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Service Plumber / Apprentice Plumber $33.75 - $50.00 per hour - Edmonton, AB

Are you an experienced Journeyman or upper-year Apprentice Plumber searching for a dependable, full-time position with a top-rated mechanical team in Edmonton?
Do you take pride in delivering exceptional residential, commercial, or light industrial service work, ranging from precise diagnostics to complete gas line installations?
Are you a safety-focused tradesperson holding a clean driving record, ready to serve as a reliable brand ambassador out in the field?
Are you ready to join an established company that truly backs its field staff with dedicated service vehicles, updated digital tools, and matched retirement savings?

If this sounds like you, we want to chat! Our client, an established mechanical service provider, is actively expanding their team and hiring 2–3 talented Service Plumbers (Journeypeople and 3rd/4th Year Apprentices) for their Edmonton operations. This vital recruitment drive is tailored for self-motivated mechanical problem-solvers who take full ownership of their service calls and deliver top-quality craftsmanship.

In this role, you will execute a wide scope of piping assembly, preventative maintenance, and rapid emergency repairs across various plumbing and gas infrastructure, working autonomously or mentoring apprentices based on your ticket level.

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Location: Edmonton, AB
Schedule: Full-time hours (Shift specifics reviewed during interview)
Environment: Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Service
Wage: $45.00 to $50.00/hr for Journeymen (Depending on experience). Apprentices paid on standard Alberta trade progression: 3rd Year (75% of Jman rate), 4th Year (85% of Jman rate).

Advantages
What's in it for you?
Top-Tier Earnings: Exceptional hourly pay ($45–$50/hr for Jman) with transparent, structured scale for apprentices.
Assigned Service Van: Dedicated company service truck provided for Journeymen with take-home privileges.
Digital Equipment: Modern smart phone and operational tablet provided for efficient job routing and digital dispatching.
Equipment & Allowances: Heavy and specialized trade tools provided, plus a $200 work boot allowance every 24 months.
Retirement Support: Matching RSP program up to $50 on every regular paycheck.
Robust Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical and dental plan through Merit (Open Circle), plus standard paid vacation days.
Fast-Track Onboarding: Streamlined, straightforward recruitment process with a single round of in-person interviews.

Responsibilities
What will you be doing?

Field Service & Maintenance: Troubleshoot, service, and overhaul diverse plumbing systems—replacing failed components, re-routing piping, and opening blocked drainage lines.
System & Fixture Setup: Measure, cut, thread, join, and fit pipe sections, sanitary fixtures, backflow valves, and major appliances (boilers, water heaters, sinks, units).
Comprehensive Gasfitting: Carefully install, test, repair, and maintain gas piping, regulators, meters, and heating appliances across diverse client properties.
Leak Detection & Testing: Perform thorough pressure testing on piping networks using air or hydrostatic methods to pinpoint and resolve hidden leaks.
Schematic & Code Review: Read and interpret technical drawings, building schematics, and local plumbing codes to construct accurate layout plans and material lists.
On-Site Leadership: Journeymen will actively guide, mentor, and oversee apprentices on duty, maintaining safe working practices and superior job quality.

Qualifications
What are we looking for in a candidate?

Credentials: Valid Journeyman Plumber/Gasfitter Ticket OR active 3rd/4th Year Apprentice registration within Alberta.
Clean Driving Record: Valid Driver's License alongside a clean Driver's Abstract (mandatory for operating fleet vehicles).
Basic Gear: Possession of personal hand tools (all specialized, power, and heavy gear provided by employer).
Broad Mechanical Expertise: Demonstrated skill in modern pipe joining (soldering, brazing, threaded connections, solvent welding) across gas, water, and waste lines.

Summary
If you are a dedicated Plumber or Apprentice looking to grow your career with a stable mechanical industry leader in Edmonton, AB, please apply today!

How to apply?
1. Apply directly to this posting.
2. Email your resume to View email address on randstad.com – please include "Plumber - Edmonton" in the subject line.
3. Create a profile and apply through our website Randstad.ca

Are you a skilled tradesperson looking for a change, but this isn't the right fit? Reach out anyway! As specialists in industrial recruitment, we likely have another role that matches your expertise.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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