What are the responsibilities and job description for the Apprentice - Plumbing position at Gallo Mechanical?
Reports to: Foreman
Focus Areas: Higher education, k‐12, hospitals, hotels, government, other institutional
campuses or facilities.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Plumbing Apprentice is responsible for assisting full‐fledged Plumbers with installing, repairing, and maintaining pipes, fixtures and other plumbing used for water distribution and wastewater disposal in both commercial and industrial buildings. This role is a great opportunity to learn the trade from seasoned Plumbers while working towards your Plumbing license and advancing your skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Installation of piping for water, gas, sewerage and drainage systems and related purposes.
- Assembly in position and connection of equipment and appliances used in plumbing systems.
- Welding connected with the trade and other methods of joining pipe.
- Maintenance and repair of equipment
- Operation, care and use of all tools connected with the trade.
- Daily Cleanup
IDEAL EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:
- A High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Active participation in a designated Apprenticeship program if required.
- This position requires working in diverse conditions including but not limited to mechanical equipment rooms with exposure to noisy operating equipment, extreme weather conditions, precarious places, and risk of electrical shock (high voltage).
- This position is highly physical and requires regular use of hands, fingers, walking, stooping, and kneeling. It requires employees to regularly lift and or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and or move more than 50 pounds.
About Gallo Mechanical
Gallo Mechanical is a top-tier mechanical construction and service provider headquartered in New Orleans. Gallo Mechanical LLC is built on a bedrock foundation of dedication to family, service and performance. The company, a 75-year locally-grown family operation, is deeply invested in finding the best way to both serve and grow the community in which they live and work. As they have grown over the last seven and a half decades, Gallo Mechanical has sought to ensure that their focus remains in reinvesting in their community through both the work they carry out and the opportunities that they provide.
Inclusive Employer
Our number one focus will always be our people. Gallo Mechanical welcomes employees from varied backgrounds and walks of life, and it’s reflected in our diverse community. Gallo Mechanical is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to administering personnel actions, including hiring, training, promoting and compensating its employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.
