Plumbing Service Apprentice

Hoffmann Brothers • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

At Hoffmann Brothers, the mission is “Improving Life in Every Home” for customers, employees, and the communities it serves. The company has provided HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and appliance repair for residential and commercial properties in St. Louis and Nashville, Tennessee, for more than 40 years.

The Plumbing Service Apprentice supports experienced Plumbing Service Professionals with plumbing system installation, maintenance, and repair. The position is suited to someone beginning a plumbing career who wants hands-on experience and training, with the opportunity to progress toward becoming a Plumber. The work includes residential and commercial service tasks, customer communication, and safe operation of tools and equipment. Employees work outdoors throughout the seasons and may encounter changing priorities and continual interruptions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work from ladders, lifts, or in confined spaces.
• Strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and ability to take direction.
• Regular ability to sit, stand, squat, kneel, walk, stoop, use hands to finger and handle controls, hear, and talk; frequent reaching with hands and arms.
• Ability to climb ladders, work in hot and cold environments, and work in small crawl spaces.
• Regular ability to lift and/or move 50 lbs or more.
• Close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work outdoors throughout the seasons and manage continual interruptions and changing priorities.
• Effective, consistent, and constant communication with customers, vendors, coworkers, and others.

Nice To Haves

• Plumbing trade school or prior apprenticeship.
• Previous plumbing experience.
• Basic knowledge of hand tools, power tools, and plumbing terminology.

Responsibilities

• Identify required tools and special equipment, and select the type and size of pipe required.
• Locate and mark positions for connections and fixtures.
• Install supports and hangers for pipe, fixtures, and equipment.
• Assemble and install valves and fittings; install, repair, and maintain water treatment equipment, piping and controls, underground storm, sanitary, and water piping systems, sinks, tubs, toilets, water heaters, conditioners, plumbing fixtures, appliances, and trim.
• Test pipe systems and fixtures for leaks.
• Perform scheduled maintenance on plumbing systems and fixtures.
• Ensure installations, repairs, and maintenance are properly sized, aligned, supported, and graded, and meet applicable code requirements.
• Communicate clearly and confidently with customers throughout service so they understand what is happening in their home or business.
• Work safely and help ensure coworkers are working safely.
• Operate drain cleaning and clearing equipment; perform jetting and milling when required.
• Operate or assist on jobs requiring excavation, trenching, and hand-digging when required.
• Perform or assist with partial and full repipes.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and family.
• Company vehicle.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid holidays.
• 401(k) matching program up to 10%.
• No on-call duty.
• No weekends.
• Employee and family discounts.
• Competitive pay and growth potential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED