Service Plumbing Apprentice

Key Responsibilities

• Independently diagnose and troubleshoot plumbing issues involving water, drain, sewer, gas, fixtures, and related systems.
• Perform plumbing repairs, maintenance, and replacements on fixtures, water heaters, pumps, piping, and related equipment.
• Perform drain cleaning, stoppage removal, and basic drain-system diagnostics.
• Complete preventative maintenance inspections and routine service work.
• Determine appropriate repair methods and communicate findings and recommendations clearly.
• Request guidance or assistance from Journeyman Plumbers when encountering complex issues or work requiring additional supervision.
• Install and repair plumbing systems according to applicable codes, manufacturer specifications, and company quality standards.
• Complete service documentation, work orders, and daily reports accurately and promptly.
• Communicate professionally with customers, coworkers, and supervisors.
• Organize and maintain service tools, equipment, materials, and vehicle inventory.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment in accordance with company policies and OSHA standards.
• Participate in apprenticeship training and continuing education to expand technical knowledge and progress toward Journeyman licensure.

• Currently enrolled in or willing to enroll in a registered plumbing apprenticeship program.
• Basic working knowledge of plumbing theory, diagnostics, drain systems, and common service procedures.
• Previous hands‑on plumbing service experience required.
• Ability to diagnose and complete routine plumbing repairs independently.
• Ability to recognize when Journeyman guidance or assistance is needed.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and a professional attitude.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a service team.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crawl, and climb for extended periods.
• Ability to work in commercial and industrial environments, including mechanical rooms, crawl spaces, rooftops, and confined spaces.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to safely operate hand and power tools.
• Ability to work from ladders, lifts, and elevated surfaces.
• Ability to respond to service calls in varying weather conditions and work environments.

Founded in 1968, Edwards Electrical & Mechanical, Inc. has grown to become one of the largest electrical/mechanical contracting firms in Indiana and the Midwest. Our growth has been attributed to “providing quality work at or below market prices”. It is this business philosophy that has led to consistent double‑digit annual growth over the past decade for both our construction and service divisions.

To support our dedication to long‑term, cost‑effective solutions, Edwards Electrical and Mechanical has established a supplier network to provide you savings through our negotiated buying power. Don and Ruth Edwards founded Edwards Electrical and Mechanical, Inc. in 1968. The company started out as a small union commercial shop based out of their garage. The business quickly grew and relocated to an old two‑story house on East Street in 1970.

In 1972, Edwards Electric changed its operation to a merit‑based shop, and six short years later, Edwards Electric moved to a 2500 square foot building at the corner of East Street and Merrill. By 1981 this structure became too small, and working with a customer at the time, Mac Dougall and Pierce, 2500 square feet were added to the building.

The company name changed to Edwards Electrical and Refrigeration in 1980, and refrigeration is still a part of our product portfolio. In 1998, First Energy Corporation, a registered public utility holding company headquartered in Akron, Ohio, acquired Edwards Electrical & Mechanical. In 2006, Edwards was purchased by MEP Holding Company, converting it again to a privately owned business. Organically and steadily, Edwards grew from about 250 employees to its current size of over 465 employees.

On December 31st, 2021, a national company called Comfort Systems USA acquired all the stock…