Capitol Boiler Works, Inc. is a well-established mechanical contracting company offering true 24/7/365 service in all mechanical crafts. CBW serves the DC Metro area and parts of West Virginia and Delaware, with offices located in VA and MD. Our primary focus is commercial and industrial customers in the region, with a specialty in property management companies. Capitol Boiler Works, Inc. is a privately held company serving the region since 1936.

CBW is currently seeking the right individual to fill a full-time opening for a Commercial Apprentice.

We offer a competitive benefits package including:

Health
Dental
Vision
Life & Disability
Supplemental Ins.
401k
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Company Paid Apprenticeship

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES may include any/all of the following:

Loads and unloads trucks, and other conveyances.
Moves supplies and materials to proper location by wheelbarrows or hand trucks.
Stacks materials for storage or binning.
Collects refuse and salvageable materials.
Moves and arranges heavy pieces of furniture, machinery, and/or equipment.
Uses hand and powered tools of the trade to perform such tasks as cutting holes and cutting threads on piping.
Supplies, lifts, and holds material, and tools for journey level workers.
Help plumbers, pipefitters, electricians, boiler mechanics, drivers, welders or steamfitters by performing duties of lesser skill.
Supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.
Transports tools, materials, equipment, and supplies to work site, manually or using hand truck or by driving truck.
Raises, lowers, or positions equipment, tools, and materials for installation or use, using hoist, handline, or block and tackle
Measures, cuts, and bends wire and conduit, using measuring instruments and hand tools.
Rigs scaffolds, hoists, and shoring, erects barricades, and digs trenches.
Secures lifting attachments to materials and conveys load to destination, using crane or hoist
Installs protective devices, such as bracing, padding or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported.
Cleans work area, using brooms, rags, and cleaning compounds.
Attaches slings, ropes, cables, or identification tags to objects, such as pipes, hoses, and bundles.
Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma/G.E.D.
1-2 years previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience.
General knowledge of basic hand tools.
Own your own basic hand tools.
General knowledge of work site protocol.
Willing to learn a new trade.
Ability to access military bases and government properties.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to effectively present information in a one-on-one setting to members of management and fellow employees.
Ability to write legibly for form completion.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards/requirements.
Ability to meet and maintain all qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
Ability to maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance consistent with ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards/requirements.
Compliance with all personnel policies and practices.
Ability to comprehend and carry out safety sensitive duties according to company policies, procedures and safe work practices.
Ability to perform simple cognitive tasks such as reasoning, planning, multi task, simple mathematics and Teamwork (able to handle conflict or disagreements appropriately).

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