Plumbing Pre-Apprentice

Blue Sky Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Match

Company truck

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Fuel card

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Retirement plan

Tools provided

Vision insurance

Job summary

Blue Sky Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric, a fourth-generation family-owned business, is seeking a Plumbing Pre-Apprentice in Denver to learn the trade and assist in delivering materials and support to field professionals. This role involves physically demanding tasks and a path to becoming a plumbing professional within the company.

You will perform parts delivery, assist with installation/removal of equipment, and support inventory and permitting processes while upholding safety and

Qualifications

• Comfortable performing physical labor in various weather conditions.
• Strong work ethic, dependability, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to follow directions and work as part of a team.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift 80+ lbs and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Pass a drug test & background check.
• Must understand English well to communicate questions, instructions or safety concerns to coworkers and supervisor.
• A valid driver’s license and clean MVR.
• Ability to perform multiple technical tasks including operating equipment and safety practices.
• Good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and work well as part of a team.
• Physical fitness and the ability to work in various conditions, including tight spaces, heights and hot and cold temperatures.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and punctuality.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Deliver materials and equipment to field professionals in a timely and safe manner.
• Load and unload water heaters with proper handling and safety procedures.
• Assist with installation and removal of equipment as needed.
• Deliver ladders and equipment to job sites and provide on-site safety support.
• Transport rock buckets, pallets and other materials to designated locations.
• Return unused or excess materials to vendors promptly.
• Coordinate materials and parts pickups for accurate retrieval.
• Assist with auditing and inventory of materials to ensure accuracy and availability.
• Restock plumbing kits to maintain operational efficiency.
• Deliver municipal permits in compliance with local regulations.
• Retrieve materials ordered from vendors and organize for easy access.
• Load rock cages with filled buckets and ensure proper handling.
• Place ordered materials into restock bins for timely replenishment.
• Ensure safe and efficient transportation of materials in compliance with traffic laws.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and report problems to fleet department.
• Uphold company policies and safety procedures during transit.
• Operate a standard size pickup truck.

Skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

English communication

Valid driver’s license

Truck operation

Problem solving

Job description

Blue Sky Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric is a 4th generation family-owned business that believes our company is only as strong as our reputation. We believe our greatest strength is our team members and caring for them the same as family is what separates us from the competition. This guiding principle has earned trust inside and outside of Blue Sky and kept clients coming back for generations. We back our team with a generous benefits package, career development opportunities and many other amazing perks. We are a growing company and if you share these same values then you may be the "perfect fit" for our team.

Position Summary

As a Plumbing Pre-Apprentice, you will help Blue Sky's Plumbing Division and Plumbing Professionals with a variety of essential tasks, while also learning more about the plumbing trade and best practices. This role requires performing physically demanding tasks including heavy lifting, bending, and twisting to maneuver materials. This role provides a path to becoming a Plumbing Professional here at Blue Sky.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Parts Delivery

• Safely deliver materials and equipment to field professionals, ensuring timely and efficient service
• Load and unload new and used water heaters, ensuring proper handling and safety protocols
• Assist with the installation and removal of equipment and materials as needed
• Deliver ladders and equipment to job sites, providing on-site support for safety and operational needs
• Transport rock buckets, pallets, and other materials to designated locations
• Return unused or excess materials to vendors in a timely manner
• Coordinate materials and parts pickups, ensuring accurate and efficient retrieval

Support

• Assist with the auditing and inventory of materials to ensure accuracy and availability
• Restock plumbing kits as required to maintain operational efficiency
• Deliver municipal permits, ensuring compliance with local regulations
• Retrieve materials ordered from vendors and organize them for easy access and staging
• Load rock cages with filled buckets, ensuring proper handling and preparation
• Place ordered materials into designated restock bins for plumbing professionals, ensuring timely and organized replenishment

Driver Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe and efficient transportation of materials to designated locations, in compliance with all traffic laws and company regulations
• Maintain a high standard of vehicle cleanliness and ensure any problems are reported to the fleet department
• Uphold company policies and safety procedures during transit to ensure secure and timely deliveries
• Must be able to competently operate a standard size pickup truck

Qualifications

• Comfortable performing physical labor in various weather conditions
• Strong work ethic, dependability, and a positive attitude
• Ability to follow directions and work as part of a team
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to lift 80+ lbs and perform physically demanding tasks
• Pass a drug test & background check
• Must understand English in a competent manner in order to clearly communicate questions, instructions or safety concerns to coworkers and supervisor
• A valid driver's license and clean MVR
• Ability to perform multiple technical tasks to include operating equipment, adhering to safety practices, and planning/managing difficult tasks
• Good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Basic math and measurement skills
• Ability to follow instructions and work well as part of a team
• Physical fitness and the ability to work in various conditions, including tight spaces, heights and hot and cold temperatures
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and punctuality
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and industry trends

Benefits

• 401(k) 4% Match
• Company truck
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Fuel card
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tools provided
• Vision insurance