Trainee

Description

Position Summary:

As an L&S Trainee, you will learn plumbing, electrical, and HVAC skills from industry experts to ensure successful installations. You will support superintendents in preparing houses for trade stage completions and participate in our in-house development program. This program is designed to give you the skills needed to advance into a multi-trade superintendent or service technician role. The ideal candidate is driven, deadline-oriented, and eager to grow in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist assigned superintendent in preparing trade stage completion.
• Transport materials to job sites across multiple areas.
• Complete punch items assigned by the superintendent.
• Read and interpret blueprints to understand plumbing, electrical and HVAC installations and layouts.
• At the end of each stage, perform detailed walkthroughs to assess if installs are done correctly and meet standards and generate an initial list for superintendents to be aware of the status of installation.
• Identify common issues with trade stage installations and inform the superintendent or make necessary adjustments and repairs as necessary.
• Learn and remain up to date with basic codes, regulations and requirements as it applies to each specific neighborhood or municipality.
• Actively check and respond to electronic communications.
• Participate in the development program.

Primary qualifications

• Prior experience as a plumbing, electrical or HVAC helper in residential, new construction preferred but not required.
• Own a reliable vehicle to be used for work purposes—van or truck preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Plumbing Apprentice License preferred but not required; must be willing and able to obtain it through Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE).
• Electrical Apprentice License and Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician Registration preferred but not required; must be willing and able to obtain through Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR).
• Strong troubleshooting skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively with little supervision.
• Driven to grow and open to feedback.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including:

• Working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions and extreme temperatures
• Climbing ladders and stairs; crawling, standing, bending, kneeling, and reaching
• Lifting, pushing, and pulling objects weighing 50+ pounds on a routine basis

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• FSA with debit card
• $20K in life insurance and $20K AD&D insurance
• 401(k) employer match
• Paid Vacation
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Potential for pay increases based on mastery of assessments through the development program

About L&S Mechanical

Headquartered in Richardson, Texas, L&S Mechanical (“L&S”) is a leading tri-trade provider of turnkey plumbing, HVAC, and electrical installation services in the Texas, South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia residential housing markets. Founded in 1985, L&S serves large production homebuilders in Dallas / Fort Worth, South Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Austin through its six production warehouses. Previously owned by management, L&S was acquired by The Sterling Group, a leading middle market private equity firm, in September 2021. L&S is the largest plumbing installer in Texas and has significant opportunity to grow its HVAC and electric offerings while also expanding into new geographies through acquisition and growing its nascent home services business.

The company is backed by The Sterling Group, a private equity firm established in 1982. The Sterling Group specializes in acquiring controlling interests in companies across the manufacturing, distribution, and industrial services sectors, focusing on enterprises with valuations typically between $100 million and $1 billion. To date, the firm has sponsored 67 platform buyouts, along with numerous add-on acquisitions, contributing to a total transaction value exceeding $22 billion. Currently, The Sterling Group manages over $9.4 billion in assets.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this position. These statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assessing or reassessing job duties as required.