P2 Plumbing Apprentice

Regional Water Authority•Franklin, CT

16h

About The Position

Our purpose is to make life better for people by delivering water for life. Our mission is to provide customer with high-quality water and services at a reasonable cost while promoting the preservation of watershed lands and aquifers. Our vision is to be an innovative water utility that sustains life, strengthens our communities and protects natural resources for future generations. Our STARS values are Service, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Safety. Carboni Plumbing and Heating, and RWA Well Services LLC company is seeking a P2-Plumbing Apprentice. In this role, you will be working with a licensed Technician who will guide you for a variety of residential plumbing, repair, maintenance, and installation functions, including well pump systems, water treatment, gas, and oil-fired equipment, remodeling new construction, drain cleaning, frozen pipe repair and all other general plumbing service work. You will be trained to handle residential services issues, including diagnosis, repair installation functions. Must be skilled and adept at interfacing with customers, explaining and resolving general plumbing issues. Hours are generally 7:30am-4:00pm (M-F).

Requirements

Valid CT driver's license
On call assistance will be required once trained
Personal tools required
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent ability to communicate (verbally and in writing) and work as a team.
Ability to utilize technology such as an iPad for daily operational use.
Must be able to initiate and work through conflicts to achieve desired change.
Must be able to read and understand residential plumbing manual and specifications.
Maintain valid Connecticut motor vehicle operator’s license.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while remaining calm and composed.
Ability to multi-task when assigning, reviewing, and tracking numerous work orders and projects.

Nice To Haves

Plumping Trade School is preferred
Previous apprenticeship is a plus

Responsibilities

Runs residential services calls for plumbing based, repair maintenance or new construction.
Performs residential Well Services repair and maintenance calls.
Monitors truck inventory, prepares requisitions for procurement of materials and supplies.
Customer facing communication responsibility regarding plumbing service diagnosis and repair requirements.
Coverage required for early starts and after-hours emergency situations, as needed.
Participates in training to stay current with new technology and techniques.
Other duties as required to achieve the mission of the RWA Well Services.
Become proficient and competent to provide quality professional workmanship in this trade. Training in safety and developing good work habits, minimum training hours per CT requirements are 4,000 hours on the job training plus required educational training.