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Trade Rotation Apprentice (Plumber, Electrician, HVAC Technician)

Written by Kristin Davenport on .

  • Benefits
  • Electrical
  • Entry Level
  • Full Time
  • Hourly
  • HVAC
  • Plumbing
  • Denver, CO

Website MTech Mechanical

At MTech Mechanical, we operate as One Team, All In. We are committed to cultivating, advancing and preserving a culture of diversity, inclusion, and belonging for all our team members. This empowers us to reach our full potential as an organization, fueling creativity, innovation, and collaboration among our teams and clients, and in the communities we serve.

Position: Trade Rotation Apprentice (Plumber, Electrician, HVAC Technician)

Location: Denver, CO

ONLY candidates coming from CTE programs that have obtained a PACT Certificate (pre-apprenticeship certificate training) and OSHA 10 will be considered for this role, with priority given to graduates (or soon-to-be-graduates) of Cherry Creek Innovation Campus, EPIC Campus, Future Forward at Washington Square (or Bollman) Campus, and Warren Tech.

Job Summary
The Trade Rotation Apprentice will be required to participate in the MTech trade rotation program through each of MTech’s represented trades: Sheet Metal, Plumbing and Pipefitting. Apprentices will perform entry level general trade duties as required with supervision, while transitioning between construction and special projects departments for the first four quarters of employment. At the end of the first year (signifying the completion of the rotation), the rotating apprentice will select their desired trade to purse (sheet metal, plumbing, or pipefitting) and continue to meet the requirements for that trade.
Essential Job Functions
APPRENTICE 1 (0-12 months)
  • Develop good working and safety habits.
  • Understands terminology and the use of power and hand tools.
  • Required to obtain the mandatory tools for Level 1.
  • Attends all MTech Mechanical Apprenticeship training classes regularly and outside schooling if available.
  • Has basic math skills.
  • Attentive to instructions and assists the journeyman in all phases of work.
  • Can document approximately 2,000 hours of employment.
  • Perform laborer tasks including sweeping, cleaning, delivering, loading and unloading, etc.
  • Regular and predictable attendance is expected in order to meet the requirements of this position
  • Other duties as assigned
APPRENTICE 2 (12-24 months)
  • All Apprentice 1 responsibilities plus:
  • Read non-complex blueprints and detail drawings.
  • Required to obtain the mandatory tools for Level 2.
  • Has an understanding of simple plumbing systems.
  • Preparation of piping and fixtures before installing
  • Help install equipment.
  • Document approximately 4,000 hours of employment.
  • Other duties as assigned
APPRENTICE 3 (24-36 months)
  • All Apprentice 1 & 2 responsibilities and:
  • Understands and is able to read architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing plans and their details.
  • Assist in lay-out for digging, core drilling, sleeving, etc.
  • Check grade in trenches while digging, tunneling, etc.
  • Can lay out and install small jobs with supervision.
  • Required to obtain the mandatory tools for Level 3
  • Can document approximately 6,000 hours of employment.
  • Other duties as assigned
APPRENTICE 4 (36-48 months)
    • All Apprentice 1, 2 and 3 responsibilities plus:
    • Application for certification at local jurisdiction as required, ie. Denver.
    • Know heating and cooling design and complete all jobs per MTech Mechanical standards.
    • Required to obtain the mandatory tools for Level 4
    • Can complete all jobs successfully in terms of labor and material budgets.
    • Have a good understanding of plumbing systems and how they operate.
    • Can document 8,000 hrs of employment.
    • Support the total quality effort. Identify and respond to the needs of internal and external customers 100% of the time.
    • Work within the guidelines of the safety and employee policy.
    • Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

  • Minimum 18 years of age
  • High school graduate/GED
  • Ability to communicate well
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Willingness to learn through on the job training and technical school courses
  • Reliable transportation to and from work required

Who We Are:

For 20 years, MTech has had a goal to build a great company with a great reputation. With that in mind, we want an incredible team. With our values of integrity, commitment, excellence, growth and fun, we are looking for amazing individuals to build upon our success.
Our team members are our greatest asset, and we have a people-centric culture. We value the contributions they make towards growing MTech into being the premier design-build mechanical contractor in Colorado. MTech provides an environment that promotes genuine communication so that our team members can freely collaborate. We offer competitive employment packages and care about everyone’s safety and wellness – we show this through initiatives like Mental Health Month, Employee Assistance Programs and Construction Inclusion Week participation.
Approximately 500 individuals make up our teams across Colorado. We inspire and develop our talent with internship opportunities, an in-house training program and  100% company paid apprenticeship programs in sheet metal, pipefitting, plumbing and service. We also provide specialty training on topics such as medical gas certifications, DORA required Plumbing continuing education classes, various vendor trainings, CPR/First Aid and others. We also offer soft skill classes on topics such as Bias & the Brain (The Inclusion Series),  Building a Culture of Trust, Navigating Conflict, and others. High-quality training enables our team members to exceed expectations in their roles and fuels the passion behind our company.
We are proud to of the amazing projects we have completed in our communities. This list includes projects such as McGregor Square, UCCS Hybl Sports Medicine & Performance Center, AIMS Community College Welcome Center, Vail Health, Grand Colorado Peak 8 at Breckenridge Ski Resort, NREL and many more.
Working for MTech provides the opportunity to work on a variety of different projects such as Healthcare, Higher Education, Data Centers, Cleanrooms, Office Buildings, Multi-Family, Biotech & Pharmaceuticals, and others.

Physical Requirements and Demands:

  • Have full range of mobility in upper and lower body.
  • Be able to reach overhead.
  • Be able to work a full range of physical activity in various positions, including, but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending over, kneeling and squatting, climbing, walking for extended periods of time.
  • Be able to lift, pull and push materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks.

Job Type: Full-Time

Compensation:

  • $21/hour

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, vision, 401K, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, AD&D, PTO, Employee Assistance Program, additional optional insurances. To see a list of all MTech’s great perks visit – https://mtechg.com/careers/benefits-wellness/

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