Apprentice Technician
About The Position
Grand Lake Plumbing & Heating is hiring an Apprentice Technician to learn the plumbing and heating trade while supporting service and installation work in Grand Lake, Colorado, and throughout Grand County. The apprentice works alongside a Lead Technician or Service Technician and receives structured, hands-on training, progressing toward journeyman-level skills. Training includes soldering, pipe work, fixture installation, system diagnostics, and other plumbing and heating techniques. The role is suited to someone who is eager to learn, dependable, willing to work hard, and committed to serving customers professionally. The work includes assisting with repairs, installations, diagnostics, retrofit and replacement work, and applying local plumbing codes with guidance. The apprentice is expected to take ownership of their development, follow safety practices, communicate with the lead technician, and help deliver work that meets quality standards and customer expectations. The primary work location is Grand Lake, Colorado, with travel to customer homes and job sites throughout Grand County. Work takes place indoors and outdoors, including in attics, crawl spaces, and mechanical rooms, across all Colorado seasons. The typical schedule is five days per week with 8–10-hour days, occasional weekend work as needed, weekly training at 6:45 a.m., and a weekly department meeting at 6:45 a.m.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid Colorado driver's license.
- Willingness to obtain basic hand tools within 90 days of starting.
- Mechanically inclined and comfortable with hands-on, detailed work.
- Goal-oriented, self-starting, energetic, dependable, and willing to learn.
- Able to take direction, work well with others, and remain flexible when schedules or job needs change.
- Positive attitude and pride in doing work correctly.
Nice To Haves
- Prior hands-on experience with plumbing or mechanical work; this is a plus but not required.
Responsibilities
- Assist Service and Install Technicians with plumbing and heating repairs, installations, and system diagnostics.
- Learn plumbing techniques including soldering, pipe threading, drain cleaning, fixture installation, and gas leak testing and repair.
- Apply local plumbing codes on the job with guidance from the lead technician.
- Support Service and Install departments as workload requires, including retrofit and replacement work.
- Help deliver work that meets or exceeds quality control standards.
- Communicate clearly with the lead technician so jobs are completed on time and to the customer's satisfaction.
- Represent Grand Lake Plumbing & Heating professionally in customers' homes and focus on exceeding customer expectations.
- Proactively develop skills by studying codes, asking questions, and practicing.
- Take a proactive approach to safety and report concerns immediately.
- Take ownership of work and professional growth within the company.
Benefits
- Company pays 80% of the employee's medical insurance and 30% of family medical insurance.
- Dental, life, and medical transport insurance.
- Up to four weeks of paid time off.
- 401(k) plan with a company contribution of 3% of salary, regardless of employee contributions.
- Structured, hands-on training and a career pathway from apprentice toward journeyman-level skills.
- Company outings and a supportive, family-oriented workplace.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
