Job Title: Plumbing Apprentice Company: Schrader Plumbing / P3 Services family of companies FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Plumbing Service Manager, Operations Manager
Company Overview We are a reputable and growing plumbing service provider specializing in both residential and commercial plumbing solutions. Our team takes pride in delivering quality craftsmanship, outstanding customer service, and reliable results. With the mission of building lasting relationships with our customers by providing first-class solutions, value, and professionalism.
Summary The Plumbing Apprentice works under the direction and supervision of a licensed Plumbing Service Technician or Journeyman Plumber and provides immediate support with making plumbing repairs.
Responsibilities
- Assist Plumbing Service Technicians with installation, maintenance, and repairs of plumbing systems in residential and commercial spaces.
- Diagnose plumbing and drainage issues. Assist with routine inspections and troubleshooting of plumbing issues.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment. Help to prepare worksite by gathering tools, materials, and setting up equipment. Assist with cleanup of debris and tools after completing work.
- Deliver professional and courteous customer service
- Learn to safely use plumbing tools.
- Assist with the proper removal and installation of plumbing fixutures.
Schedule/Working Conditions
- Full-time
- Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM or as scheduled prior to start of workday
- Work is performed out of the office, throughout the metro/service area of the assigned operating company. Work environment may be indoors or outdoors, in inclement weather, and temperature extremes
- Able to stand, walk, sit, use hands for manual dexterity tasks, kneel, climb, balance, bend, stoop, crawl, talk, hear, see, and perform physical labor throughout the day
- Continually required to lift/push/carry items more than 50 pounds
- Continually exposed to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather)
- Continually work near moving mechanical parts
- Occasionally work in high, precarious places
- Frequently work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals
- Continually exposed to outside weather conditions
- Frequently exposed to extreme heat or cold (non-weather)
- Frequently exposed to blood borne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials
- Frequently exposed to loud noise (examples: large earth-moving equipment and/or jack hammer work)
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Previous plumbing experience desired..
- Ability to lift 50 lbs plus
- Manual dexterity to handle plumbing tools
- Basic math skills for measuring and estimating materials. Ability to perform calculations necessary for plumbing work as well as calculations necessary for invoicing purposes
- Must be able to climb ladders and work in close spaces
- Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
- Drug-free and able to pass a comprehensive background check and drug screen
- Ability to follow maps and/or GPS directions
Competencies
- Must be willing to continue training for personal growth and seek licensure.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Motivated, professional, and committed to excellence in every job
- Must present a professional image by arriving on time, wearing company uniforms, and being neat, and well-groomed
- Friendly with a great deal of patience
- Passion for helping people and being a valued part of a team
- Service oriented and ability to interact with all customer service scenarios (positive and negative). Ability to empathize and work through challenging problem-solving situations. Residential Plumbing experience is required!
Benefits
- Strong team culture with long-term stability
- Competitive compensation based on experience and licensing
- Performance-Based Bonus Program and commission
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation/PTO Time
- Health Benefits Package
- 401(k) Retirement Plan