Plumber Apprentice - Texas

Applications for the Apprenticeship Program are accepted year-round; however, our selection and recruiting period runs from March through August each year. We host two Open House events, one in April and one in July, where prospective apprentices can learn more about the program and available opportunities. All applicants will be invited to attend an Open House as part of the recruiting process.

Following the Open House, selected applicants will be invited to join the program. Selections are made only during this recruiting window for classes that begin the first week of September and continue through May. Applicants are encouraged to apply early to be considered for the upcoming class cycle.

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

Minimum Requirements

Prospective Apprentices must be 18 years of age, drug free, have obtained a High School Diploma or Equivalency, and hold a valid driver's license.