Overview We are seeking a motivated and dedicated Helper/ Apprentice Plumber to join our team. This entry-level position is ideal for individuals looking to gain hands-on experience in the plumbing industry. As a Helper/Apprentice Plumber, you will work under the guidance of experienced plumbers, assisting with various plumbing tasks and learning essential skills necessary for a successful career in plumbing. Responsibilities • Assist in the installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing systems and fixtures. • Work alongside skilled plumbers to learn techniques for reading and interpreting schematics related to plumbing systems. • Help with pipe threading, assembling pipes, and ensuring proper fittings are used for each job. • Participate in construction site activities, ensuring safety protocols are followed at all times. • Utilize hand tools and power tools effectively while maintaining a clean and organized work area. • Support HVAC installations as needed, gaining exposure to additional mechanical systems. • Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot issues and provide solutions on-site. Skills • Basic knowledge of plumbing principles and practices is preferred but not required. • Familiarity with carpentry skills can be beneficial in understanding structural elements related to plumbing installations. • Mechanical knowledge to assist with various tasks efficiently. • Experience with hand tools and power tools used in construction or plumbing work is advantageous. • Willingness to learn new skills and techniques from experienced professionals in the field. • Good communication skills and ability to work well within a team environment. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour Benefits: • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Paid time off People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Job Description: Involved in the installation, modification, and repair of utility, supply, and disposal systems, fixtures, fittings, and equipment such as sewage, water, gas, and oil lines, compressed air, vacuum, and acid systems, water closets, water heaters, hydrants, valves, and pumps. Job Requirements: • Prior experience in HVAC/Mechanical in Commercial capacity. • Assemble, install, and repair pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems. • Have a least 4 yrs of experience in a commercial plumbing environment. • Completion of apprenticeship program. • Hold a State license. • Enjoys a fast paced environment and is able to meet deadlines. • Be able to read blueprints and layout plumbing systems for underground rough and the top-out phase. • Have an understanding of plumbing codes in different jurisdictions. • Install DWV (Drain, Waste, and Vent systems), domestic water piping (hot & cold systems), and acid waste during new construction or remodels. • Install natural gas systems, and med gas systems (vacuum, O2, Medical Air, nitrogen) We set plumbing fixtures for commercial buildings and hospitals. • The ability to Solder & Brazing of copper tubing, thread steel pipe, and use ProPress is recommended. • Industrial experience is a plus. • Fill pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks (testing procedures). • Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings, using hand and power tools. • Install underground storm, sanitary, and water piping systems and extend piping to these systems.
See More Details >>Overview Golden Nugget Lake Charles is a luxury casino-resort that opened in December 2014. The property contains nearly 1,100 well-appointed hotel rooms and suites with private balconies available. It sports an eighteen-hole championship golf course, a private beach and marina, and a luxurious pool complex with private cabanas, a waterslide and lazy river. Patrons enjoy a 2000-seat entertainment showroom, variety of meeting spaces, retail shopping from fine jewelry to resort wear, and a number of Landry’s signature restaurants. The Golden Nugget also includes a world-class casino with more than 70 table games, a poker room, and 1600 of the newest slot machines. We offer an abundance of premier employment opportunities in hotel, restaurant, finance, marketing, entertainment, casino management and much more. If your skills and talents are a match for our needs, we can open the door to your next career opportunity! Fertitta Entertainment through its various subsidiaries and affiliate companies is a national, diversified gaming, restaurant, hospitality, entertainment and retail organization. We own and operate the Golden Nugget Hotels and Casinos located in Las Vegas and Laughlin, Nevada, Atlantic City, New Jersey and Biloxi, Mississippi. We are also one of the largest full-service restaurant operators in the United States with over 420 locations in over 35 states and 15 countries. We operate restaurants primarily under the names of Rainforest Cafe, Saltgrass Steakhouse, Landry’s Seafood House, Chart House, The Oceanaire Seafood Room, Bubba Gump, Morton’s – The Steakhouse, McCormick’s & Schmick’s and Claim Jumper and Mastros, plus our upscale signature group of restaurants which include Vic & Anthony’s, Grotto and more. We are also engaged in the ownership and operation of select hospitality/entertainment businesses, which include hotels, such as the San Luis Resort, Spa and Convention Center in Galveston, Texas, aquarium complexes, the Kemah Boardwalk, a 40-acre amusement, entertainment and retail complex in Kemah, Texas and the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier in Galveston, Texas. Responsibilities Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Director of Facilities and Facility Managers, the incumbent adjust repairs, troubleshoots and maintains all facilities plumbing system and applications. • Exhibit conduct in accordance with all Gaming Commission Regulations, Federal and State laws and regulations, and Golden Nugget and departmental policies and procedures. • Consistently deliver positive, courteous and professional guest service in all interactions with guests, visitors, vendors and fellow employees. • Perform all preventive maintenance on systems and maintains applicable log books. • Conduct walk-through inspections; of domestic water systems to include water booster pumps, gauges, boilers temperature readings, and pumps, irrigation systems and testing. • Repair plumbing systems throughout the property and on off-site facilities. • Repair showers, sinks, toilets, water booster pumps and recirculation pumps. • Record gauge readings, repairs completed and time lost due to inoperative equipment. • Maintain technical logs and records all relevant data as appropriate. • Maintain a clean, safe, hazard-free work environment within area of responsibility. • Demonstrate a commitment to ensuring responsible gaming and responsible alcohol service by discreetly notifying appropriate management of concerns and observations. • Ensure prompt and discrete notification to senior management and/or the Ethics Hotline of any observation of illegal acts and/or internal ethics violations. • Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. • Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends and holidays is required. • Ability to deliver a service level which creates an atmosphere that makes our guests want to return, giving each guest a positive, memorable experience. • Must be able to read, understand and interpret schematics, plans, and diagrams and drawings. • Excellent Soldering and brazing skills are needed. Experience with Toro pipe and PVC pipe is also needed. • Knowledge of the tools, equipment, and materials common to the plumbing trade. • Knowledge of applicable plumbing codes. • Knowledge of the mechanical operation of equipment such as pumps, boilers, heaters, and other plumbing components. • Skill in the installation, repair, and maintenance of all types of plumbing systems. • Commitment to routinely go above and beyond in the accomplishment of position responsibilities in an effort to play a role in the achievement of organizational goals. • Must present an image of excitement and enthusiasm, while being able to project a professional appearance and demeanor. • Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills. • Display strong work ethic and team work. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: • High School diploma or equivalent. • Six years of plumbing experience; and/or a combination of experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved.
See More Details >>Becoming a plumber in Lake Charles, LA typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 635,000 plumbers nationwide, with a median annual wage of $61,550, equivalent to $1,184 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring plumbers find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
