbing systems
- Measure, cut, thread, and bend pipes using hand and power tools
- Assemble and install pipes, fittings, and fixtures such as sinks, toilets, and water heaters
- Test plumbing systems for leaks and ensure they meet building codes and regulations
- Collaborate with other construction professionals to ensure efficient and effective plumbing installations

```Qualifications:```
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of an apprenticeship program or relevant vocational training is preferred
- Basic knowledge of plumbing principles and practices
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
- Proficiency in using hand and power tools
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Physical stamina to perform manual labor and lift heavy objects as required

Skills:
- Blueprint reading: Ability to understand and interpret blueprints and technical drawings to determine the layout of plumbing systems.
- Mechanical knowledge: Understanding of the principles and practices of plumbing systems, including pipe materials, fittings, valves, and fixtures.
- Welding: Proficiency in welding techniques to join pipes together securely.
- Building: Ability to construct, assemble, and install plumbing systems according to specifications.
- Assembly: Skill in assembling pipes, fittings, valves, and fixtures accurately.
- Maintenance: Knowledge of routine maintenance procedures for plumbing systems to ensure their proper functioning.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be adjusted based on the needs of the employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship

Salary: $25.00-$27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay
• Signing bonus

Experience:

• plumbing: 2 years (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Kitimat, BC (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Kitimat, BC: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person