Youth Trade Apprentice — Hands-On Learning Trades

DJ Youth Apprentice Pipeline For High School Students (Electrical)

We welcome apprentices across the following trades:

• Electrical
• HVAC
• Plumbing
• Sprinkler Fitting (Fire Protection)

This posting is for our Youth Apprentice talent pipeline and is not an immediate or active job opening. Dave Jones hires all Youth Apprentices during the spring months in preparation for the upcoming school year. Applications submitted outside of our spring hiring period will be reviewed and considered for the next summer onboarding cycle.

• Starting pay is $18.00 per hour for all Youth Apprentice positions.

Dave Jones is a full‑service mechanical contractor building careers and communities across Southern Wisconsin. We're known for high‑quality work in residential and commercial projects and for a culture that values customer service, craftsmanship, safety, and growth.

Customer Focused.

• Excellence
• Family
• Forward Thinking
• Giving Back
• Work Hard, Play Hard

We welcome candidates interested in Youth‑Apprentice work across our four trades:

• Electrical
• HVAC
• Plumbing
• Sprinkler Fitting (Fire Protection)

We hire across the New Construction business area (Commercial Multi‑Family and Residential Single‑Family homes).

• Support field crews with material handling, site organization, and jobsite housekeeping.
• Use basic hand and power tools safely under guidance.
• Assist with install prep (e.g., cutting openings, staging equipment, loading/unloading).
• Practice safety and quality basics, helping maintain clean, compliant work areas.
• Work as part of a team and develop trade awareness across New Construction environments (Actual tasks vary by trade and project).

• You're reliable, safety‑minded, and eager to learn.
• You enjoy hands‑on work and teamwork in a fast‑moving environment.
• You bring a positive attitude and show up ready to contribute.

• We'll review your application and keep it active in our talent pipeline.
• Expect a response from one of our HR team members within 24‑48 business hours to discuss next steps.
• Referrals will be connected to the appropriate recruiter for next steps.