Plumbing Service Apprentice

Hoffmann Brothers • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

At Hoffmann Brothers, the Plumbing Service Apprentice supports experienced Plumbing Service Professionals with the installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems. The position is intended for someone beginning a plumbing career and offers hands-on experience and training, with the opportunity to progress toward becoming a Plumber.

The role involves working at residential and commercial properties, communicating with customers throughout service visits, and following safe work practices. Work may take place outdoors in all seasons and in hot or cold environments, including small crawl spaces and other confined areas. Priorities may change, and the employee must communicate consistently with customers, vendors, coworkers, and others.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work from ladders, lifts, or in confined spaces.
• Strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and ability to take direction.
• Ability to perform the described physical duties, including sitting, standing, squatting, kneeling, walking, stooping, using hands to finger and handle controls, hearing, talking, reaching, climbing ladders, and lifting or moving 50 pounds and up.
• Ability to work outdoors throughout the seasons, in hot and cold environments, and in small crawl spaces.
• Close vision and ability to adjust focus.

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 service 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 with excavation jobs, including 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 and paid holidays.
• 401(k) matching program up to 10%.
• No on-call work.
• 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