Journeyman Plumber
Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
LEAD JOURNEYPERSON PLUMBER
HAMILTON, ON
PERMANENT
$51.58/HR
ABOUT US
STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, and Manufacturing Operations. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
We are seeking an experienced and licensed Journeyperson Plumber lead hand to support site operations and coordinate small teams on industrial projects and construction projects. In this role, you will execute work safely and efficiently, provide guidance to apprentices and other journeypersons when the Site Supervisor is absent, and ensure projects are completed to the highest standards. This is an excellent opportunity for a Red Seal-certified professional who enjoys hands-on work, site coordination, and mentoring junior team members.
ADVANTAGES:
- Competitive compensation starting at $51.58/hr
- Straight 8-hour day shift
- Overtime available after 40 hours
- Direct hire opportunity
- Great benefits: RRSP matching, paid sick days, medical, and dental
- Travel within 1 hour from your home
- Supportive work environment that values safety, teamwork, and quality
- Exposure to diverse projects and long-term career stability
- Opportunities for advancement and ongoing professional development
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Execute plumbing and mechanical work, including pipe fitting, cutting, coring, trenching, measuring, layout, and installation
- Support project needs as directed by the Site Supervisor, ensuring safe and professional execution
- Supervise, mentor, and develop apprentices or small teams of journeypersons when required
- Prepare and provide clear instructions, sketches, and guidance to less experienced team members
- Conduct site assessments, identify unsafe conditions, and proactively address issues
- Complete administrative and project documentation accurately and on time
- Coordinate site activities in the absence of the Site Supervisor
- Communicate and coordinate with clients, other trades, and internal teams to ensure smooth project execution
- Responsible for reading IFC drawings
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and departmental growth
REQUIREMENTS:
- Licensed Journeyperson / Red Seal in plumbing, in good standing with their trade organization.
- Expereince working in Schools, hospitals and industrial sectors an asset.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
- Completion of required in-house training programs; new hires must complete courses as specified
- Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and professionally
- Responsible for reading IFC drawings
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
- Strong ability to work well with a team
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