Sprinkler Apprentice (union)

What you will do

Learn / Assist in the Service and Inspection of fire protection piping, valves, and accessories for commercial and industrial applications.

Must perform all duties in a safe and professional manner.

This role will require flexibility in working night shifts or overtime to meet our customer requirements.

How you will do it

• Assist Sprinkler Journeypersons in servicing and Inspection of wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge sprinkler systems.
• Follow all safety policies.
• Maintain proper documentation for work performed.
• Must adhere to company safety policies and procedures.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Carry / move equipment and tools weighing up to 70lbs and be capable of performing physical labor.
• Perform work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions, such as climbing ladders, scaffolding, and high lift equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Have a positive attitude and the ability to learn quickly.
• Be enrolled in Grinnell's approved Apprenticeship Program, maintaining all requirements of the Apprenticeship Standards.

What we look for

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Apprentices at all levels are eligible to apply.
• Must be willing to join the UA 170 Vancouver Union
• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Valid Driver's License, and a reliable means of transportation to the employer's place of business and / or job site, and to the place where classroom job-related instruction is conducted.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the apprenticeship program, with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of the individual or others.

Preferred

UA 170 Vancouver Union member in good standing.

This position is subject to the terms of a Collective Agreement. The current pay rates for apprentices are as follows :

• 1st year : Starting rate of $24.84
• 2nd year : Starting rate of $31.61
• 3rd year : Starting rate of$36.13
• 4th year : Starting rate of$40.64
17 days ago