Lining Apprentice in San Diego, California at Bill Howe Plumbing, Inc.

Bill Howe started AM/PM Sewer & Drain Cleaning in 1980. The company began out of Bill Howe’s studio apartment in Pacific Beach, with one goal in mind – give San Diego residents a plumbing company they can trust and continuously build a repeat customer base. By 1983, Tina Howe joined the ranks of Bill Howe as the very first customer care representative. Together Bill and Tina laid the groundwork for the 200+ employees that call Bill Howe home. Today, the Bill Howe Family of Companies has evolved into San Diego’s most prominent home services company with an 80% repeat and referral customer base. We offer quality plumbing, heating and air, and flood and restoration services alongside legendary customer service. We Know Howe!

Summary

Under the direction of the Lead Epoxy Lining Technician, the Lining Apprentice will perform tasks involving physical labor for epoxy lining and plumbing projects. May operate a variety of hand and power tools. May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, build epoxy liners, clean up rubble, debris, and remove waste materials. May assist other technicians and teams. The Lining Apprentice will also assist with other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Fully stock vans each morning with product and consumables.
• Assist cleaning sewer line in preparation for lining.
• Responsible for assuring lead technician has tools available to him as needed.
• Ability to adapt to various projects and environments.
• Must be proficient in problem solving.
• Responsible for a clean worksite.
• Ensures best safety practices are used.
• Responsible for daily paperwork
• Clean DMV record.
• Construction experience a plus.
• Able to work cohesively with other technicians and office staff.

Qualifications

• Represent Bill Howe Family of Companies in a professional manner
• Clean DMV record and driver's license required
• No prior experience necessary
• Amazing customer service skills
• Mechanical skills
• Troubleshooting
• Team Oriented

Core Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to interact in a positive, respectful manner and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

• Ability to display excellent customer service to meet the needs and expectations of both internal and external customers.
• Excellent listening and interpersonal communication skills to identify critical core competencies based on success factors and organizational environment.
• Ability to effectively organize, prioritize, multi-task and manage time.
• Demonstrated accuracy and productivity in a changing environment with constant interruptions.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze information, problems, issues, situations and procedures to develop effective solutions.

Physical Requirements

• This role routinely uses construction equipment such as heavy machinery, hand and power tools.
• While performing duties of the job the employee may work aloft, climb, bend, pull, reach overhead, stand/walk for long periods of time and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

Environmental Conditions

• Travel to a variety of worksites every day including projects in other cities and states.
• May work in varying temperatures; both inside and outside, including inclement weather, heat, humidity, cold, and dampness.
• May work in areas with exposure to moderate/high noise levels.
• May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles including dust.
• May be required to work in confined spaces or from high heights.