Plumbing Apprentice

Comfort Systems•Louisville, CO

7h•$20 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Design Mechanical, Inc. a Comfort Systems USA company In Colorado, we have two locations – Louisville, our corporate headquarters, and Breckenridge with a combined 400 employees. Locally, we are a small family environment, and nationally, as part of Comfort Systems USA, we are one the largest Mechanical Contractors with excellent benefits packages, competitive pay structures, career progression, and more. Job Title: Plumbing Apprentice Department: Plumbing Reports to: Labor Manager FLSA Status: Non-exempt (Eligible for OT) Location: Fort Collins, CO Wage Range : $20-28/hourly Benefits Included: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Matching 401K, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Company Paid Life & Voluntary Spouse & Child Insurance, AD&D, Employee Assistance Program, PTO, Paid Holidays, voluntary additional insurances/benefits, and other great perks. Job Description: Perform entry-level general pipefitting duties as required with supervision. Progress through the trade

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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’s 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, 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