Apprentice Plumber

Join the Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Team! We prioritize our employees with competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and world-class training programs including technical, virtual, communications, and sales training.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company car
• Dental insurance

Responsibilities

• Assist with diagnosing problems and/or failures in plumbing systems
• Assist with installing various domestic water and vacuum systems
• Document activities for the purpose of providing written support for activities performed
• Assist in repairing various systems or components to include toilets, sinks, vents, faucets, water softeners, garbage disposals, sewer lines, vacuum breakers, hot water heaters, etc.
• Assist with pipe repair, ensuring items are functional and in safe working condition
• Request equipment and supplies to maintain inventory and ensure availability of materials
• Test for leaks in new and repaired systems with water
• Assist with measuring, cutting, threading, bending, reaming, and installing pipe and pipe fittings
• Assemble pipe sections, tubing, or fittings
• Assists in locating and marking position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, or fixtures in structures
• Maintain and properly clean and stock service vehicle
• Attend weekly departmental meetings
• Participate in periodic inventory and truck inspections
• Maintain tools and machinery in good condition and use all tools in a safety conscious manner
• Participate in all company sponsored training classes
• Maintain a professional image at all times by:
  • Wearing only company approved and provided BFP apparel
  • Following safety policies and procedures
  • Abiding by ALL BFP standards of performance and code of ethics
  • Maintaining a courteous demeanor with all customers and associates
  • Maintaining company vehicle, ensuring cleanliness and organization, both inside and out
  • Respecting the customer’s property

Requirements

• High school diploma or Equivalent or willing to pursue general education degree (GED)
• Apprentice license a plus
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen
• Ability to work with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and other company provided software with minimal supervision
• Ability to operate desktop computers, tablets and phone systems
• Ability to speak and communicate with others to convey information effectively
• Possess a service orientation by actively looking for ways to help people

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work under stressful conditions and may be exposed to verbal and/or physical confrontations
• Must be able to work extended hours, nights or weekends
• Ability to stand, walk, and climb ladders and stairs
• Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl

Pay

This is a full-time, non-exempt position that is eligible for overtime. Competitive pay rate based on performance.

Schedule

Forty (40) hours per week and occasional overtime may be required with prior manager approval.