Apprentice Plumber, Chittenden Co. & Northwestern VT

The ideal candidate is hardworking, self-motivated, and eager to learn. This position is responsible for assisting a Licensed Plumber in assembling and installing pipe systems, and pipe support as well as any other daily tasks as assigned. This position will learn the skills and codes to be a licensed plumber through lessons both taught on the job and in the classroom.

Requirements+

• Works under direct supervision while learning the plumbing trade.
• Prepares pipes, tubing, and hangers for plumber with accuracy and precision.
• Carries tools and materials for the job to the location of work.
• Assembles pipe and tubing sections, which may include soldering, threading, pro-press, or brazing tasks.
• Measures, cuts, threads, and bends pipe to required angle as needed.
• Installs other plumbing equipment, such as sinks, tubs, toilets, water heaters, air conditioners, appliances, and trim.
• Assists with testing pipe systems through observation of pressure gauges and fixes leaks that may exist.
• Always follows safety policies; immediately reports safety incidents to a Foreman.
• As part of the Piping Department, this individual is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Ensures assigned tools and equipment are properly maintained following preventive maintenance guidelines.
• Wears the necessary safety Personal Protective Equipment for each job task and construction site. Participates in all required safety trainings such as fall protection, CPR/First Aid, and job specific trainings identified by management.
• Performs other duties as assigned. These duties may include backing up other departments and/or operating forklifts or construction lifts following the appropriate training.

Qualifications:

• Able to participate in a formal apprenticeship program including participating in formal education during non-working hours.
• High school diploma or GED diploma required and/or equivalent education and experience.
• Valid driver's license required and able to travel to NY, NH, and VT
• OSHA 10 certification is a plus, or the ability to complete the certification within 14 days from the hire date.
• Works quickly and accurately under pressure and can handle considerable stress.
• Able to take constructive criticism and learn from mistakes.
• Reliable, organized, and able to work in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours and overtime as required, typically this position works Monday to Friday 8 hours a day.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and stoop throughout shift.
• Frequently lifting or moving items up to 75 pounds.
• Occasionally required to lift, carry, or hold up to 100 pounds.
• Exposed to extreme temperatures when working outside.
• Ability to frequently climb up and down and work at height. This includes climbing multiple flights of stairs, ladders (6ft to 14ft), and working from extension ladders.
• Some repetitive motion required.
• The typical work environment is a construction site setting.

Compensation Range

$20.00 to $24.00 per hour

What is listed above is representative of the position's responsibilities, which may change during employment at the company's discretion. Vermont Mechanical prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors. Vermont Mechanical encourages women, minorities, low-income applicants, and people with disabilities to apply.