Plumbing Helper

Bill Howe Plumbing, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air is seeking a Plumbing Apprentice to learn under Journeyman plumbers. Apprentices assist with minor repairs, install plumbing in new homes or commercial construction, and help keep job sites clean and organized.

This paid apprenticeship features hands-on training, eligibility for the Blue Collar Academy program for four years, and the chance to develop mechanical skills, troubleshooting ability, and customer-service basics with no prior experience required.

Qualifications

• No prior plumbing experience required.
• Clean DMV record and driver's license required.
• Mechanical skills and troubleshooting abilities
• Team oriented with good communication and reliability.

Responsibilities

• On the job training to become a service and repair plumber.
• Attend Blue Collar Academy training program for 4 years.
• Provide assistance to assigned plumbing technician.
• Learn and meet qualifications and expectations.
• Gain feedback from peers and supervisors.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Troubleshooting

Team oriented

Detail oriented

Analytical skills

Clean DMV record & driver's license

No experience required

Job description

Under the direction of the Journeyman plumbers, plumber apprentices make minor repairs, dig ditches, and haul debris. Plumbing Apprentices work alongside journeyman plumbers to install plumbing in new homes or commercial construction. They clean drains, clean grease traps, dig ditches, and haul debris. Plumbing Apprentices ensure that job sites are cleared of tools and debris during a job and after. The Plumbing Apprentice also assists with other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• On the job training to become a service and repair plumber
• Attend Blue Collar Academy training program for 4 years.
• Provide assistance to assigned plumbing technician
• Learn and meet qualifications and expectations.
• Gain feedback from peers and supervisors

Qualifications

• Mechanical skills
• Troubleshooting
• Team Oriented
• Detail oriented
• Analytical skills
• Clean DMV record and driver's license required
• No prior experience necessary

Core Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to interact in a positive, respectful manner and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to display excellent customer service to meet the needs and expectations of both internal and external customers.
• Excellent listening and interpersonal communication skills to identify critical core competencies based on success factors and organizational environment.
• Ability to effectively organize, prioritize, multi-task and manage time.
• Demonstrated accuracy and productivity in a changing environment with constant interruptions.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze information, problems, issues, situations and procedures to develop effective solutions.

Physical Requirements

• This role routinely uses construction equipment such as heavy machinery, hand and power tools.
• While performing duties of the job the employee may work aloft, climb, bend, pull, reach overhead, stand/walk for long periods of time and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

Environmental Conditions

• Travel to a variety of worksites every day.
• May work in varying temperatures; both inside and outside, including inclement weather, heat, humidity, cold, and dampness.
• May work in areas with exposure to moderate/high noise levels.
• May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles including dust.
• May be required to work in confined spaces or from high heights.

Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact our Human Resources Department at [phone].

Bill Howe started AM/PM Sewer & Drain Cleaning in 1980. The company began out of Bill Howe’s studio apartment in Pacific Beach, with one goal in mind – give San Diego residents a plumbing company they can trust and continuously build a repeat customer base. By 1983, Tina Howe joined the ranks of Bill Howe as the very first customer care representative. Together Bill and Tina laid the groundwork for the 200+ employees that call Bill Howe home. Today, the Bill Howe Family of Companies has evolved into San Diego’s most prominent home services company with an 80% repeat and referral customer base. We offer quality plumbing, epoxy lining, heating and air, and flood and restoration services alongside legendary customer service. We Know Howe!

All Team Members are expected to operate in line with our workplace core values which are:

The Bill H.O.W.E Way

Heart:

Fiercely committed to the needs of our employees, communities, and customers

Opportunity:

Focused on building career paths, promoting from within, and offering competitive training and educational opportunities