Plumbing Helper

**Plumbing/HVAC Helper**

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The Helper assists the assigned journeyperson with various tasks to complete the job. This includes taking ongoing direction and maintaining supplies and order to the work site. This position reports directly to the assigned journeyperson.

**DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**

1. Maintain cleanliness of shop, van and space of work at job sites.
2. Ensure all material is accounted for and van is stocked daily.
3. Assist journeyperson with assigned tasks.
4. Learn from journeyperson by watching, asking questions and assisting with items not requiring licensed technician

(under the direction of the journeyperson).
5. Load and unload tools at job site.
6. Prepare paperwork including time and materials sheets for processing.

**JOB SPECIFICATIONS**

**1. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE**
Minimum High School Diploma. Knowledge of regulating codes and trades considered an asset.

**2. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**
The incumbent must be extremely organized with good time management, listening and planning skills. Verbal and written communication is essential. Must work well in a team environment.

**3. LEVEL OF DIRECTION RECEIVED**
The incumbent will receive ongoing daily direction from the assigned journeyperson.

**4. CONTACTS**
**Within the organization**:
**Journeyperson
- **all Helpers are assigned to a journeyperson and the Helper will work alongside assisting the journeyperson in various tasks.

**Outside the organization**:
**Customers
- **Introductions at commencement of job.

**5. WORKING CONDITIONS**
**Physical conditions**:
Lifting (maximum 100 lbs), repetitive motions, walking, climbing ladders, extensive time spent in awkward positions and/or on knees.

**Psychological conditions**:
Tight deadlines

**DISCLAIMER**
Because of the changing nature of work and work to be done, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. The incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

**Salary**: From $16.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- On call

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Kingston, ON K7P 2T3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Secondary School (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- driver's license (required)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (required)

Work Location: In person