Title: 

Plumbing Apprentice 

Department: 

Plumbing 

Reports To: 

Production Supervisor 

Overview 

The Plumbing Apprentice will assist the Journeyperson Plumber(s) in installation, maintenance, and repairs associated with plumbing and heating requirements for a large manufacturing environment. 

Roles & Responsibilities 

• Excellent facilitation, investigation, and problem-solving skills. 

• Sets priorities on work assignments and has ability to meet established deadlines. 

• Able to braze/solder copper pipe. 

• Able to work with PVC pipe. 

• Experience with hand and power tools. 

• Participate in proper clean-ups to ensure an efficient and safe work environment.  

• Maintains a working knowledge of changes in technology, compliance, and repair techniques. 

• Performs all duties in accordance with Silent-Aire Limited Partnership safety program standards and Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations, and Code. 

• Other duties as required. 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities 

• Registered as a Plumbing Apprentice in Alberta and enrolled in a recognized trade school.  

• Ability to work under the supervision of Journeyperson plumbers, as part of a team, and independently in a busy environment. 

• Experience with routine electrical maintenance operations is an asset. 

• Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment. 

• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing. 

• Able to work well under pressure. 

• Strong attention to detail. 

• Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times. 

Working Conditions 

• 24/7 availability may be required. 

• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs. 

• Travel to off-site locations may be required. 

• Always adhere to safety policies (wear protective equipment). 

• Overtime as required. 

• Hazards associated with the trade. 

• Work both indoors and outdoors, may be exposed to construction sites. 

Contacts 

• Communication is primarily internal to the assigned work team and Production Supervisor. 

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