Plumbing Apprentice

Comfort Systems USA MidSouth • Birmingham, AL

5d

About The Position

In this position you will support commercial construction projects by installing plumbing systems and related materials.

Requirements

• Punctual and regular attendance with professional demeanor and positive, caring attitude
• Must adhere to Company Core Values (Be Safe | Be Honest | Be Respectful | Be Innovative | Be Collaborative)
• Ability to work on a team and interact with people while maintaining a positive, cooperative and teachable attitude
• Complies and promotes company Safety policies
• Must have the ability to travel to job sites and occasionally have overnight stays
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor
• Initiative; self-motivated (driven), self-starter
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to stand, squat, bend, kneel, climb, and comfortably lift up to 50 lbs
• Follow and adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug test in accordance to our Company Substance Abuse Policy

Nice To Haves

• 3 years of commercial plumbing experience preferred
• Current / valid apprentice license in applicable state
• Willingness to learn to read blueprints and shop drawing
• Knowledge of basic and tools and ability to read a tape measure preferred
• OSHA 10-hour preferred
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Basic math skills include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, to perform routine measurements and calculations. Ability to work with fractions, percentages, and decimals.

Responsibilities

• Assist with commercial plumbing installation from underground/rough-ins, stack out to trim outs on large scale commercial and industrial construction projects such as, healthcare, government, educational, manufacturing, data centers and others
• Install hangers and supports for pipes, equipment, and fixtures prior to installation for water, gas, compressed air, medical gas, or other liquids
• Regular use of basic hand tools and ability to read a tape measure
• Assist with the installation of materials such as copper, steel, cast iron, PVC, CPVC, PEX, and other piping
• Duties could include assisting with setting grease traps, decontamination tanks, oil interceptors, lint interceptors, utility hookups, etc
• Able to work off ladders, man lifts and other equipment from various heights
• Perform other related duties or special projects, as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive pay and incentives
• Medical, Vision, Dental
• Paid holidays and flexible, generous PTO - 2 weeks after 90 days, opportunity to gain up to 5 weeks
• 401(k) Plan with multiple investment options
• Training and Development Programs
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount programs
• Company-paid and voluntary life insurance
• Company-paid and voluntary accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)
• Company-paid short-term disability and voluntary long-term disability
• Healthcare reimbursement account and dependent care reimbursement account
• Health savings account with company contributions
• Vehicle discount purchase programs

What This Job Offers

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