Apprentice (MEP)

Apprentice—Mechanical Construction

Come join a fast-growing, Southeast and Midwest leader in mechanical construction!  With offices in Kentucky and North Carolina, Green Mechanical is a medium-sized mechanical contractor that has been in operation since 1983. Our areas of expertise include pipe-fitting, plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and sheet metal/pipe fabrication.  The markets we serve include commercial, government, industrial, healthcare, education, retail, data center, pharmaceutical, and technology industries. We utilize state-of-the-art CAD/BIM software tools and offer an exciting environment of design-build/design-assist spanning a diverse array of challenging projects. Our company has a demonstrated track record in the construction industry and has worked with many prominent companies including Samsung, Amazon, Toyota, Con Agra Foods, Custom Foods, Nestle, USA, The universities of Kentucky, Louisville, Cincinnati, Western Kentucky, and many others.

Summary/Objective

The Apprentice supports the work of a mechanic-level tradesperson in installation, and repair of mechanical systems by preforming the duties below.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Help prepare the job site by eliminating or controlling safety hazards.
2. Promote a safe work environment by observing GMCI’s safety policies.
3. Gather and transport tools and material.
4. Assist mechanic in demolition, service, and repair of plumbing, piping, and/or duct systems.
5. Assist mechanic in installation of plumbing, piping, and/or duct systems.
6. Assist mechanic in the installation and repair of plumbing, process, and/or HVAC equipment.
7. Safely operate and/or spot those operating aerial work platforms.
8. Act as fire watch when hot work is taking place.
9. Safely operate power tools and equipment used in demolition, repair, and installation processes.
10. Safely operate machinery such as forklifts, mini excavators, and skid loaders.
11. Help collect tools and material for storage at the end of each day.
12. Help keep a tidy work environment free of debris and clutter.
13. Preform any other miscellaneous duties that supervision deems appropriate to execute the work assignment; this list may not be inclusive of all duties assigned to those in the Apprentice position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Safe work habits
  • Teamwork orientation
  • Flexibility/Adaptation
  • Ability to work cooperatively with other trades 
  •Team building skills. 
  • Initiative 
  • Learning Orientation
  • Effective verbal, presentation and listening communications skills.
  • Technical Capacity
  • Stress management skills.
  • Time management skills.
  • Responsible
  • Conscientious
  • Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity.
  • Demonstrate sound work ethics.

 Must be able to pass a background check & drug screen.