Plumbing Installer Apprentice

The Plumbing Installer - Apprentice supports commercial and industrial plumbing installation projects while acquiring job skills and learning Company policies, procedures, safety practices, tools, and work methods needed to complete routine tasks. This role possesses a moderate understanding of the general aspects of plumbing installation work, performs routine assignments under the close direction of a senior individual in the specialty, and continues developing proficiency through instruction, practice, and experience. · Complete routine installation tasks involving pipe, tubing, fittings, valves, fixtures, supports, and related components under close direction. · Gather, stage, carry, organize, and identify tools and materials needed for assigned work. · Measure, mark, cut, clean, and prepare piping materials using established procedures and within demonstrated skill level. · Use, inspect, store, and care for basic hand tools, power tools, and specialty plumbing equipment safely and properly. · Follow Company policies and procedures, established work instructions, project requirements, and applicable safety practices. · Read and apply basic plumbing drawings, specifications, labels, installation details, and work orders with guidance. · Install hangers, supports, labels, and other basic components under close direction. · Maintain clean, orderly, and safe work areas, including proper tool storage and debris removal. · Participate in daily job hazard analyses and promptly report hazards, damaged equipment, quality concerns, or unclear instructions. · Communicate respectfully with supervisors, coworkers, customers, and other trades and provide accurate updates on assigned tasks. · Ask questions, accept coaching, and demonstrate continued progress in acquiring job skills and applying Company policies and procedures. · High school diploma or GED · Typically requires less than one year of related plumbing, construction, mechanical, shop, or other hands-on experience. · Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record, if driving is required for the position. · OSHA 10 certification preferred or ability to complete required safety training. · No journeyman plumbing license is required; must obtain and maintain apprentice registration, trainee status, or other credentials required by the work location or collective bargaining agreement. · Ability and willingness to acquire job skills and learn Company policies and procedures to complete routine plumbing installation tasks. · Moderate understanding of the general aspects of plumbing installation work. · Ability to complete routine tasks under the close direction of a senior individual in the plumbing specialty. · Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, ask questions when direction is unclear, and apply feedback. · Basic mechanical aptitude and developing proficiency in the identification, use, and care of common plumbing tools, equipment, and materials. · Ability to work cooperatively with a team and communicate professionally. · Commitment to safe work practices, including participation in daily job hazard analyses and required safety training. · The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. · Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials. This position requires: stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, seeing, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Ability to be on man lifts vertically 40’+ This job is performed at commercial and industrial construction sites under close direction. Work may occur indoors or outdoors, in tight spaces, at heights, around active construction operations, and in varying weather conditions. The role works with licensed journeyman plumbers, project leadership, and other trades. Regular travel to assigned work sites may be required. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions unless doing so presents an undue hardship on the Company’s business operations. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Employees understand the above job description and agree to comply with and be subject to its conditions. Employee further agrees this job description does not alter his/her at-will employment status. Employees understand the Company reserves the right to delegate, remove, expand or change all responsibilities. Employees acknowledge that he/she can fulfill the above duties with or without reasonable accommodation. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.