APPRENTICE L1

DOWDY CORP•Tallahassee, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision of the job site superintendent or other designated individual, the Commercial Plumbing Apprentice must be able to follow written and verbal directives from a supervisor. The Apprentice is a mid-level position within the Commercial Plumbing Division and is considered a plumber in training. The incumbent may also be responsible for performing the duties of a helper, i.e. cleaning and preparing the job site, loading and delivering materials, and using a variety of hand tools and machinery, both manual and electric, i.e. hole-hawg, hammer drill, chipping hammer, power drills, grinders, saws, pressure washers, levels and a tape measure. The Apprentice may also be responsible for setting up and taking down ladders, scaffolding, and other temporary structures. The Apprentice is also responsible for digging/installing underground sanitary sewer, underground domestic water, above ground DWV (drain, waste, vent) piping and above ground domestic water. The incumbent must be able to properly identify and install basic DWV/water fittings, and glue PVC and CPVC piping when applicable. The Apprentice is also responsible for digging/installing underground sanitary sewer, underground domestic water, above ground DWV piping and above ground domestic water. The incumbent must be able to identify/pull basic DWV fittings and be able to glue PVC and CPVC piping according to industry standards. The Apprentice must be able to lay out the domestic water and DWV according to plumbing system of the building. The incumbent must be able to know the basics of trim setting, i.e. sinks, lavatories, toilets, water cooler, etc. The Apprentice must be able to read plumbing plans, lay out plumbing systems and provide appropriate guidance/directives to Helpers. The Apprentice must know how to rough-in a slab, stack out a building, and trim out the building. The Apprentice, who is in a mid-level plumbing position, will need required tools to perform the job.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age.
At least 1 year of verifiable plumbing experience.
Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening test and agree to comply with all company policies including the company's drug-free workplace policy.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.
Able to lift up to 50 pounds and able to push/pull up to 75 pounds.
Excellent communication skills.
Able to follow directives.
Knowledge of basic hand tools, both manual and electrical.
Dependable.
Able to work flexible hours when needed.
When applicable, may be required to successfully pass a Level 2 background screening.

Responsibilities

Follow written and verbal directives from a supervisor.
Perform duties of a helper: cleaning and preparing the job site, loading and delivering materials.
Use a variety of hand tools and machinery, both manual and electric (e.g., hole-hawg, hammer drill, chipping hammer, power drills, grinders, saws, pressure washers, levels, tape measure).
Set up and take down ladders, scaffolding, and other temporary structures.
Dig and install underground sanitary sewer and domestic water piping.
Dig and install above-ground DWV (drain, waste, vent) piping and domestic water piping.
Properly identify and install basic DWV/water fittings.
Glue PVC and CPVC piping according to industry standards.
Lay out domestic water and DWV according to the building's plumbing system.
Perform basic trim setting (sinks, lavatories, toilets, water coolers, etc.).
Read plumbing plans and lay out plumbing systems.
Provide guidance/directives to Helpers.
Rough-in a slab, stack out a building, and trim out the building.