Apprentice Technician

Grand Lake Plumbing & Heating • Grand Lake, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Grand Lake Plumbing & Heating is hiring an Apprentice Technician to learn plumbing and heating under experienced Service and Install Technicians. The role offers structured, hands-on training toward Journeyman-level skills. Apprentices work alongside a Lead Technician or Service Technician and learn tasks ranging from soldering and pipe work to fixture installation and system diagnostics. The company is looking for someone who is reliable, eager to learn, willing to work hard, and committed to customer service and safety.

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 may be required. Apprentices attend weekly training and a department meeting, both 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.
• Dependability, punctuality, a positive attitude, and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to take direction and eagerness to learn from experienced technicians.
• Ability to work well with others and remain flexible when schedules or job needs change.
• Mechanical aptitude and enjoyment of hands-on, detailed work.
• Goal-oriented, self-starting, and energetic approach.
• Alignment with the company's core values: Be Positive, Be a Team Player, Be Solution Oriented, Be Your Best, and Do the Right Thing.

Nice To Haves

• Prior hands-on experience with plumbing or mechanical work.

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 a lead technician.
• Support the 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 to help complete jobs on time and to the customer's satisfaction.
• Represent Grand Lake Plumbing & Heating professionally in customers' homes and strive to exceed customer expectations.
• Take a proactive approach to development by studying code, asking questions, and practicing skills.
• Take a proactive approach to safety and immediately report concerns.
• 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 insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 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 contribution.
• Structured, hands-on training and a career pathway toward Journeyman-level skills.
• Company outings and a supportive, family-like team culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED