Apprentice Plumber

Apprentice Plumber

Performs a gradually increasing percentage of journey-level duties while learning the plumbing trade as a regularly indentured apprentice. Apprentices assist in the assembly, installation and repair of pipes and fittings and fixtures of heating, water, drainage systems, according to specifications and plumbing codes. Will test pipes and fixtures using water and air to detect and locate leaks. Measure, cut, thread, and bend pipes to required angles using hand power tools.

Hang steel supports from ceiling joints to hold pipes in place. Install underground storm, sanitary, and water piping systems.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Assist in the assembly, installation and repair of pipes and fittings and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems, according to specifications and plumbing codes
• Test pipes and fixtures using water and air to detect and locate leaks.
• Measure, cut, thread, and bend pipes to required angles, using hand and power tools.
• Hang steel supports from ceiling joints to hold pipes in place.
• Install underground storm, sanitary, and water piping systems.

Competencies:

• Analytical – Collects and researches data
• Problem solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;
  Works well in group problem solving situations;
  Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics
• Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional customer situations;
  Responds promptly to customer needs;
  Responds to requests for service and assistance;
  Meets commitments
• Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations;
  Listens and gets clarification;
  Responds well to questions;
  Participates in meetings
• Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively;
  Edits work for spelling and grammar;
  Presents numerical data effectively;
  Able to read and interpret written information
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures;
  Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time;
  Supports organization's goals and values
• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time;
  Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent;
  Arrives at meetings and appointments on time
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction;
  Takes responsibility for own actions;
  Keeps commitments;
  Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals;
  Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan
• Initiative – Volunteers readily;
  Undertakes self-development activities;
  Seeks increased responsibilities;
  Takes independent actions and calculated risks;
  Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities;
  Asks for and offers help when needed
• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner;
  Reacts well under pressure;
  Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position;
  Accepts responsibility for own actions;
  Follows through on commitments

Qualification:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 3 years plumbing, 2 years in multifamily/commercial plumbing
• Osha 10-hour certificate would be helpful
• First aid certificate would be helpful

Physical Demands:

In order to perform the essential functions of this position the person must be able to meet the physical demands described here. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. While performing the responsibilities of this job the employee will be required to sit or stand for long periods, regularly walk; climb ladders and scaffolding;

use hands or fingers to operate, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl in confined spaces. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 30 pounds. This position may require working in an outdoor or indoor working environment, working in seasonal heat or cold adverse weather conditions. Exposure to fumes, dust, odors, oil, grease and gases.

It may also require exposure to chemicals and hazardous materials, working around and with machinery having moving parts, working from heights and in confined work spaces.

This job description is subject to change at any time.