Apprentice Plumber

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Work setting

• Various locations
• Residential
• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Willing to relocate

Tasks

• Install domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems
• Repair domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems
• 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
• Schedule personnel, tools and equipment
• Test pipes for leaks using air and water pressure gauges
• Estimate costs and materials
• Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size

Certificates, licences, memberships, and coursesﾠ

• Driver's License (Class 3 or D)

Apprenticeship training

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

Policy and program experience

• Apprenticeship training

Transportation/travel information

• Vehicle supplied by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand
• eye co
• ordination
• Handling heavy loads

Own tools/equipment

• Tools

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

• Flexible hours
• On call
• Day
• Overtime available

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Commission
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program

Support for mature workers

• Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)