Apprentice (I - IV) - Plumbing

Modigent • Alpharetta, GA

1d • $17 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

As an Apprentice I–IV – Plumbing at a Modigent operating company, you will participate in a structured four-year registered apprenticeship program consisting of approximately 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and related technical instruction. You will progressively develop skills in commercial plumbing systems, including domestic water, sanitary and storm drainage, process piping, medical gas, high-purity systems, fixtures, and backflow prevention, while working under the direct supervision of experienced journeymen and foremen. Progression through Levels I–IV is based on accumulated hours, demonstrated competencies, required coursework and labs, performance evaluations, and advancement reviews.

The position progresses from assisting with materials, tools, basic pipe work, and safety practices to performing complex installation, testing, troubleshooting, commissioning, and documentation with increasing independence. At higher levels, apprentices may lead assigned installation tasks, coordinate with other trades, mentor lower-level apprentices, and prepare for journeyman certification and apprenticeship completion.

This is a safety-sensitive role on active construction and job sites. The work requires adherence to Modigent safety policies, OSHA standards, and site-specific requirements. The physical demands include lifting and carrying up to 50+ pounds; standing, walking, climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, and working in confined spaces or at heights for extended periods; and working in dusty, noisy, extreme-temperature, outdoor, and wet environments.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• No prior plumbing experience required for Level I; advancement depends on accumulated hours and demonstrated competency.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and physical exam.
• Commitment to completing the full four-year registered apprenticeship program.
• Mechanical aptitude, strong math skills, and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and commit to a multi-year apprenticeship.
• Reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to follow directions and work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50+ pounds and perform the stated physical demands, including working in confined spaces, at heights, and in varied environmental conditions.
• Ability and willingness to adhere to safety policies, OSHA standards, and site-specific requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in commercial plumbing, codes, and sustainable practices.
• OSHA 10 certification, or willingness to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Assist journeymen with material handling, tool organization, job site cleanup, and plumbing component preparation.
• Learn and apply safety practices, tool usage, and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Perform pipe measurement, cutting, threading, grooving, beveling, fitting, soldering, pressing, and other joining tasks with supervision appropriate to the apprentice's level.
• Support plumbing system layout, rigging, installation, assembly, and placement of supports, hangers, valves, fixtures, and backflow devices.
• Support and perform pressure testing, leak detection, flushing, disinfection, backflow testing, system preparation, startup, verification, balancing, and performance testing as skills progress.
• Read and interpret blueprints, isometrics, drawings, specifications, and applicable codes; document work progress.
• Contribute to prefabrication, material takeoffs, and change order documentation.
• Troubleshoot plumbing system issues and implement corrective actions under supervision as appropriate to the apprentice's level.
• Lead assigned tasks or installation sequences, coordinate with other trades, and oversee quality control for assigned scope at higher levels.
• Maintain compliance with safety, quality, regulatory, OSHA, and site-specific requirements.
• Support project close-out by preparing as-builts, operations and maintenance documentation, warranty materials, and testing records.
• Train or mentor lower-level apprentices as directed and contribute to safety and process improvements.
• Participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks, simulation training, labs, classroom instruction, coursework, and advancement reviews.
• Prepare for journeyman certification examinations and complete the registered apprenticeship program.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• HSA options with employer contributions in select plans.
• Company-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Holiday pay.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Competitive compensation with step increases based on apprenticeship progression.
• Sponsored access to nationally accredited simulation-based learning, weekly hands-on labs, and personalized mentorship.
• Clear pathways to journeyman status, foreman roles, and beyond.

What This Job Offers

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