Plumbing Pre-Apprentice Shop Helper

HOOPER; De Forest (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading construction contractor as an Apprentice Plumber, assisting with the installation and maintenance of plumbing systems. The role includes physical labor and working in team environments, with a focus on safety and teamwork in field settings. Ideal for individuals with a high school diploma and a strong mechanical aptitude.

Qualifications

• Required to have a high school diploma or GED.
• Preference for candidates with one year of production experience.
• Must have strong mechanical aptitude and basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Journeyman Plumber with installing, repairing, and maintaining plumbing systems.
• Engage in manual labor involving rigging, hoisting, and positioning heavy equipment.
• Perform general housekeeping and organize materials and tools.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Mathematics

Verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Description

Since 1913, Hooper has grown to become a well-respected electric power and mechanical contractor. With headquarters in Wisconsin and regional offices in the states of Colorado, Florida, and Ohio. Hooper provides a wide range of services to support commercial and residential clients.

General Summary

Responsible for assisting Journeyman Plumber with installing, repairing and maintaining pipes, fixtures and other plumbing used for water distribution and wastewater disposal in commercial and industrial buildings. This is a limited term position.

Principal Responsibility

• General Housekeeping.
• Loading, unloading, distributing, and stockpiling material and equipment.
• Loading and unloading tools.
• Cleaning, pick-up, and tool repair.
• Cutting, patching, and grouting concrete, wood or masonry holes.
• Coring.
• Setting up and tearing down minor scaffolds.
• Manual labor necessary for rigging, hoisting, lifting and positioning of heavy equipment.
• Paint, stencil and tape equipment, piping, and valves.
• Normal unskilled labor related to piping and plumbing including fire watch.
• Performs additional assignments as directed.
  
  

Description Of Physical Working Environment

• Physically demanding position. The majority of work requires continuous standing and walking in a shop. Requires lifting materials up to 75 pounds on a regular basis with or without reasonable accommodation and frequent twisting, bending, and turning.
• Works on field construction site in all kinds of weather.
• The ability to climb up and down ladders and steps on site is required with or without reasonable accommodation.
  
  

Hooper is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. This company considers candidates regardless of age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one-year production experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with basic math skills.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Good driving record.
• Comfortable working and interacting in a team environment with 10-15 personnel.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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