Plumbing Apprentice

Comfort Systems USA•Louisville, CO

1d•$20 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Design Mechanical – a Comfort Systems USA Company – Colorado In Colorado, we have two locations – Our corporate offices and state-of-the-art fabrication shop in Louisville, and for our mountain region, we have a shop in Breckenridge. Combined we’re nearly 300 employees and growing. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Comfort Systems USA, a $3 billion company, we have a local company feel with the backing of one of the largest mechanical contractors in the country. Job Title Plumbing Apprentice Location: Louisville, CO Reports to: Labor Managers and on-site Field Foreman Overview: The Plumbing Apprentice ensures the Safety of those we work with and around, the Quality of the services we provide, and the realization of our Profitability goals as they specifically relate to the commercial installation, assembly, fabrication, maintenance, and repairs on a variety of mechanical plumbing systems. Essential Job Functions APPRENTICE 1 (0-12 months) $20-22/hr. Develop good working and safety habits Understands terminology and the use of power and hand tools Required to obtain the mandatory tools for Level 1 Attends all Design Mechanical Apprenticeship training classes regularly and outside schooling, if available Has basic math skills Attentive to instructions and assists the journeyman in all phases of work Can document approximately 2,000 hours of employment Perform laborer tasks including sweeping, cleaning, delivering, loading and unloading, etc. Other duties as assigned APPRENTICE 2 (12-24 months) $23-24/hr. All Apprentice 1 responsibilities plus: Read non-complex blueprints and detailed drawings Required to obtain the mandatory tools for Level 2 Understands simple plumbing systems Preparation of piping and fixtures before installing Help install equipment Document approximately 4,000 hours of employment Other duties as assigned APPRENTICE 3 (24-36 months) $25-26/hr. All Apprentice 1 & 2 responsibilities and: Understands and can read architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing plans and their details Assist in layout for digging, core drilling, sleeving, etc. Check grade in trenches while digging, tunneling, etc. Can lay out and install small jobs with supervision Required to obtain the mandatory tools for Level 3 Can document approximately 6,000 hours of employment Other duties as assigned APPRENTICE 4 (36-48 months) $27-28/hr. All Apprentice 1, 2, and 3 responsibilities plus: Application for certification at local jurisdiction as required, i.e., Denver Know heating and cooling design and complete all jobs per Design Mechanical’s standards Required to obtain the mandatory tools for Level 4 Can complete all jobs successfully in terms of labor and material budgets Have a good understanding of plumbing systems and how they operate Can document 8,000 hrs. of employment Support the total quality effort. Identify and respond to the needs of internal and external customers 100% of the time Work within the guidelines of the safety and employee policy Other duties as assigned Qualifications Minimum 18 years of age High school graduate/GED Ability to communicate well Mechanical aptitude Willingness to learn through on-the-job training and technical school courses Reliable transportation to and from work required What we offer you: Salary Range: $20-28/hour depending on experience and qualifications Comprehensive benefits package to include: Holidays, Paid Time Off, Medical/Dental/Vision, 401K Matching Program, Flexible Spending Plans, Life Insurance, Training, and more Americans with Disability Specifications Physical Demand Design Mechanical, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, parental or pregnancy status, marriage and civil partnership, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations will be made to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: Have full range of mobility in the upper and lower body Be able to reach overhead Be able to work a full range of physical activity in various positions, including, but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending over, kneeling and squatting, climbing, walking for extended periods of time Be able to lift, pull and push materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks Be able to lift 70 pounds of weight frequently throughout the assigned workday Capable of hearing at a level or correctable to a level where the person can receive detailed information through verbal communication. Vision must also be at a level or correctable level where the person has clarity both in short and long-distance vision. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. One will be exposed to dirt, noise, temperature extremes, vibrations, dampness, equipment movement, hazards, chemicals and solvents, lightning, ice, snow, and work at night and in the dark. The person will be expected to be free from fear of heights and can work at heights on ladders and scaffolds. Some work may occur in confined spaces. This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position and may change with or without notice. JOIN OUR TEAM We Put Our Employees First To Create A Winning Team At Comfort Systems USA – Design Mechanical, Inc., we care about our employees, their work-life balance, and their professional growth, and we work hard to provide benefits that support that. Despite our growth, we continue to hold on to our employee-first, team- and family-culture through office competitions, company outings, and day-to-day environments. When you work at Comfort Systems USA – Design Mechanical, Inc., you don’t just join the team; you become part of the family! Our Team Members Have: Honesty and are hardworking, mechanically inclined individuals. Accountability towards our team and strive for 100% client satisfaction. Motivation to inspire others and share knowledge. A positive attitude and a customer-centric philosophy. Desire to grow with an established and successful company.

Requirements

Minimum 18 years of age
High school graduate/GED
Ability to communicate well
Mechanical aptitude
Willingness to learn through on-the-job training and technical school courses
Reliable transportation to and from work required

Responsibilities

Develop good working and safety habits
Understands terminology and the use of power and hand tools
Attends all Design Mechanical Apprenticeship training classes regularly and outside schooling, if available
Attentive to instructions and assists the journeyman in all phases of work
Perform laborer tasks including sweeping, cleaning, delivering, loading and unloading, etc.
Read non-complex blueprints and detailed drawings
Preparation of piping and fixtures before installing
Help install equipment
Understands and can read architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing plans and their details
Assist in layout for digging, core drilling, sleeving, etc.
Check grade in trenches while digging, tunneling, etc.
Can lay out and install small jobs with supervision
Application for certification at local jurisdiction as required, i.e., Denver
Know heating and cooling design and complete all jobs per Design Mechanical’s standards
Can complete all jobs successfully in terms of labor and material budgets
Have a good understanding of plumbing systems and how they operate
Support the total quality effort
Identify and respond to the needs of internal and external customers 100% of the time
Work within the guidelines of the safety and employee policy