APPRENTICE L1

DOWDY CORP•Panama City, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision of the job site superintendent or other designated individual, the Commercial Plumbing Apprentice must be able to follow written and verbal directives from a supervisor. The Apprentice is a mid-level position within the Commercial Plumbing Division and is considered a plumber in training. The incumbent may also be responsible for performing the duties of a helper, i.e. cleaning and preparing the job site, loading and delivering materials, and using a variety of hand tools and machinery, both manual and electric, i.e. hole-hawg, hammer drill, chipping hammer, power drills, grinders, saws, pressure washers, levels and a tape measure. The Apprentice may also be responsible for setting up and taking down ladders, scaffolding, and other temporary structures. The Apprentice is also responsible for digging/installing underground sanitary sewer, underground domestic water, above ground DWV (drain, waste, vent) piping and above ground domestic water. The incumbent must be able to properly identify and install basic DWV/water fittings, and glue PVC and CPVC piping when applicable. The Apprentice is also responsible for digging/installing underground sanitary sewer, underground domestic water, above ground DWV piping and above ground domestic water. The incumbent must be able to identify/pull basic DWV fittings and be able to glue PVC and CPVC piping according to industry standards. The Apprentice must be able to lay out the domestic water and DWV according to plumbing system of the building. The incumbent must be able to know the basics of trim setting, i.e. sinks, lavatories, toilets, water cooler, etc. The Apprentice must be able to read plumbing plans, lay out plumbing systems and provide appropriate guidance/directives to Helpers. The Apprentice must know how to rough-in a slab, stack out a building, and trim out the building. The Apprentice, who is in a mid-level plumbing position, will need required tools to perform the job.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening test and agree to comply with all company policies including the companys drug-free workplace policy.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and able to push/pull up to 75 pounds.
Must have excellent communication skills and able to follow directives.
Must have knowledge of basic hand tools, both manual and electrical.
Must be dependable and able to work flexible hours when needed.
When applicable, may be required to successfully pass a Level 2 background screening.

Responsibilities

Must be willing and able to perform physical labor as directed by superintendent or another designated individual.
Under direct supervision of either the job site superintendent or other designated individual, the Apprentice must be able to follow written and verbal directives.
The Apprentice must be willing and able to perform physical labor as directed by the superintendent or another designated individual.
The Apprentice is a mid-level position within the Commercial Plumbing Division and is considered a plumber in training.
The incumbent may also be responsible for performing the duties of a helper, i.e. cleaning and preparing the job site, loading and delivering materials, and using a variety of hand tools and machinery, both manual and electric, i.e. hole-hawg, hammer drill, chipping hammer, power drills, grinders, saws, pressure washers, levels and a tape measure.
The Apprentice may also be responsible for setting up and taking down ladders, scaffolding, and other temporary structures.
The Apprentice is also responsible for digging/installing underground sanitary sewer, underground domestic water, above ground DWV (drain, waste, vent) piping and above ground domestic water.
The incumbent must be able to properly identify and install basic DWV/water fittings, and glue PVC and CPVC piping when applicable.
The Apprentice is also responsible for digging/installing underground sanitary sewer, underground domestic water, above ground DWV piping and above ground domestic water.
The incumbent must be able to identify/pull basic DWV fittings and be able to glue PVC and CPVC piping according to industry standards.
The Apprentice must be able to lay out the domestic water and DWV according to plumbing system of the building.
The incumbent must be able to know the basics of trim setting, i.e. sinks, lavatories, toilets, water cooler, etc.
The Apprentice must be able to read plumbing plans, lay out plumbing systems and provide appropriate guidance/directives to Helpers.
The Apprentice must know how to rough-in a slab, stack out a building, and trim out the building.
The Apprentice, who is in an entry-level plumbing position, will need required tools to perform the job.