Apprentice Plumber

POSITION PURPOSE

David Lies Plumbing, Inc. is seeking a Plumber’s Apprentice to perform installations and repairs to residential and commercial plumbing systems. The successful applicant will have excellent Customer Service skills with the focus on building long-term relationships, excellent time management, sharp attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions. Reliable candidates will have opportunities for growth, if desired, and competitive pay. Must have work authorization, pass a drug screen, and have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record for operating company vehicles. David Lies Plumbing, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer.

Essential Functions

· Assists plumber with various installations and repairs on plumbing system parts, fixtures, drainage systems, and other infrastructures for residential and commercial properties.

· Anticipates supporting tasks such as: disassembling and clearing away old plumbing fixtures, assembling and preparing new fixtures, using appropriate hand tools, and watching for safety issues.

· Assists and helps maintain cleanliness of Company vehicle and shop.

· Follows plumber’s instructions to stage, load and unload assigned Company vehicle for job assignments, including all hardware, pipe, tools, and plumbing assemblies or fixtures. Restock shop as needed.

· Observe and listen to plumber’s instructions to gain knowledge of building and plumbing codes.

· Practices safe working habits and techniques according to Company protocol and training.

· Keeps accurate written records of time worked, work performed, materials used, and customer information to report daily.

· Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Exhibits a working knowledge of the structure and content of the English language.

· Critical Thinking by using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

· Reading Comprehension to understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

· Cooperation includes being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

· Ability to convey information effectively.

· Organization for systematically managing one’s time, maintaining an orderly workspace, organizing resources, and prioritizing projects for maximum productivity.

· Spatial Orientation to know your location in relation to the environment; know where other objects are in relation to you.

Education and Experience (Required)

· High School Diploma or equivalent.

· 1-2 years’ working experience in plumbing, facilities maintenance, or equivalent trade school.

· Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Working Conditions

Works both inside and outside, subject to extreme temperatures. Worker may frequently be in close quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, small enclosed rooms with small sewage and line pipes; may work in narrow aisles or passageways. Subject to atmospheric hazards, such as fumes, odors, dust, gases, and poor ventilation. May occasionally be required to work some evenings and weekends.

Physical Requirements

· Talking: Frequently. Able to convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.

· Hearing: Continuously. Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive general and ordinary information.

· Visual Abilities: Continuously. Average visual acuity essential to prepare or inspect documents or products, or operate machinery.

· Repetitive Motion: Frequently. Substantial and regular movements or motion required using the wrists, hands, and fingers, including Finger Dexterity to flex and extend fingers for fine and precise manipulation of small items.

· Physical Strength: Medium Work. Exerting, lifting and/or moving up to 50 lbs., occasionally; and/or up to 35 lbs., frequently; and/or up to 20 lbs. continuously.

· Other Physical Requirements: Occasional – Sitting; crawling; and manipulating. Frequently – Balancing; lifting; carrying; grasping; and climbing. Continually - Walking; standing; bending; reaching; kneeling; stooping; squatting; and trunk twisting.

ABOUT US

David Lies Plumbing, Inc. has been family owned and operated in Wichita, Kansas, since 1978. Since 2012, the second generation has led the full-service plumbing company specializing in both residential and commercial plumbing repairs, remodels, and new construction.

Our focus is customer satisfaction. Our goal is to build long-term customer relationships. Our seasoned professionals work diligently to make the plumbing experience as worry-free as possible. We are a reliable and cohesive team providing a friendly and safe work environment.

Full Time Employees are provided the following benefits:

· Health Insurance

· Dental Insurance

· Vision Care

· Supplemental Hospital

· Supplemental Cancer

· Life Insurance

· Dependent Life Insurance

· Paid Time Off

· Paid Holidays (6)

· Employee Assistance Program

· Company Uniforms

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $22