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Lochridge-Priest is a family owned and operated company that has served the Central Texas area for over 50 years. Also, we are the largest provider of residential and commercial heating and air-conditioning services as well as plumbing services in Central Texas. We have recently expanded our electrical and building automation service areas. We have our own Engineering team and a sheet metal shop, Advanced Sheet Metal. With offices in Waco, Temple, Ft. Worth, and Corsicana and over 400 dedicated employees, we're dedicated to serving your home, business, and industrial comfort needs. We work as a team to deliver best in class service to our customers.

If you are passionate about learning a new trade or advancing your current skills into a long-term sustainable career, then you will want to come and work with the most skilled plumbing team in Central Texas. As a plumbing apprentice you will be assisting and learning from a top Journeyman plumber and earning competitive wages and benefits, as well as hours, that build up to earn you further advancement in plumbing licenses. Plumbing is a thriving industry, however this is not an easy job.

Company Benefits

• Medical, Dental Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401K with Company Match
• Continuous Training

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works with Journeyman Plumbers to assemble, install and repair plumbing and/or medgas systems according to project specifications and appropriate trade and building codes. These systems may consist of pipes, fittings, fixtures and boilers for hydronic heating, water, medgas and drainage systems.
• Install supports and hangers for pipe, fixtures and equipment.
• Ensures personal safety, job quality, and timely completion of each assigned project task.
• Help prepare and keep the job site clean and organized through all phases of the job.
• Requires Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for anyone entering and/or working on job site at all times.

Skills

• Experience in Commercial plumbing preferred.
• Must have current Apprentice license or be willing to work toward by a specified time.
• Good analytical skills and attention to detail with ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, and manuals.
• Excellent customer service skills with desire to exceed customer expectations.
• Ability to work independently in a timely manner, making sure job is done correctly the first time.

Additional Qualifications

• Current Apprentice Plumber license preferred
• Work as part of our team to ensure customer satisfaction
• Valid social security number
• Must be able to pass drug test(s) as required by company
• Lift up to 50 pounds; be able to push, pull, carry or maneuver heavier items (with additional manpower or appropriate devices); carry ladders; work from heights, work in small crawl spaces.
• Observe all company procedures and safety rules
• Maintain accurate time records and send to payroll when required
• Neat, professional appearance

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.