Apprentice Plumber

Comfort Systems USA Shoffner; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Comfort Systems USA Shoffner in Knoxville, Tennessee, seeks individuals for their HVACR and plumbing services. The role involves laying out and installing commercial pipes while ensuring safety at all times. Candidates should have a high-school diploma or GED, be drug-free, and able to lift up to 60 lbs.

Join a leader in the industry, offering a supportive work environment and various benefits, including medical plans and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• High-school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with hand tools and a tape measure is a plus.
• Must be drug-free workplace compliant, punctual, reliable, and able to work in teams.
• Perform basic tape-measure math.
• Work in extremes of heat, cold, bad weather, indoors and outdoors.
• Stand and walk throughout the workday; lift/carry up to 60 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Work safely at all times; safety is our highest priority.
• Lay out and install commercial pipes in a variety of job settings.
• Measure, cut, thread, and bend pipe to required angles.
• Assist with installing plumbing fixtures.
• Use a variety of power and hand tools.

Skills

Hand tools experience

Basic tape-measure math

Teamwork

Reliability

Drug-free compliance

Education

High-school diploma or GED

Job description

Benefits

Two Blue Cross/Blue Shield medical plans (non-tobacco) at no cost to you. Company-paid short-term disability and voluntary long-term disability. Vision, dental, and optional insurance coverage. Seven paid holidays each year. Boot and clothing allowance after 90 days. Paid time off (PTO) – accrue hours on Day 1. 401(k) plan with company match. Company-paid life insurance and so much more.

Responsibilities

• Work safely at all times; safety is our highest priority.
• Lay out and install commercial pipes in a variety of job settings.
• Measure, cut, thread, and bend pipe to required angles.
• Build and install hangers to hold material in place.
• Work at heights from ladders, lifts, or roofs.
• Assist with installing plumbing fixtures.
• Use a variety of power and hand tools.
• Complete online classes and at-home study with skills and textbook learning.

Qualifications

• High-school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with hand tools and a tape measure is a plus.
• Must be drug-free workplace compliant, punctual, reliable, and able to work in teams.
• Perform basic tape-measure math.
• Work in extremes of heat, cold, bad weather, indoors and outdoors.
• Stand and walk throughout the workday; lift/carry up to 60 lbs.
• Work efficiently in confined spaces and reach above shoulders, crawl, squat, kneel, bend.
• Exercise fine motor control with good vision and hand-eye coordination.

Company

Comfort Systems USA Shoffner is a region-level leader in HVACR, electrical, and plumbing services. We are one of the top three largest mechanical contractors in the nation and a value leader in the market. We provide quality work by quality people and strive to be an exceptional building solutions provider, creating a supportive, collaborative, and innovative environment that allows us to recruit, train, and retain the best professionals.

Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.