Job Summary:
Associate enrolled in Storer Services’ 5-year technical program that combines classroom participation, field training as well as written evaluations for knowledge and competency in commercial plumbing. Upon successful completion of the program, apprentices will earn a Journeyman Plumbing License in their state.
Reporting Relationship
Reports to the Vice President of Service Operations and reports to the Director of Storer Services Apprenticeship Program for all Apprentice related activities
Progression
Core/Level 1 – 1st Year
Apprentice assigned to a Journeyman Plumber
Basic safety, communication skills and introduction to construction drawings
Plumbing tools
Pipe types and fittings
Plumbing fixtures and systems
Level 2 – 2nd Year
Apprentice assigned to a Journeyman Plumber
Plumbing math and drawings
Drain-Waste-Vent and water supply systems
Basic electricity, gas/oil system safety and installation
Level 3 – 3rd Year
Apprentice assigned to a Journeyman Plumber
Applied math and water supply
Venting and drainage system sizing
Handling corrosive piping
Service plumbing and water protection
Level 4 – 4th Year
Apprentice assigned to a Journeyman Plumber
Business codes and leadership
Water systems and waste disposal
Hydronic/solar heating systems
Water quality
Medical gas systems
5th Year
Apprentice assigned to a Journeyman Plumber
Completing on-the-job learning requirement
Preparing for Sate Plumbing Board Exam
Education
High School Diploma or Graduation Equivalency Diploma
Skills and Experience
Minimum of 3 years driving experience before entering the 2nd year/Level 2 of the Apprenticeship Program
Physical Demands
(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to walk, use hands to finger, reach, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
(The work environment described here is representative of the location(s) where duties are performed for this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
This position requires working outdoors, in mechanical/equipment rooms and possible extreme weather conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and heavy equipment. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions/ high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock (high voltage); and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Post Employment Training Required
Annual OSHA safety requirements