Plumber Apprentice

Company: Harper Building Systems
Location: Boynton Beach
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE: The incumbent lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs, and maintains plumbing systems and related equipment for assigned projects. KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES: + Assembles pipe sections, tubings, and fittings using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing, and welding equipment. + Fills pipes or plumbing fixtures with water/air and observes pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks. + Reviews blueprints and specifications to determine work details and procedures. + Locates and marks the position of pipe installations, connections, penetrations, and fixtures in structures using measuring instruments such as rulers and levels. + Measures, cuts, threads, and bends pip using hand power tools or machines. + Cuts openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings using hand and power tools. + Hangs steel supports from ceiling joists to hold pipes in place. + Repairs plumbing, replaces defective washers, mends broken pipes, and opens clogged drains. + Installs underground storm, sanitary, and water piping systems. + Inspects equipment, structures, and materials to identify the cause of errors, safety hazards, or other issues, and solutions or escalates them appropriately. CONDUCT STANDARDS: + Maintains appropriate Company confidentiality at all times. + Protects the assets of the Company and ethically upholds the Code of Conduct & Ethics in all situations. + Cultivates and promotes the Hearts & Minds safety culture. + Consistently exemplifies the Core Values of the Company (we CARE, we ACT WITH INTEGRITY, we are INNOVATIVE, and we are ACCOUNTABLE). WORK ENVIRONMENT: + This position operates primarily in the field installing, maintaining, and repairing and HVACsystems. Jobsite work is likely to entail varying exposure to weather, potentially harmful materials or chemicals, fumes, odors, noise, dangerous machinery, and/or other conditions typically associated with a live construction site. + Depending on the work location, the incumbent may be exposed to extreme temperatures, inclement weather, noise, poor ventilation/lighting, and other hazards or conditions typically associated with a construction job site. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Approximations on a daily basis) Standing, Walking 4-6 Hours Reaching Above Shoulder Height 4-6 Hours Working with Body Bent at Waist 4-6 Hours Working with Arms Extended at Shoulder Level 2-4 Hours Kneeling, Crawling, Squatting 4-6 Hours Pushing, Pulling 2-4 Hours Twisting, Turning 2-4 Hours Climbing Ladders, Stairs 2-4 Hours Lifting, Carrying without Assistance (Maximum) 50 Pounds TRAVEL: + This position may require up to 15% travel. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: + 0-4 years of mechanical contracting experience. + General knowledge of HVAC systems. + Ability to take instruction. + Capacity to facilitate teamwork and collaborative relationships. + Willingness and ability to work nights and overtime on an as-needed basis. + Valid Drivers License. + PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: + Rigging and Signaling Certification. + Forklift Certification. + Aerial and Scissor Lift Certification. + Qualified candidates are asked to apply to this position directly via our Open Opportunities page at https://harperbuildingsystems.com/careers/open-opportunities .

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