Plumbing Apprentice - 3rd & 4th Year

Midwestern Mechanical•Rapid City, SD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Midwestern Mechanical is more than a place to work, it’s a place to build a future. Founded in 1983 as a one-man plumbing operation in a converted chicken coop, we’ve grown into a 300+ employee-owned company serving South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, and Nebraska. Today, we proudly support careers in plumbing, heating, HVAC, and fire protection. Through it all, our values have remained the same: treat people right, do quality work, and build something that lasts. As a 100% employee-owned company, every team member is an owner. With industry-leading training, registered apprenticeship programs, and a strong promote-from-within culture, your work directly supports your career and your future. From residential service to large commercial projects, we take pride in doing great work together. If you’re looking for meaningful work, real career advancement, and a team that looks out for one another, you’ll find it here. Position Summary: The Plumbing Apprentice is required to carry out the work assigned to them by the job Foreman or Journeymen. This includes assisting in the assembly, fabrication, installation and repair of plumbing, water flow and drainage systems in accordance with applicable plumbing codes. The Plumbing Apprentice is also responsible for delivering high quality work and productivity and is required to successfully complete the apprenticeship training program to become a skilled Journeyman plumber.

Requirements

Knowledge of plumbing systems.
Ability to use hand tools and power tools safely and effectively.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Able to operator a motor vehicle and possess a valid driver’s license.
Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision.
Good communication skills for communicating with management, city officials, on-site customers and other employees.
Work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes completing deadlines.
Dependable, punctual, and able to maintain a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment.
Must have the ability to read and interpret written materials.
Basic math skills for measuring and calculating materials.
Maintain an active state and city license in all city/states you will perform work in.

Nice To Haves

Field experience in plumbing preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform all work in a safe manner.
Abide by all safety, conduct and quality policies of Midwestern Mechanical (MWM) and the different work sites.
Perform a variety of duties under direct supervision of the Journeyman, Foreman, or Site Supervisor. Strives to work independently to complete all aspects of commercial plumbing.
Repair various types of pipes including iron, steel, copper and pvc.
Inspect equipment, structures or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Operate powered equipment, including hand tools, stationary machines and others as required.
Make decisions and solve problems by analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution.
Maintain a high-quality initiative while completing assigned duties.
Maintain a professional and positive relationship with customers.
Respond to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
Test for leaks in new and repaired systems with compressed air and/or water.