Plumber Apprentice 1 at Dowdy Corporation in Tallahassee, Florida

Job Description:

If you’re interested in the plumbing trade and looking to take the next step in your career, there’s nowhere better to work than Dowdy. Dowdy is the Tallahassee area’s premier residential and commercial plumbing company. We’re dedicated to providing our customers with elite service and the highest quality work. We’re also focused on fostering a positive work environment where our employees can grow their skills and opportunities. If you want to work somewhere surrounded by great people with plenty of room for career advancement, welcome to Dowdy.

Apprentice L1 is a mid-level position within the Commercial Plumbing Division and will work in a cooperative manner with other team members to ensure the company's mission is fulfilled. You will be responsible for installing underground sanitary sewer, underground domestic water, above ground DWV piping and above ground domestic water. You must be able to properly identify basic DWV/water fittings, glue PVC and CPVC piping. Most importantly, you must be able to work as part of a team and pitch in where needed.

 This position comes with generous benefits, including:

• Medical Coverage




• Supplemental Coverage (dental, vision, life, STD, LTD, accidental) 




• 401k




• Paid time off




• Paid Career Advancement Programs




• Tool Package




• Continuing Education

Aside from their main responsibilities, Apprentices may sometimes be required to set up and take down ladders, scaffolding, and other temporary structures. 

• Must be at least 18 years old




• Must have previous 1-2 years of plumber assistant experience or similar 




• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening test and agree to comply with all company policies including the company’s drug-free workplace policy.




• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and able to push/pull up to 75 pounds.




• Must have knowledge of basic hand tools, both manual and electrical




• Must have excellent communication skills and be able to follow directives.

PERSONS WITH DISABILITY/ADA STATEMENT: Dowdy supports the employment of individuals with disabilities and encourages them to seek employment within our company. If you need an accommodation because of a disability, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact Human Resources at (850) 656-1211.

Dowdy is an Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status.  Dowdy is a drug-free workplace.  All applicants must submit to and successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening prior to being hired. Some positions may require a Level 2 background clearance as a condition of employment.