Job Description

**This is an ENTRY LEVEL technical position for someone wanting to start their career in a trade 

Position: Prospect

Reports to: General Manager

Work Hours: Monday thru Friday with rotating on call and weekends

Pay Scale: Starting at $19/hour

Position Summary:

The Prospect position is a 9-12-month program that will expose the employee to all aspects of the trades (including Plumbing, Sewer, Electric, HVAC and Aeroseal). This position includes performing basic duties for the various trades including general labor at our facilities and exposure to how the office integrates with the field. At the end of the program, employees will be prepared to take a role as an apprentice in a trade at Black Diamond.

The Prospect Program includes strategic rotation through each division of the business, spending time in each trade, shadowing an experienced technician. Prospects will learn to recognize and name basic tools for each trade, learn safe work practices to ensure safety on the job site, complete Smith Systems Driver Training as well as Black Diamond’s Road Testing. Prospects will also attend monthly education sessions led by our in-house educator.

Prospects will have an assigned mentor for the duration of the program that will guide them through the Black Diamond policies and procedures and help the Prospect to acclimate. Prospects will also receive performance reviews throughout the program to provide feedback on their performance and suggestions for the future.

At the end of the program, Prospects should be prepared to begin a full-time technician-in-training role in a division of the Company. Feedback from the Managers and the Prospect will determine which division is recommended for the employee.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform semi-skilled and unskilled laboring duties related to the above-mentioned trades
• Learn and recognize specific tools relating to each trade
• Follow direction from lead technician to complete jobs in a safe and timely fashion
• Safely and responsibly operate Company Vehicles and equipment 
• Transport equipment and materials to job site
• Work with various tools, machinery and supplies efficiently and safely 
• Daily maintenance activities at company facilities 
• Attend weekly meetings with mentor
• Attend monthly education sessions
• Act as on-call help for the division, as per rotation
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Mechanically inclined (previous experience in the trades, a plus)
• Customer Service Focused
• Detail-oriented
• Strong listening and communication skills
• Ability to lift 75 lbs. and push/pull up to 150 lbs. with the use of a dolly
• Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record
• Available for late night and/or weekend jobs as needed
• Willingness to learn, attend classes for professional advancement 

Benefits:

• Health Insurance available on day one
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Supplemental AFLAC Insurance Options
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match                                
• Company provided iPhone
• Company-provided Life Insurance
• Company-provided uniforms
• Employee discounts on company-provided services
• On-site training facility for continuous employee development
• Company provided iPhone 
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement