Construction Plumbing Apprentice Agassiz

Ashton Mechanical Group is an innovative leader in the industry. Our professional Tradespeople work throughout the Lower Mainland providing the installation of plumbing, heating, air conditioning, ventilation, and mechanical systems.

**A few quick facts about the Ashton Mechanical Group**:

- We are a **family business** proudly serving Metro Vancouver for 30+ years.
- Our **Mechanical Construction Team** specializes in new construction projects valued between $250,000 to $5 million across all industries including commercial, residential, and industrial.
- Our Commercial Team has service contracts with over 300 buildings and complete service, maintenance, replacement, and installation work year-round.
- Our Residential Team services homes throughout the Lower Mainland, completing around 10,000 service calls and 600 installations per year.

**Plumbing Apprenticeship at Ashton**

At Ashton, we understand the importance of supporting students in gaining crucial firsthand experience in the trades. As such, we have been a proud ITA BC sponsor and advocate for the trades for over 25 years.

Ashton is currently sponsoring **8 apprentices** in the Plumber Apprenticeship program and have recommended 36 apprentices for certification.

**Responsibilities**
- Assist journeyman technicians in service and installation
- Assist in properly staging jobs and adhering to quality and safety checklists
- Maintain a clean, organized job site and well-inventoried company vehicles
- Ability to work alone for advanced apprentices
- Participate actively in all formal exercises and training to master your trade

**Qualifications and Requirements**
- Minimum 1-year experience as a plumbing apprentice
- Experience in Construction plumbing
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Be physically fit for labour intensive work
- Class 5 driver’s license with a clean, safe record
- Able to commute daily to Agassiz

**Compensation and Perks**
- Competitive wages
- ITABC sponsorship
- 2-weeks paid vacation to start
- Extended health and dental benefits
- 5% RRSP matching available after 1 year of employment
- Paid training to support continuous growth and to encourage promotion and advancement within the company
- Work anniversary gift & birthday gift
- Pancake and food truck breakfasts, BBQ lunches
- Company sponsored team building events including weekend fishing trips, baseball games, golf tournaments, go karting, paintball, mani-pedis, and an annual Christmas party

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship

**Salary**: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Work Location: One location