Job Description 

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. 

This position is based at our Nisku, Alberta facility and is scheduled to work weekday night shifts, Monday through Thursday, from 6:15 p.m. to 5:45 a.m.

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. 

• Must have the physical ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 35 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. 

Johnson Controls’ Canadian subsidiaries are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants, candidates and employees with disabilities, in accordance with applicable human rights legislation, and in Ontario, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (“AODA”). When requested, accommodation will be provided throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. To request accommodation, please contact us. Any information you provide related to accommodation measures will be treated as confidential. A copy of Johnson Controls’ applicable AODA policies are available on our website at www.johnsoncontrols.com for your reference, and can be made available in accessible formats upon request.