Apprentice Plumber

KIMBEL MECHANICAL SYSTEMS, INC.; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Apprentice Plumber to join their team. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience under the guidance of skilled journeyman plumbers, learning to install, modify, and maintain plumbing systems. This apprenticeship not only prepares you for a journeyman license but also equips you with essential skills to excel in the plumbing trade. You'll engage in various tasks, from inspecting fixtures to managing projects, while developing your leadership and communication abilities. This is a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your career in a dynamic and supportive environment, where your contributions will be valued and recognized.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for teamwork.
• Ability to produce quality work and follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Learn to install, modify, and maintain plumbing fixtures in various systems.
• Attend apprentice school weekly until journeyman license is earned.
• Manage multiple projects and subcontractors effectively.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Ability to follow directions

Strong work ethic

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Apprentice Plumber

Purpose: As an apprentice plumber, you will play a crucial role in the success of our projects. While working under the guidance of journeyman plumbers, you will learn to install, modify, inspect, repair, and maintain plumbing fixtures in gas, water, and drainage systems according to applicable building codes for either single family residential or multifamily housing. The purpose of your apprenticeship is to earn your journeyman license so you can then teach apprentice plumbers the trade.

Responsibilities:

• Learn to inspect, install, modify, repair, and maintain plumbing fixtures in gas, water, and drainage systems according to applicable building codes
• Learn to identify electrical and safety problems
• Take necessary corrective action to fix electrical and safety problems
• Learn to read blueprints
• Complete quality control sheets
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Attend apprentice school one night per week until journeyman license is earned
• Manage subcontractors being utilized for the job
• Build and maintain project schedules to meet deadlines
• Learn from and take instruction from supervisors
• Learn and perform necessary tasks from all phases of electrical

Qualifications:

• Leadership skills and the ability to empower individuals on your team
• Ability to produce quality work
• Excellent communication skills to be used when working with builders, general contractors, and project managers
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures
• Ability to follow directions
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• Strong work ethic that you display daily
• Ability to work 6 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday and an occasional Saturday

*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This position is a safety sensitive position.