Plumber Apprentice
About The Position
This is a Water Treatment Service Technician position, not a traditional plumbing apprenticeship. The employee will not work under a licensed plumber or earn plumbing apprenticeship hours. Instead, they will complete a seven-week hands-on training program combining classroom learning, shop time, and field training. The program prepares them to install water softeners, filtration systems, and other water treatment equipment in customers’ homes, with a career path for continued growth and advancement. The technician works in customers’ homes and businesses to install, diagnose, repair, and maintain water treatment and related equipment. They educate customers on system use and care, document service work, collaborate with Sales and Customer Service, and safely operate a company vehicle. Work includes using plumbing training, power tools, hand tools, pipe fittings, and other equipment. The role offers hourly pay, commissions, lead fees, monthly bonus opportunities, and possible sign-on and retention bonuses. Full benefits are available after the first of the month following 60 days of employment. The company describes itself as U.S. Water Culligan Group, a Culligan franchisee operating across 13 locations.
Requirements
- Enjoy working with hands, problem solving, and working with customers.
- Be naturally handy or mechanically inclined.
- Be comfortable working physically and in tight spaces.
- Be able to lift 80 pounds.
- Have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
- Pass a background check and drug screening.
- A college degree is not required.
Nice To Haves
- Plumbing or mechanical experience is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Install new water treatment systems.
- Analyze and diagnose customer water quality issues.
- Repair water conditioning, drinking water, and related equipment.
- Educate customers on system use and care.
- Manage service documentation.
- Partner with Sales and Customer Service to provide exceptional service.
- Safely operate a company vehicle.
- Use power tools, hand tools, pipe fittings, and other equipment to install and service water treatment systems.
- Use plumbing training to support daily work.
Benefits
- 401(k) plans with company match.
- Company-paid portion of medical insurance; dental and vision insurance available.
- Company-paid life insurance, with optional buy-up available.
- Flexible spending programs.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Employee discounts.
- Employee assistance program.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Cash bonuses for employee and client referrals.
- Paid time off and paid vacation.
- Paid holidays.
- Professional development assistance.
- Opportunities for advancement.
- Comprehensive onboarding program.
- Hourly wage, commissions, and lead fees.
- Monthly bonus opportunities.
- Potential sign-on and retention bonus of up to $2,000.
- Full benefits package after the first of the month following 60 days of employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
