Mechanical Apprentice - Plumber

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Mechanical Apprentice will assist a licensed Plumber in the installation or maintenance and inspection of plumbing systems and associated processes.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Regular attendance at assigned location; may include A/Z office or other project site;
• Works on systems that include sanitary waste and vent; laboratory/process waste; tempered water; potable and non-potable water; roof drainage;
• Works with materials that include cast iron; PVC; polypropylene; copper (solder and pro-press);
• Measure, cut, thread or bend pipe to required angle using hand or power tools or machines such as pipe cutters, pipe-threading machines or pipe-bending machines;
• Locate and mark the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes or fixtures in structures using measuring instruments such as rulers or levels;
• Test pipes or fixtures for leaks using various methods;
• Assemble pipe sections, tubing or fittings using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, soldering or brazing equipment;
• Install pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances or fixtures using hand or power tools;
• Detect faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notify supervisors;
• Direct helpers or apprentices in appropriate tasks;
• Read and interpret blueprints, plans or specifications to determine work details or procedures;
• Must maintain strict adherence to safety rules and quality;
• Participate in site housekeeping;
• Interacts with co-workers in an attentive courteous manner;
• Additional duties as directed by management.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team;
• Enrolled in trade school and/or apprenticeship program;
• Be highly focused on customer satisfaction expectations;
• Good documentation and record keeping;
• OSHA 10 certification.