Plumber Apprentice

JOB OVERVIEW:

A Mechanical Contractor Plumber Apprentice is skilled in the installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems in large-scale commercial and industrial settings. These professionals work with plumber supervision to ensure that all plumbing systems, including water supply, waste disposal, and gas lines, function efficiently and safely within a building or complex. Their expertise covers a range of sophisticated plumbing systems from basic water supply networks to complex HVAC using copper, PVC, cast iron, screw pipe and HDP.

MUST BE ENROLLED IN THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AS A PLUMBER APPRENTICE.

IF NOT ALREADY ENROLLED, CANDIDATE MUST BE ENROLLED IN NACTF THOUGH M&D. CLASSES BEGIN 8/5, 4-YEAR PROGRAM.

FUNCTIONAL DUTIES & REQUIREMENTS:

• System Analysis: Assist in evaluating blueprints, plans, and specifications to understand the plumbing requirements of a particular project.

• Installation: Assist in the set up advanced plumbing systems, including those integrated into HVAC and inert (medical) gas using copper, PVC, cast iron, screw pipe and HDP

• Maintenance: Assist in testing of sophisticated plumbing installations to ensure they function optimally.

• Troubleshooting: Identify, diagnose and resolve with plumber supervision issues within complex plumbing networks.

• Safety Protocols: Adhering to safety regulations and standards, ensuring the safety of oneself and others on the job site.

• Regulation & Code Compliance: Assist in verification that all installations and repairs comply with local, state, and national codes and standard requirements.

• Collaboration: Working closely with other tradespeople to maintain project execution

• Documentation: Assist with keeping records of work performed, materials used, and other relevant data.

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Requirements: Interpret drawings, schematics, and technical specifications including codes and regulations with supervision.

• Piping & Valve Systems: Install and maintain specialized piping and valve systems with supervision that are designed for commercial and industrial applications from copper, PVC, cast iron, screw pipe and HDP

• Soldering: Join and seal sections of pipes using soldering and swaging techniques with supervision.

• System Integration: Assist coordination with other trades, such as electrical or HVAC contractors, to ensure plumbing systems integrate seamlessly.

• Equipment Calibration: Assist in the installation, set up and calibrate specialized equipment like pumps, boilers, and heaters with supervision.

• Water Treatment Systems: Install and repair water purification and treatment systems as required in industrial contexts with supervision.

• Gas Systems: Install and repair gas lines and related systems with supervision.

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• System Flush: Assist in the cleaning and flushing the system after installation to remove any debris or contaminants.

• Inspection: Assist in performing site inspections of plumbing systems to meet safety and regulatory requirements.

• Pressure Tests: Conduct rigorous head or pressure tests to validate the integrity of plumbing and gas installations with supervision.

• Material Selection: Recognize appropriate materials based on usage and specific requirements of the project, to ensure durability and safety with supervision.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

• Minimum of high school education or GED equivalent, or trade school

• Enrolled in M&D apprentice program

• Preferred

• Previous plumbing experience

• Desired

• State certified Plumbers Apprentice Card

• Desired

• Required to read and write English, follow verbal instructions, and use simple math

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Basic understanding of plumbing systems, components

• Ability to read and comprehend project drawings components and materials

• Must be detail oriented and organized

• Must be able to manage and prioritize multiple task and schedule requirements

• Strong TEAM player

PHYSICAL INVOLVEMENT:

Employee may be required to do the following: reaching in all directions, handling and manipulating objects and machines; lifting from ground level, waist lever, and/or overhead; carrying objects, etc.; standing; sitting; walking; bending; seeing with or without correction; hearing with or without correction; following set procedures and standards; applying basic mathematical skills; repeating tasks of short duration; following oral and/or written directions; reading; writing; ability to recognize and report safety hazards.

MENTAL INVOLVEMENT:

Employee may be required to do the following: following set procedures and standards; applying basic mathematical skills; planning work and selecting proper tools; comparing and understanding differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures, and objects; picturing and evaluating solid objects from drawing or diagrams using standards that can be measured or checked, following oral and/or written directions, plans and blueprints; reading; writing; ability to recognize and report safety hazards.

WORK ENVIROMENT FACTORS:

• Location: industrial construction sites and/or office environment

• Mobility Barriers to Access Job Site: uneven ground level; obstructed pathways

• Climatic/Environmental Conditions at Job Site: predominately indoor climate; various noise levels caused by tools, machinery, equipment, etc., potential exposure to chemical substances.

M&D Mechanical Contractors, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing law.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.