Plumber Apprentice

Shapiro & Duncan, Inc; Washington; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Healthcare

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Performance Bonus

Job summary

A mechanical solutions firm in Washington is offering a Plumbing apprentice position that includes both classroom and on-the-job training. The ideal candidate will assist skilled tradespeople while learning plumbing techniques and industry standards. Applicants should be dependable, flexible with their schedules, and eager to learn. The company fosters a supportive team environment and focuses on effective communication. Reliable transportation is necessary for site travel across DC, Virginia, and Maryland.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of prior experience in a related trade or as a laborer.
• Reliable transportation to travel to sites in DC, VA, and MD.
• Ability to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Attend apprentice classes and maintain on-the-job training logs.
• Work under supervision to assemble plumbing work.
• Learn plumbing techniques and code.

Skills

Effective communication in English

Inquisitive and eager to learn

Teamwork and collaboration

Basic arithmetic calculations

Job description

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.

Benefits Summary:

Premium Healthcare Options

• Free Healthcare
• Medical
• Vision Discounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• 401(k) Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long Term Disability
• Performance Bonus
• Gainshare

Work/Life Balance

• Paid Time Off
• 8 Annual Holidays
• Engaging Team Activities
• Health & Wellness Program

JOB SUMMARY:

Through classroom and on-the-job training (OJT), learns and applies fundamentals of Plumbingtrade.

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.
• 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 Plumbingcode.
• Learn how to read blue prints, and uses to install Plumbingsystems.
• 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 plumbingtechniques.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.