Pre-Apprentice Plumbing (Madison, WI)
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Job Location:
Madison, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
23 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
All individuals interested in an apprenticeship opportunity in the plumbing trade will start out in a pre-apprentice role. The time spent in this position/capacity could be up to 12 months but is largely dependent on an individuals demonstration of the criteria outlined on the following page. The pre-apprentice is under the supervision of a plumber on the job or directed by management while working in the shop.
The duties to be performed by a pre-apprentice shall include the following:
- General Housekeeping
- Loading unloading distributing and stockpiling material and equipment
- Loading and unloading tools
- Cleaning pick-up and tool repair
- Cutting patching and grouting concrete wood or masonry holes
- Coring
- Digging ditches and breaking up concrete
- Setting up and tearing down of minor scaffolds
- Manual labor necessary for rigging hoisting lifting and positioning of heavy equipment
- Paint stencil and tape equipment piping and valves
- Normal unskilled labor related to piping and plumbing including fire watch
- Assisting with plumbing fabrication
- Other general labor needs as required
Plumbing Pre-Apprentice Evaluation Criteria
The criteria listed below are the criteria that a plumbing pre-apprentice will be evaluated on during the course of the first year. Performance and feedback in these areas will be the basis of making a determination on whether or not the company will make an investment and indenture them into the 5-year apprenticeship program.
- Attitude - Possesses a positive attitude; upbeat and ready to work; a pleasure to work with. Accepts work assignments without complaining.
- Work Ethic Works hard. Does what it takes to get the job done. Always stays busy. Puts first priority on the needs of the organization or the needs of its customers.
- Reliability/Dependability - Shows up to work ready to contribute. Consistently performs required work. Can be counted on to get the job done.
- Punctuality & Attendance - Arrives at work on time and ready to contribute. Reports to work daily as scheduled.
- Motivation/Initiative - Seeks out and looks for ways to contribute and make an impact. Continually asks how can I help
- Teamwork - Works well in a team environment contributes positively to the team dynamics and makes positive contributions to the team.
- Communication - Communicates effectively and appropriately. Listens well to others.
- Mechanical Aptitude/Ability to Learn Equipment Skills - Learns new skills quickly on his/her own and applies them both quickly and effectively to work situations. Demonstrates the essential skills related to the use of all equipment connected to job responsibilities.
- Work Quality & Productivity Is personally committed to high quality work. Produces high quality work that is highly accurate and reflects well on the organization. Meets or exceeds productivity standards that have been established for his/her organizational level or position. Has successfully combined skills ability and effort level to ensure that expectations related to results/output are achieved.
- Safety - Understands safety practices expected by the organization and adheres to them. Asks questions or seeks out clarification when unsure.
- Professional Appearance/Attire - Appropriate appearance and dress for work performed. Looks presentable.
Minimum Requirements:
- Letter of Introduction from the Apprenticeship Committee (more info here)
- Clean driving record
- High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate
- Strong interest in the plumbing trade
- Ability to demonstrate all evaluation criteria listed above
Workplace Location Type & Hours
Madison WI
Jobsites and shop yard
Monday - Friday 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM & rotating on-call shifts
Pay Range
$24.23/hr - 40% of the Journeyman rate (last updated 6/2/2025)
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Why work for MPFP
We look for employees who live their life love their work are personally accountable and go beyond what is required. Everything we do and the way in which we do it is aligned with our core values. Quality craftsmanship customer service and safety are at the core of who we are.
Live Your Life; Love Your Work.
Working hard and having fun is at the core of who we are. We strive to create an environment in which hard work and flexibility go hand in hand.
Create Enduring Relationships.
We value our customers and team members and do not take them for granted. We work cooperatively and respectfully and exercise a willingness to be helpful and supportive.
Be Personally Accountable.
We follow through on our commitments and deliver on our promises. We take responsibility for our actions and mistakes.
Do the Right Thing.
We act with integrity and focus on being honest fair and ethical. Quality craftsmanship customer service and safety are integral to who we are and how we accomplish our work.
Show Respect for Others.
We believe in honesty and treating people fairly and with respect. We listen to our employees customers business partners and the community.
Remain Humble.
We are one team; our success is collective not individual. We are quietly confident and let our actions speak louder than our words.
Monona Plumbing & Fire Protection is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate based on race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation or gender identity) national origin age disability genetic information veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal state or local laws.
We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels respected valued and supported in their career growth. Please let us know if you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process.
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About Company
Monona Plumbing & Fire Protection provides 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for all of your residential and commercial needs.
