Plumber Apprentice

## Plumber Apprentice Apply locations:
Leesport, Pennsylvania time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition :
R100587

Welcome!

The Plumber Apprentice is an entry-level position, typically requiring little to no prior knowledge or experience to assist with routine and standard projects and assignments within the Plumbing family. Works under close supervision.
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* Position Title:

** Apprentice Plumber
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* Reports To:

** Plumbing Manager or General Manager
** Status:
** Full-time
** Category:
** Berkshire Mechanical
** Location Name:
** Plumbing
* * Location Address:
** Leesport, PA
** Join the team of experts and realize your true potential!
**** Why You Should Join the Service Experts Team?
** Our team consists of the very best; we believe in doing what is right for our customers and our employees. We provide our employees with the training, support and an opportunity for unlimited professional growth. Join us and become an EXPERT!
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* Position Summary:

** Under direct supervision, assists in the assembly, installation, or repair of pipes, fittings, or fixtures of heating, water, or drainage systems in accordance to specifications and plumbing codes. Works under the direction of the Journeyman Plumber.
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* Key Responsibilities:

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* • Assists the Journeyman Plumber in maintaining and repairing plumbing systems carrying water, steam, chemicals and fuel in heating, cooling, lubricating and other process piping systems by replacing defective washers, replacing or mending broken pipes, or opening clogged drains
• Under direction supervision, may repair or replace plumbing fixtures; test joints and pipe systems for leaks, open clogged drains, measure, cut, thread, bend, ream and install pipe and pipe fittings
• As directed, assembles pipe sections, tubing, or fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing, or welding equipment
• Cuts openings in structures to accommodate pipes or pipe fittings, using hand or power tools
• Measures, cuts, threads, or bends pipe to required angle, using hand or power tools or machines such as pipe cutters, pipe-threading machines, or pipe-bending machines
• As directed, installs underground storm, sanitary, or water piping systems, extending piping as needed to connect fixtures and plumbing
• In conjunction with the Journeyman Plumber, ensures company property, vehicles, and tools are being used, maintained and properly accounted for
• Represents the company professionally, honestly, and ethically in all business matters and activities
• Performs similar/other duties as needed or assigned
• Regular, reliable attendance
** Health & Safety

Roles & Responsibilities :*
* • Reports any unsafe acts, conditions and hazards to direct supervisor/manager immediately
• Reports any contravention of legislation or company policy, procedure oor program to direct supervisor/manager immediately
• Corrects substandard acts or conditions within area of control
• Uses and maintains appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as prescribed by company program(s) or procedure(s)
• Never removes or renders ineffective any safety guards, devices, or clothing prescribed to be in place or worn
• Complies with the general rules as prescribed by company program(s) procedure(s)
• Operates devises or equipment as prescribed by company program(s) or procedure(s)
• Participates in any safety initiatives, teams, or committees
• Reports all injuries or incidents as prescribed by company program(s) or procedure(s) immediately
• Provides input on developing safety initiatives and plans to eliminate exposures that could cause accidents
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* Qualifications:

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* • High School diploma or equivalent with training or experience in construction trades with a preference for plumbing system work
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and the ability to operate all necessary tools and equipment
• Proficient and able to operate all necessary tools and equipment to perform various plumbing projects
• Working proficiency in basic mathematics and metric and standard measurements
• Ability to reading wiring diagrams and troubleshooting problems with plumbing systems and equipment
• Familiar with…