Experienced Apprentice Plumber

Purpose:
As an apprentice plumber, you'll contribute directly to the success of our plumbing projects. Working closely under the supervision of journeyman plumbers, you'll gain hands-on experience in installing, modifying, inspecting, repairing, and maintaining plumbing systems for gas, water, and drainage in compliance with current building codes. This work may involve both single-family residences and multifamily housing. Your apprenticeship's end goal is to obtain your journeyman license, enabling you to guide and mentor new apprentices entering the trade.

Responsibilities:

• Acquire skills to inspect, install, modify, repair, and maintain plumbing components in water, gas, and drainage systems following applicable building codes

• Develop the ability to read and interpret blueprints

• Accurately complete quality assurance checklists

• Oversee several projects at once

• Attend apprentice training one evening each week until a journeyman license is achieved (Arkansas team members are required to attend our in-house Plumbing Apprenticeship program)

• Coordinate and manage subcontractor work on-site

• Plan and update project schedules to ensure timely completion

• Receive instruction from supervisors and apply lessons in the field

• Participate in all stages of plumbing work, from initial setup to final completion

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated leadership abilities with a focus on motivating team members

• Consistent production of high-quality work

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working with builders, general contractors, and project managers

• Familiarity with standard plumbing concepts, techniques, and procedures

• Ability to follow instructions precisely

• High school diploma or equivalent education

• Possession of a valid driver's license

• Dependable work ethic and commitment to excellence

• Availability to work Monday–Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM, with occasional Saturday shifts

*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This position is a safety sensitive position.

Why work for Kimbel Mechanical?

Kimbel Mechanical Systems, LLC is Arkansas' largest mechanical contractor performing work nationwide. We perform all phases of plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work on projects such as single-family homes, apartments, condominiums, hotels, and student housing. Kimbel offers employees year-round employment, top pay, and great benefits with opportunities for professional growth, and much more. At Kimbel, your career is our priority. With a structured Career Path laid out in front of you the day you walk in the door, Kimbel dedicates its commitment and resources to ensure you reach your career goals.

• Upon hire, PTO hours are added to your PTO account

• Health coverage: Choose either PPO or HDHP plan

• Dental and vision coverage

• Basic Life Insurance provided by Kimbel, additional voluntary life insurance policies available

• Short-term disability policy. At your one year anniversary Kimbel automatically enrolls employees in the company-paid short term and long-term disability policies at no cost.

• Supplemental Accident and Critical Illness

• Secure Save Emergency Savings Fund

• 401(k) retirement plan with a match

• Six paid holidays, two paid volunteer days per calendar year

• 2 weeks paid parental leave, 4 weeks paid birth recovery leave

• First 6 months of diapers and wipes provided by Kimbel for newborns

• For eligible Field and Warehouse Employees, $150 Red Wing or Zappos at Work Boot Voucher to purchase new boots every 2 years.