Apply for a Future Apprenticeship Opening

Tennessee Standard Plumbing•Knoxville, TN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This application is for individuals interested in joining our apprenticeship program at Tennessee Standard, even if no openings are currently listed. As a growing company, we frequently have new openings for this entry-level position. We encourage applications from those eager to enter the trade and contribute to our unique culture. We will review applications as needs arise and contact suitable candidates. Our apprenticeship program is designed for individuals with no prior plumbing experience, offering world-class training to help them become part of our company. Apprentices are crucial for our growth, assisting licensed technicians, positively impacting company culture, and striving to improve team performance. Successful apprentices are sponsored to obtain their Limited Licensed Plumber (LLP) License, leading to a lucrative career.

Requirements

NO prior experience in plumbing necessary.
Coachable, willing to learn.
Hungry for opportunities to improve and advance.
Ability to handle physical workload.
Team player, asset to company culture.
Ability to build trust and show empathy to others.
Engaging positive attitude that loves to serve and thrives in a fast-paced, goal-driven environment.
Ability to display confidence.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

Show extreme attention and engagement in all company meetings and training sessions.
Be actively involved in cleaning the truck, re-stocking materials, and preparing for jobs at the shop each morning.
Assist techs with protecting surfaces and preparing tools/materials in homes and other jobsites after work is sold.
Facilitate the lead tech’s work by feeding him the tools and parts needed.
Ask a lot of questions to draw as much information as possible from the lead tech.
Take charge of keeping the work area clean and quickly get tools and materials back to the truck as the job is nearing completion.
As experience increases, begin completing more tasks alone and submitting points in the Tennessee Standard Apprentice app.
Take all safety precautions by utilizing all proper safety tools/equipment while performing your work (including safe driving practices).
Purpose to be positive energy for the team, staying upbeat and energized regardless of the obstacles or circumstances.
Work hard to gain the respect of lead techs, management, and fellow apprentices.
Master the knowledge and execution of all company processes, scripts, and protocol.