Title: Plumber Apprentice

Location: Winnipeg and surrounding communities

At Star Plumbing, our people make the difference. We offer an exciting place to build your career with competitive compensation and benefit packages, company matching RRSP/DPSP program, employee home purchase program and employee discounts.

Job Overview

Reporting to the Manager, as the Plumber Apprentice you will provide plumbing-related assistance to the Journeyperson Plumbers throughout all stages of the building process. You also assist in ensuring the shop and the job sites are clean and well organized.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

Ensuring shop supplies are stocked and the shop area is well maintained, organized and clean.
Assisting in determining and preparing materials, equipment and tools required for plumbing activities on a daily basis.
Ensuring all materials, equipment and tools are accounted for when leaving a work site and are returned to the plumbing shop at the end of each shift.
Participating in plumbing activities at all stages of the building lifecycle and ensuring all tasks are completed accurately and efficiently.
Interpreting drawings to assist in laying out plumbing details.
Assisting in testing all plumbing installations and reporting any errors.
Maintaining general awareness and understanding of plumbing codes and regulations.
Working safely and complying with Qualico’s Safety Program and relevant safety regulations.

As our ideal candidate, you are…

Organized; you effectively manage your time while balancing multiple priorities.
A strong communicator; you clearly express your thoughts in conversation and in written communication.
An active listener; you seek to understand and listen to others in a non-judgmental way.

Essential Requirements

High School Diploma, or equivalent.
Completion of Plumber Apprentice and/or working towards Journeyperson Plumber certification.
Prior plumbing experience in the Homebuilding industry is required relative to the Apprentice level.
Knowledge of basic plumbing related tools is an asset.
Valid driver’s licence and access to reliable vehicle.
Satisfactory verification of criminal record check.
Physically able to kneel and crouch as well as lift, carry, push or pull objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

What We Value

Creating trusting and successful working relationships.
Setting clear, measurable and achievable goals.
Cooperating with team members in an open, positive and respectful manner.
Staying current with technical job skills.
Taking responsibility for the outcomes of decisions and actions.

Work Conditions

You primarily work on site during regular business hours. Work has exposure to noise from equipment/machinery and occupational hazards as well as dealing with inclement weather and dust. Overtime may occasionally be required.

About Us

Star Plumbing provides exceptional plumbing services to Qualico business units, offering trusted expertise and skilled performance. Star Plumbing has installed plumbing in an average of 400 houses and condos per year over the last five years. To learn more, click here.

Qualico welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Candidates being considered will be contacted. We thank you for your interest. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on job opportunities and to find out why we have the best reasons to come to work every day.

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Store discount
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Work Location: In person