Plumber Apprentice ($19.25-$26.00/ per hour)

Shapiro & Duncan, Inc; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Plumber Apprentice to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn the fundamentals of plumbing through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on training. As an apprentice, you will work closely with experienced professionals, gaining valuable skills in plumbing techniques, code compliance, and system installation. The company prides itself on its award-winning culture and commitment to quality service, making it an ideal place for individuals eager to develop their careers in a supportive environment. If you're ready to take the first step in your plumbing career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience in a related trade or laborer role.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and work in teams.

Responsibilities

• Attend apprentice classes and maintain OJT logs.
• Work under supervision to learn plumbing techniques.
• Learn to read blueprints and install plumbing systems.

Skills

Effective Communication

Teamwork

Inquisitive Nature

Physical Stamina

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Plumbing Tools

Job description

Plumber Apprentice ($19.25-$26.00/ per hour)

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.
• 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 blueprints, 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.