Plumber Apprentice

COMPANY SUMMARY: A third generation family-owned business, Shapiro & Duncan has been serving customers in DC, Maryland and Virginia since 1976. The company is known for their award-winning company culture and complex commercial, government and institutional design-build projects that require first-rate performance, work quality and customer service. We specialize in full service mechanical solutions which include engineering, coordination, prefabrication assembly, construction, service and maintenance. JOB SUMMARY: Through classroom and on-the-job training (OJT), learns and applies fundamentals of Plumbing trade. REQUIREMENTS: Able to work Monday-Friday with occasional evenings and weekends as needed. Must be flexible with schedule. Reliable transportation- go to sites in DC, VA, and MD. Must be a U.S. citizen to meet customer security requirements and obtain access to designated job sites. 0-1 years of prior experience as a laborer, skilled laborer, helper, or in another related trade. Satisfactory background check and initial/random drug tests. Dependable and reliable. Works well with team, including other trades. Inquisitive: wants to learn; asks questions. Communicates effectively in English. Able to lift five to fifty pounds (5-50lbs), with or without assistance, frequently. Able to sit, stand, bend, walk, climb, and remain in static positions for duration of shift. Able to withstand exposure to heights, tight/confined spaces; work in dusty areas; work in temperature extremes; be exposed to external elements (wind, rain, snow, etc). RESPONSIBILITIES: Attend apprentice classes in trade and maintains OJT logs. Work under immediate supervision of Master/Journey worker, Leadman, or Foreman to assemble/complete work. Learn appropriate Plumbing code. Learn how to read blue prints, and uses to install Plumbing systems. Assemble work laid out by Journey/Master worker. Learn how to cut and thread up to 2\" pipe; sweat and solder pipe; tack-weld steel pipe; cut steel pipe with torch. Learn plumbing techniques. Learn about specifications. Learn the mechanics and principles of Plumbing. Maintain a professional appearance and attitude. Perform arithmetic calculations (add/subtract/multiply/divide, including fractions and decimals) Any other duties requested by Supervisor. Click here to see a list of our company benefits: https://www.shapiroandduncan.com/careers-benefits/