Job description

Chimney Sweep Apprentice

About Priddy Chimney Solutions:

Priddy Chimney Solutions is a growing family-owned business based in Beltsville specializing in chimney cleaning, repair, relining, conversions, and masonry services in Maryland, D.C., and

Virginia. We offer our employees year-round employment, consistent hours and the prospect of becoming a certified professional chimney sweep and installer. At Priddy, we pride ourselves on delighting our customers, no matter the job size. Our core values are honesty, integrity, a commitment to service excellence, and rock-solid reliability. Our goal is to deliver outstanding results each and every time.

Ideal Candidate:

In addition to meeting the requirements listed below, we are looking for candidates eager to learn the business the “Priddy Way,” will reliably work the schedule, will work with team members on assigned projects/tasks, will gain certifications beginning as early as the first 90 days as an employee, and will continue to gain skills and certifications throughout career with

Priddy.

Job Summary:

The Chimney Sweep Apprentice will perform a wide range of physical labor tasks in support of workers leading preparation, execution and conclusion of a contracted work site.

Supervisory Responsibil it ies :

• None.

Duties/Responsibil i t ies:

• Assists skilled workers as assigned. This may include jobs such as demolition, carrying materials, or construction.
• Load and unload materials needed for a job such as bags of cement and distribute them to appropriate location as identified by supervisor, project plans, or specifications.
• Prepares tools and materials for skilled workers such as mixing cement or preparing materials for installation.
• Cleans and prepares specific areas of jobsite as assigned. This may include digging trenches; erecting scaffolding; cleaning up rubble, debris, and trash; or removing hazardous materials.

Revised and Approved: May 2023

• Operates a wide variety of hand and power tools.
• Directs traffic near, in, or around work zones as needed.
• Cleans jobsite at the end of the day, ensuring trash is properly disposed of and materials or equipment are properly stored. Ensures there is no damage to the property site while work is performed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skil ls/Abil it ies:

• Ability to listen to, understand, and follow directions.
• Ability to perform other tasks as assigned to build and expand capabilities as an apprentice
• Ability to use a smartphone for such activities as clocking in, taking photos at the job site, and making necessary phone calls
• Ability to remain flexible as specific assignments change.
• Ability to work with a variety of personalities.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic as needed to count and take inventory.
• Ability to successfully pass a required physical, drug test and background check.

Required Education and Experience:

• Valid state driver’s license with a clean driving record; ability to operate a truck within

MD, D.C., and VA

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly lift and adjust loads of 50-75 lbs in different directions, such as for loading and unloading materials
• Be able to report to work beginning as early as 7:00 AM
• Work at heights for extended periods of time
• Ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, while, at times carrying loads.
• Move about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Communicate with others to effectively exchange information.
• Operate machinery and/or power tools.
• Operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
• Work in indoor and outdoor environments all year round for extended periods
• Must have physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas.
• Must be able to work some Saturdays, at night, and overtime when needed.

Revised and Approved: May 2023

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Beltsville, MD 20705: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• This position requires a clean driving record as essential to the job as well as a background check. Do you consent to these requirements?

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

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