Plumber Apprentice

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Commercial
• Residential
• Construction site

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of plumbing system, water supply network and waste and drainage systems
• Install, repair and maintain domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and 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
• Determine piping system requirements and pipe sizing
• Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Maintain clean and safe work environment

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Plumber Trade Certification

Apprenticeship training

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

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Attention to detail

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Team player
• Reliability
• Organized

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Other benefits