What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plumbing Apprentice position at Deljo Heating and Cooling?
~ THE DELJO DIFFERENECE ~
A Century of Comfort: Your Trusted HVAC Experts!
Deljo Heating and Cooling, Chicago IL.
Deljo has been making comfort a priority for Chicago families since 1922, dedicated to delivering exceptional HVAC services with a focus on reliability and care.
We have an immediate opening for an Apprentice Plumber!
This position will work directly with a licensed plumber & gain hours on a Chicago Plumbing Apprentice License. We offer on-the-job training and significant growth potential within the company.
What We Have to Offer / Benefits:
- Medical insurance with 3 plan options including HSA
- Dental & vision insurance
- 5 Paid vacation days (40 hours) after 6 months; 10 days after 1 year (80 hours)
- 5 Paid sick days
- 6 Paid holidays
- 401K with 3% company match
- Short/Long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Tool assistance
- Growth and advancement opportunities
- Company paid training and continuing education
- Employee appreciation events - 2 per year
- Team events
Position: Apprentice Plumber
Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, some Saturdays as needed on a voluntary basis
Pay: $50,000 - $75,000/year depending on experience monthly bonuses
What You Will Be Doing / Troubleshooting and Maintenance:
- Perform tasks including drain clearing, cleaning, rodding, and jetting
- Handle issues related to water heaters (gas, electric, tankless), sump pumps, ejector pumps, gas lines, bathroom fixtures, low water pressure, lack of hot water, leaking faucets, and pipes, burst pipes, garbage disposal units, and various piping
- Possess expertise in sewer line maintenance, which encompasses backflow prevention, repair, addressing flooding, clearing clogs, and managing backups
- Install fixtures and appliances as needed
- Execute pipe replacement utilizing a range of materials such as galvanized steel, cast iron, copper, PVC, ABS, and PEX
- Undertake projects involving sewer and drain line replacement
- Install and upkeep sump pumps
- Perform sump pump backups
Required Qualifications:
- 2 years of plumbing field experience and installation experience
- Plumbing Apprentice Card
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting
- Valid driver's license with an insurable driving record
- Willing to invest in tools
- Follow written and verbal instructions
- Impeccable customer service
Candidates will be required to pass a background check and drug test upon being given a conditional offer of employment.
Salary : $50,000 - $75,000