Plumber Apprentice

Description

The Plumber Apprentice assists the journeyman plumber with the installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems in residential and commercial buildings. The apprentice is primarily focused on learning the trade by performing tasks such as identifying leaks, assisting with pipe installation, repairing fixtures, and cleaning drains under close supervision, while adhering to plumbing codes and safety regulations. The Apprentice is responsible for learning layout, code confirmation, verification, and installation of functional and safe plumbing and heating systems.

Wasilla, Alaska

• Medical Insurance (Individual and Family)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k with Company Match
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (Voluntary)
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

• Performs basic mathematical calculations directly related to the craft such as rolling offsets, cutback of fittings, and takeout between welds and other mechanical fit-ups.
• Must have mechanical aptitude and physical ability to perform work as assigned under supervision of a journeyman plumber.
• Maintain an active status in good standing with the ABC apprenticeship program.
• Ability to identify and select piping by size and type according to specifications and state codes.
• Conduct material takeoffs to maintain an orderly install sequence per schedule and plan.
• Prep material for assembly to meet code and schedule for waste, water, drainage, heating, and specialty piping systems.
• Ability to thread, prep, and prepare piping systems using a pipe threading machine.
• Secure mechanical piping and plumbing to fixed structures with the following methods: bolt-up, clamps, brackets, and hangers using hand, power tools and machines.
• Test piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges attached to mechanical systems for indication of leaks as per code and specifications.
• Compare and recognize differences in the types of piping, and plumbing systems during the installation process.
• Read and understand plans, isometric drawings, arrangement of drawings, plan details, specifications, and blueprints.
• Ability to visualize objects, plans and drawings from a three-dimensional view for installation purposes.
• Attend training sessions, seminars and appropriate educational classes required by department.
• Solder, thread, press and bolt piping systems as required per specification and code.
• Knowledge with pipe fusing process and procedures.
• Knowledge with material verification regarding water, waste, and heating systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Work Experience: Must be enrolled into the ABC apprenticeship program.
• License/
  
  Certifications:
  
  
  • Current and valid driver's license, with clean driving record.
  • State of Alaska Apprentice Plumbing Certificate required.
  • Municipality of Anchorage Apprentice Plumbing Certificate required while working in the MOA.

• Take and pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.
• Take and pass a Fit-for-Duty Examination.

• Knowledge of commercial plumbing and heating code requirements.
• Ability to do material takeoffs, figure layout and installation per code.
• Ability to read and understand plans, isometrics, drawings, specification and/or blueprints.
• Basic understanding of rigging and practices to move pipe into position and or location.
• Ability to plan and organize within a work schedule.
• Possess good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability and willingness to work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to take direction, and adapt to a rapidly changing environment as priorities often shift.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to walk and sit.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Visual acuity must be adequate to perform all required Job Description tasks in a safe manner.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• Work is usually done in a warehouse and outdoors, and often at a client facility or job site.
• The incumbent can be susceptible to periodic extreme weather patterns.

• The incumbent must be able to physically travel by air within, and out of, the State of Alaska.

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