Plumbing Apprentice/ Helper

JCM Associates

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Baltimore, Maryland

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The apprentice works alongside a licensed plumber to install, repair, and maintain various commercial plumbing and mechanical systems. Responsibilities include diagnosing system failures, assembling pipes, and performing preventative maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

You have at least one year of verifiable field experience as a Plumber's Helper and possess your own tools. You must be able to understand written and verbal instructions, including plans and specifications. You are also expected to be dependable, reliable, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Plumbing

Pipe Cutting

Pipe Assembly

Plumbing System Installation

Plumbing System Repair

Plumbing System Maintenance

Testing Plumbing Systems

Reading Plans

Reading Specifications

Plumbing Equipment Operation

Job Description

JCM Associates, Inc. is hiring Apprentice Plumbers for full time year-round positions in commercial mechanical construction projects in the MD, VA, and DC area.

JCM Associates, Inc. provides mechanical services throughout the Washington DC Metropolitan area. We take pride in every project we take on and strive to communicate and accomplish the goals each one of our clients sets out to achieve. These services include new construction, renovation and maintenance of HVAC and Plumbing systems for plan-spec, design-build and design-assist commercial and high-rise residential buildings.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Works alongside licensed plumber/supervisor daily to complete projects/tasks quickly and efficiently
  • Helps diagnose problems and/or failures in plumbing systems
  • Cutting and assembling pipes, cleaning water supply and disposal systems
  • Assists with installation, repairs, and maintaining chilled water, steam, heat, water, gas, drainage, sewage, and other plumbing systems
  • Assists with testing for leaks in new and repairs systems with compressed air and/or water for the purpose of ensuring that items are functional and in safe working conditions
  • Follows safety guidelines set forth by the company and Supervisor
  • Operates reamers, threading discs, sewer tapes, pipe cutters, snakes, and other plumbing equipment and hand tools
  • Assists plumbers with inspecting joints, valves, pumps, boilers, heaters, sinks, commodes, tanks, and other plumbing system components to locate malfunctions, and repairs or replaces as necessary
  • Performs preventative maintenance work as required

Minimum Skills/Requirements:

  • One year of verifiable field experience as a Plumber's Helper
  • Have own tools
  • Ability to understand plans and specifications
  • Understands written and verbal instructions
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
  • Attendance, reliability, dependability and flexibility
  • Strong communication skills

Incentives/Benefits:

  • Excellent compensation
  • Bonus Eligibility
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation
  • 401K
  • Owner-funded retirement plan
  • Health, Disability and Life insurance

Job Type: Full Time

JCM offers competitive salary/hourly range reflective of candidate's experience

Drug Free / E.O.E.

JCM Associates

Founded in 1987 by James C. McReady III, his father James C. McReady Jr., and Robert Bryant, JCM Associates, Inc. quickly established itself as an industry leader. An entrepreneurial spirit, hard work and a passion for the mechanical trade has guided JCM’s growth. 30 years later, JCM is one of the most respected and sought after Mechanical Contractors in the Washington, DC Metro area. Openings its doors with only three employees and a master plan, the company has grown to over 300 dedicated men and women. These employees are select individuals who believe in commitment, leadership and quality service for JCM’s customers. Office Buildings to Mixed Use Residential, Laboratories to College Dormitories, Data Centers to Hospitals, JCM is able to handle ANY large-scale commercial construction endeavor. JCM Associates, Inc. provides mechanical services throughout the Washington DC Metropolitan area. We take pride in every project we take on and strive to communicate and accomplish the goals each one of our clients sets out to achieve. These services include new construction, renovation and maintenance of HVAC and Plumbing systems for plan-spec, design-build and design-assist commercial and high-rise residential buildings. JCM’s mission can be summarized into one phrase “Culture of Cooperation”. JCM is recognized as a collaborative partner and dependable team member always promoting positive leadership to achieve project success. Employees, clients and subcontractors are selected based on the principals of integrity, trust and commitment to this mission. We utilize the passion for what we do and the most up to date planning as well as construction techniques to help us be successful. The flexibility to adapt to market changes and our quest to be at the cutting edge of technology make us the Mechanical Industry Leader.
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