APPRENTICE PLUMBER

AMPAM Parks Mechanical • El Cajon, CA

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About The Position

The Apprentice Plumber performs an increasing share of journey-level duties while learning the plumbing trade as a regularly indentured apprentice. The role assists with assembling, installing, and repairing piping, fittings, and fixtures for heating, water, and drainage systems in accordance with specifications and plumbing codes. Work includes testing pipes and fixtures for leaks, shaping and installing pipes, supporting piping, and installing underground storm, sanitary, and water piping systems.

The position requires the ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, subject to reasonable accommodations. Work may take place indoors or outdoors and may involve seasonal heat or cold, adverse weather, fumes, dust, odors, oil, grease, gases, chemicals, hazardous materials, moving machinery, heights, and confined spaces. This job description may change at any time.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of plumbing experience, including two years in multifamily or commercial plumbing.
• Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily.
• Demonstrate analytical, problem-solving, customer-service, oral and written communication, organizational-support, attendance, dependability, initiative, and professionalism competencies.

Nice To Haves

• OSHA 10-hour certificate.
• First aid certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assembling, installing, and repairing pipes, fittings, and fixtures for 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED