P2 Plumbing Apprentice

Regional Water Authority • Full-time • Franklin, Connecticut, United States • $18 - $25 / hour • 1m ago

Our purpose is to make life better for people by delivering water for life. Our mission is to provide customer with high-quality water and services at a reasonable cost while promoting the preservation of watershed lands and aquifers. Our vision is to be an innovative water utility that sustains life, strengthens our communities and protects natural resources for future generations. Our STARS values are Service, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Safety.

Carboni Plumbing and Heating, and RWA Well Services LLC company is seeking a P2-Plumbing Apprentice. In this role, you will be working with a licensed Technician who will guide you for a variety of residential plumbing, repair, maintenance, and installation functions, including well pump systems, water treatment, gas, and oil-fired equipment, remodeling new construction, drain cleaning, frozen pipe repair and all other general plumbing service work.

You will be trained to handle residential services issues, including diagnosis, repair installation functions. Must be skilled and adept at interfacing with customers, explaining and resolving general plumbing issues. Hours are generally 7:30am-4:00pm (M-F).

Responsibilities:

Runs residential services calls for plumbing based, repair maintenance or new construction.
Performs residential Well Services repair and maintenance calls.
Monitors truck inventory, prepares requisitions for procurement of materials and supplies.
Customer facing communication responsibility regarding plumbing service diagnosis and repair requirements.
Coverage required for early starts and after-hours emergency situations, as needed.
Participates in training to stay current with new technology and techniques.
Other duties as required to achieve the mission of the RWA Well Services.

Become proficient and competent to provide quality professional workmanship in this trade. Training in safety and developing good work habits, minimum training hours per CT requirements are 4,000 hours on the job training plus required educational training.

QUALIFICATIONS:Educational Requirements:

Plumping Trade School is preferred
Previous apprenticeship is a plus

Experience/Skills/Abilities:

Valid CT driver's license
On call assistance will be required once trained
Personal tools required
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent ability to communicate (verbally and in writing) and work as a team.
Ability to utilize technology such as an iPad for daily operational use.
Must be able to initiate and work through conflicts to achieve desired change.
Must be able to read and understand residential plumbing manual and specifications.
Maintain valid Connecticut motor vehicle operator’s license.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while remaining calm and composed.
Ability to multi-task when assigning, reviewing, and tracking numerous work orders and projects.

Why Join the RWA?

Be part of a forward-thinking organization that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Enjoy opportunities for career growth and professional development
Competitive benefits package

The RWA’s comprehensive benefits package includes:

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Generous paid time off
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
401k and tuition reimbursement plans
Wellness Program & Incentives

South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority (SCCRWA) will not discriminate or permit discrimination against any person or group of persons on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, intellectual disability, mental disability or physical disability including, but not limited to, blindness, (unless such disability, even with reasonable accommodation, prevents the applicant from being able to perform the work involved), or in any manner prohibited by the laws of the United States or of the State of Connecticut. Further SCCRWA will not retaliate against or condone retaliation against any person or group of persons who oppose actions, treatment or conduct that they believe to be discriminatory.