Plumbing Apprentice

ENCON Heating & A/C; Stratford (CT); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to Encon University

Career Advancement Opportunities

Paid Training

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K Savings Plan

Gym Membership Discount

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A leading HVAC company in Stratford, Connecticut, is seeking a Plumbing Apprentice to assist with the installation of plumbing systems. Responsibilities include helping with geothermal systems and providing support to project leads. The ideal candidate should have some experience in construction or plumbing and a high school diploma. This role offers competitive benefits and a $5k sign-on bonus for specific HVAC licenses.

Qualifications

• Some construction, plumbing or HVAC experience is required.
• Knowledge of normal safety practices pertaining to the trade.
• Positive attitude with good organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Help install geothermal systems, hydronic systems, boilers, radiant heat, and gas piping.
• Support the Project Manager, Project Coordinator, Superintendent, and Crew Leads.
• Anticipate challenges on projects and provide feedback to your crew leader.

Skills

Construction or plumbing experience

Good communication skills

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Overview

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Encon is seeking a talented Plumbing Apprentice responsible for helping with the installation of plumbing systems for HVAC in residential homes. Work with Crew Leads, Project Managers, Project Coordinator, and Sales team to deliver successfully completed projects for our customers.

Job Responsibilities

• Help install geothermal systems, hydronic systems, boilers, radiant heat, hot water heaters, and gas piping in residential homes.
• Get familiar with a wide range of equipment and troubleshooting techniques.
• Help install hydronic systems in custom homes.
• Be a resource and provide support for the Project Manager, Project Coordinator, Superintendent, and Crew Leads.
• Anticipate challenges on projects and provide feedback to your crew leader.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills And Experience

• Some construction, plumbing or HVAC experience is required.
• High School Diploma.
• Knowledge of normal safety practices pertaining to the trade.
• Good customer service skills.
• Professional attitude with strong interpersonal skills, self‑motivated, flexible and team player.
• Good communication skills; written and verbal.
• Positive attitude with good organizational skills. Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Plumbing or HVAC education or experience with installing HVAC, heating/cooling systems, and temperature control systems.
• Knowledge of piping practices including hydronic, gas piping, and geothermal piping is a plus but not required.
• Proven ability to work with different materials such as copper, PEX, iron, polypropylene, etc. is a plus but not required.
• Proven skills in soldering, fusion welding, screwed fittings, propress, etc. is a plus but not required.

Eligibility Requirements

• Valid drivers license.
• OSHA 10 or 30.
• Employment/education will be verified.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.
• Encon is a drug‑free workplace and requires post‑offer pre‑employment drug testing.
• $5k SIGN ON BONUS for CT HVAC license of type: D1, D2, S1, S2, S10.

Benefits

• Access to Encon University.
• Career Advancement Opportunities.
• Paid Training.
• Competitive Salary.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Health Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DFSA).
• 401K Savings Plan.
• Life/AD&D Insurance.
• Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance.
• Voluntary Long‑Term Disability.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Rewards and discounts.
• Gym Membership Discount.
• Paid Time Off.

Encon is Fully licensed Lic.#395593 / MEC # 1093.

Encon Heating and AC complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. Encon Heating and AC does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.