Plumbing Apprentice

The Christman Company•Fort Worth, TX

23h

About The Position

Build More with Your Career at Christman Facility Solutions With projects throughout the Metro Dallas region, Christman Facility Solutions is a great place to begin, continue or grow your career. We’re searching for the next generation of innovative minds who want to shape the world and live to build. Christman Facility Solutions is looking for a Plumbing Apprentice in our Mesquite, Texas region. What You Will Do: As a Plumbing Apprentice, your primary daily responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Registration with Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners for a Plumbing Apprentice License must be completed on 1st day of employment if not already licensed
Work requires manual dexterity to use plumbing and power tools.
Have personal hand tools and tool belt/pouch within the first 3 months of employment (refer to the mandatory tool list provided during onboarding).
Must be conscious of time schedules and deadlines.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Must be able to tolerate heights without fear.
Must have reliable transportation.
Must be willing to travel 60 miles a day dependent on project location relative to where the employee lives.
Long distance travel required occasionally, including overnight stays depending on the project.

Nice To Haves

Previous construction or plumbing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Completes 2,000 hours of on-the-job training each year of apprenticeship.
Assists plumbers by performing tasks under the direct supervision of the designated Plumber/Foreman.
Fulfils and complies with all requirements as described in the designated Employee Handbook.
Demonstrates safe work habits and proper care and use of tools and equipment.
Comprehends and practices safe work procedures as outlined in the Company Safety Policy & Handbook.
Works on pipes, fittings and fixtures for heating, water, steam and drainage systems.
Cuts and installs pipe hangers.
Hangs pipe and assists in the setting of equipment.
Cuts, solders, and threads pipe as required using pipe cutter, acetylene torch and pipe threading equipment.
Digs trenches, either by use of hand tools or power equipment.
Assists the supervisor with tracking material usage and material that needs to be ordered.
Responsible for the upkeep and possession of power tools issued from the warehouse.
Properly plans and executes specific work as directed.
Keeps all material, tools and equipment in an orderly fashion and maintains a clean work area.
Identifies safety hazards and takes all necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize hazards.