Apprentice Plumber

Purpose: As an apprentice plumber, you will play a crucial role in the success of our projects. While working under the guidance of journeyman plumbers, you will learn to install, modify, inspect, repair, and maintain plumbing fixtures in gas, water, and drainage systems according to applicable building codes for either single family residential or multifamily housing. The purpose of your apprenticeship is to earn your journeyman license so you can then teach apprentice plumbers the trade.

Responsibilities:

Learn to inspect, install, modify, repair, and maintain plumbing fixtures in gas, water, and drainage systems according to applicable building codes

Learn to identify electrical and safety problems

Take necessary corrective action to fix electrical and safety problems

Learn to read blueprints

Complete quality control sheets

Manage multiple projects simultaneously

Attend apprentice school one night per week until journeyman license is earned

Manage subcontractors being utilized for the job

Build and maintain project schedules to meet deadlines

Learn from and take instruction from supervisors

Learn and perform necessary tasks from all phases of electrical

Qualifications:

Leadership skills and the ability to empower individuals on your team

Ability to produce quality work

Excellent communication skills to be used when working with builders, general contractors, and project managers

Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures

Ability to follow directions

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid driver's license

Strong work ethic that you display daily

Ability to work 6 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday and an occasional Saturday

*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This position is a safety sensitive position.

Why work for Kimbel Mechanical?

Kimbel Mechanical Systems, Inc is Arkansas' largest mechanical contractor performing work nationwide. We perform all phases of plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work on projects such as single-family homes, apartments, condominiums, hotels, and student housing. Kimbel offers employees year-round employment, top pay, and great benefits with opportunities for professional growth, and much more. At Kimbel, your career is our priority. With a structured Career Path laid out in front of you the day you walk in the door, Kimbel dedicates its commitment and resources to ensure you reach your career goals.

Upon hire, PTO hours are added to your PTO account

Health coverage: Choose either PPO or HDHP plan

Dental and vision coverage

Basic Life Insurance provided by Kimbel, additional voluntary life insurance policies available

Short-term disability policy. At your one year anniversary Kimbel automatically enrolls employees in the company-paid short term and long-term disability policies at no cost.

Supplemental Accident and Critical Illness

Secure Save Emergency Savings Fund

401(k) retirement plan with a match

Six paid holidays, two paid volunteer days per calendar year

2 weeks paid parental leave, 4 weeks paid birth recovery leave

First 6 months of diapers and wipes provided by Kimbel for newborns

$150 Red Wing or Zappos at Work Boot Voucher to purchase new boots every 2 years

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