Plumbing Apprentice

Power Design, Inc. • Charlottesville, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Plumbing Apprentice position offers an opportunity to start a career in plumbing with a clear path to becoming a Plumbing Journeyman and potentially a team manager. Apprentices will earn a paycheck while gaining firsthand experience and learning the trade. The role involves partnering with a licensed Plumbing Journeyman for on-the-job training, assisting with multifamily and commercial plumbing installations, learning large-scale project scopes, installing water supply and drainage systems, setting fixtures, and ensuring compliance with plumbing codes. Successful candidates must register, enroll, and participate in an official mechanical apprenticeship program and attend required classes. Power Design is a National Design Build Contractor specializing in electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and systems technologies, known for its innovative approach and commitment to its unique culture and work-life balance.

Requirements

• Motivated individuals who want to learn the mechanical trade
• High school diploma or GED
• 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

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