Company Overview
At Tennessee Standard, our mission is to become the #1 plumbing home services company in the greater Knoxville area to take the power out of the hands of crooked contractors, give tradesmen the opportunity to create wealth for their families and love what they do, and be a light in the community to the glory of God. We are committed to doing it RIGHT:
Respect – treating others the way we want to be treated
Integrity – never a shade of dishonesty or deceit
Growth – intentional improvement every day
Hustle – working smarter and harder than anyone else
Tenacity – “can-do” attitude, never giving up till the job is done
Summary
This application is for anyone interested in joining our apprenticeship program but doesn't see an opening currently available. As a growing company, we frequently have new openings for this entry-level position. We may not have one at this moment, but that could always change in the coming weeks or months. If you're hungry to break into the trade and feel that you could contribute to our unique culture (see Company Overview above), then we encourage you to apply here. We will review your application when the need arises and reach out if we think you could be a fit.
Our apprenticeship program is the best way for someone with no plumbing experience to become a part of our company. Anyone who can handle a physically demanding job, is eager to learn, and shares our core values will be considered for the role. Apprentices are vital to the ongoing growth of our company. While benefiting from world-class training, they help our licensed techs move quickly through jobs. They have a powerful effect on company culture and morale, and they should strive to use that influence to improve the performance of the entire team. Apprentices that excel in the role are sponsored to take their state exam and acquire their Limited Licensed Plumber (LLP) License, unlocking a lucrative career here at Tennessee Standard as a licensed plumber.
Schedule: roughly 9-10 hours/day, Monday - Friday (no weekends!)
Responsibilities
- Show extreme attention and engagement in all company meetings and training sessions.
- Be actively involved in cleaning the truck, re-stocking materials, and preparing for jobs at the shop each morning.
- Assist techs with protecting surfaces and preparing tools/materials in homes and other jobsites after work is sold.
- Facilitate the lead tech’s work by feeding him the tools and parts needed.
- Ask a lot of questions to draw as much information as possible from the lead tech.
- Take charge of keeping the work area clean and quickly get tools and materials back to the truck as the job is nearing completion.
- As experience increases, begin completing more tasks alone and submitting points in the Tennessee Standard Apprentice app.
- Take all safety precautions by utilizing all proper safety tools/equipment while performing your work (including safe driving practices).
- Purpose to be positive energy for the team, staying upbeat and energized regardless of the obstacles or circumstances.
- Work hard to gain the respect of lead techs, management, and fellow apprentices.
- Master the knowledge and execution of all company processes, scripts, and protocol.
Qualifications
- NO prior experience in plumbing necessary.
- Coachable, willing to learn.
- Hungry for opportunities to improve and advance.
- Ability to handle physical workload.
- Team player, asset to company culture.
- Ability to build trust and show empathy to others.
- Engaging positive attitude that loves to serve and thrives in a fast-paced, goal-driven environment.
- Ability to display confidence.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills.
Benefits (Eligible After First 90 Days)
- 15 days of PTO every year
- 7 paid holidays every year
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) w/company matching
- free chiropractor visit once a week
- free subscription to Dave Ramsey's Smart Dollar