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Entry-level Skilled Trade Apprenticeship

Providence, RI · On-site

$18/hr

READ DESCRIPTION BEFORE APPLYING Overview Full-time entry-level apprenticeship for starting career candidates looking to develop electrical, carpentry, HVAC, masonry or other skilled trade experience.

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Entry-level Skilled Trade Apprenticeship

Milkshake Cooperative

Providence, RI • On-site

$18/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

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Overview


Full-time entry-level apprenticeship for starting career candidates looking to develop electrical, carpentry, HVAC, masonry or other skilled trade experience. Ideal for candidates interested in learning how to operate their own future business or crew. This is a very rare opportunity; serious applicants only, please.


Description


Milkshake Cooperative is the only affordable housing cooperative operating in Rhode Island. Our home designs emphasize old-world craftsmanship, quality and architectural beauty, both inside and out...

This is a long-term apprenticeship designed to develop a highly capable, well-rounded renovation professional. You will work directly alongside an experienced contractor and receive hands-on training across carpentry, electrical, HVAC, masonry, plumbing, finish work, and general renovation. You will progressively take on more complex work and responsibility as your skills develop.

The training will also extend beyond the physical trades into estimating, project planning, purchasing, client communication, job-site management, and the business side of renovation. The goal is not simply to teach you how to perform individual tasks, but to teach you how to understand, manage, and ultimately lead an entire renovation project.

For the right candidate, this is intended to become a multi-year path toward eventually running the business. The ideal applicant is someone who wants to build exceptional practical skills, learn how a successful renovation company operates, and potentially take over the business in the future.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, military status, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.


No resume or target GPA required. Applicants must apply with a brief (1-2 paragraph max) letter describing what you hope to gain from this opportunity and how it will assist you in your longer term goals. I suggest you not use ChatGPT as its speech patterns are recognizable and will place doubt on your true competence. You will be rejected immediately if you do not submit a letter as you clearly did not read the job post.


Requirements


  • Basic arithmetic, algebra and geometry proficiency (tested during in-person interview)
  • Strong spatial reasoning skills (tested during in-person interview)
  • A valid driver’s license
  • Willing to operate a commercial vehicle or heavy machinery
  • Able-bodied, prepared to occasionally carry loads up to 80lbs or climb 40’ ladders
  • Local to Providence
  • Recent High School or Vocational graduate


Compensation


  • $18/hr starting salary 
  • 32hr / week. 
  • Pay increases quickly with each year of experience.


Benefits


  • Placed Co-op Housing (Free Rent)
  • Company-Provided Tools & Safety Equipment