Plumbing Apprentice

Power Design, Inc. • Charlottesville, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Power Design is looking for a Plumbing Apprentice to join their team. This position offers an opportunity to learn the plumbing trade through firsthand experience while earning a paycheck, with a clear career path to becoming a Plumbing Journeyman and potential for management. Power Design is a National Design Build Contractor focused on innovative construction across multiple trades: electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and systems technologies. Since 1989, the company has aimed to disrupt the industry by putting next-generation ideas to practical use, designing breakthrough solutions, and fostering a collaborative environment. They emphasize their values, unique culture, and work-life balance, investing in their people to design what's next.

Requirements

• Motivated individuals who want to learn the mechanical trade.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Have reliable transportation.
• Successfully register, enroll, and participate in a mechanical apprenticeship program (and remain in good standing) until the program is completed.
• Able to physically perform the essential functions of the job.
• Willing to learn plumbing codes and other construction safety requirements.
• Demonstrate and uphold all of Power Design’s core values, which include integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation and growth.

Nice To Haves

• OSHA 30 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with a licensed Plumbing Journeyman and has on-the-job training (OJT) to become a Plumbing Journeyman themselves.
• Help perform multifamily and commercial plumbing installations.
• Learn and perform all scopes of large-scale projects.
• Assist in installing water supply and drainage systems.
• Assist in setting fixtures.
• Ensure all plumbing meets code.
• Participate in an official apprenticeship program and attend classes as required.

Benefits

• National health and dental plans
• Life insurance
• Short and long term disability plans
• Paid vacations
• Paid holidays
• National discount programs for everything from movie tickets to flowers, rental cars, phones and vehicles
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Relocation opportunities may also be available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees