Apprenticeship Program Garden City

Day 1-90

During the 1st 90 days of apprenticeship training, the apprentice will learn about the physical portions of the job, workflow, safety procedures, identification of materials and chemicals used in the plumbing industry almost daily, and how to use and identify plumbing tools. These tasks include but aren’t limited to,

• Learning about job site safety procedures/ PPE
• Learning how to identify materials and their uses
• Learning to identify tools and how to safely use them
• Being introduced to chemicals used in plumbing applications and clean up
• Identifying the workflow of the job
• Digging ditches
• Breaking and hauling concrete
• Properly protecting the customers property
• Keeping job site, vans, and MPE property clean
• Do as the Plumber instruct, unless deemed unsafe. Unsafe practices include but are not limited to, entering a trench over 4’ deep without shoring or spoil pile being properly placed away from the edge of the trench, standing on the top rung of the ladder, entering a confined space, entering raw sewage, etc.
• Being on time

Once the first 90 days are complete, a review of the apprentice’s performance will be completed. If the apprentice has displayed a working knowledge of the tasks listed above, then they will move on to the second phase of the apprenticeship program.

• Practical work experience working with plumbing systems and equipment.
• Ability to read technical manuals, blueprints and schematics.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• A willingness to learn and work overtime when required.
• Ability to handle criticism appropriately.
• A valid driver's license and reliable transportation.