"Plumber Apprentice"

Job Description

Are you looking for an entry level position to start you on a career path that offers opportunity for growth and career longevity in the crafts and trades industry? Come join the staff at OUHealth Center in Oklahoma City and become a part of Oklahoma's premier research university which leads the state in education and career opportunities. OU HSC is one of only four comprehensive academic health centers in the nation with seven professional colleges. We are currently building world-class institutes for the treatment of diabetes and cancer.

We are looking for a Plumber Apprentice to join the team! This position is responsible for the assembly, installation, and repair of plumbing systems, This includes plumbing fixtures, appliances, water heaters, steam and chilled water, sanitary and waste, natural gases, acid, anesthesia gases, water, compressed air, vacuum and distilled water piping systems. You will work side by side with a licensed professional plumber servicing, repairing, and replacing plumbing systems.

Duties:

• Utilizes a variety of electric and manual tools to build or repair plumbing systems.
• Assists with installs, repairs, and maintain plumbing systems, including pipes, fittings, fixtures, valves, and appliances.
• Diagnoses and troubleshoots plumbing issues and provide effective solutions.
• Collaborates with other team members, contractors, and internal customers to ensure successful project completion.
• Assists with plumbing inspections systems and identify potential problems or areas that require maintenance.
• Follows safety protocols and regulations to ensure a safe working environment.
• Maintains inventory of parts and supplies.
• Ensures that work is performed in accordance with relevant codes.
• Cleans drains, removes obstructions, and repairs or replace broken pipes and fixtures including cleaning the job site after the work is completed.
• Maintains records of work assignments.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Required Education:

High School diploma or GED equivalent.

Skills:

• Basic understanding of mathematical concepts for measurements and calculations.
• Excellent communication skills, high integrity, and a desire for professional growth as a technician within the plumbing industry.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Excellent time management skills with ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to safely operate tools and work in tight spaces.

Certifications:

• Oklahoma Construction Industries Board Apprentice Plumbing Card within 120 days of employment.
• Valid state issued driver's license

Working Conditions:

Physical:

• Physical ability to use and reach with hands and arms regularly.
• Ability to climb in high places using a ladder or balance.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend and crawl.
• Ability to lift up to 45 lbs., stand, sit, crawl, or kneel, sometimes for long periods.

Environmental:

• May be required to travel across campus or other site for repairs
• Willingness to work on-call, weekends, holidays, or respond to emergency calls and snow/ice duty.