12K Plumber

DC Army National Guard; Chester (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

A monthly paycheck

Montgomery GI Bill

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits for part-time duty

Low-cost life insurance

401(k)-type savings plan

Student Loan Repayment Program

Job summary

DC Army National Guard offers a Plumber training path focusing on piping for water, steam, and waste, including reading drawings and planning layouts. You will learn to install and maintain plumbing fixtures, work with various materials, and complete Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training as you take on more responsibility.

As you progress, you may supervise others and perform inspections on plumbing facilities, with paid training and the potential for civilian career pathways after

Qualifications

• Reading drawings, plans and specifications to guide installation and repairs.
• Planning layout of pipe systems for water, steam and waste.
• Ability to work with various pipe materials and connection methods.
• Basic math and shop mechanics understanding to support installs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain heating systems and water distribution for buildings.
• Install and maintain plumbing fixtures and piping.
• Read drawings and specifications to guide work.
• Train and supervise others as skills increase.

Skills

Reading drawings

Plan layouts

Plumbing installation

Maintenance of plumbing systems

Math & shop mechanics interest

Preference for physical work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Clean, running water and heat are necessities of life, and as a Plumber for the Army National Guard, you’ll train for a career that will always be in demand.

In this role, you will work on pipe systems for water, steam, and waste, as well as hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Duties include reading drawings, plans, and specifications, planning the layout of pipe systems, and installing and maintaining pipe systems and plumbing fixtures. This will require the ability to work with pipe made of various materials and different pipe connection methods.

Job Duties

• Maintain heating systems, basic water supply, and water distribution systems

Some Of The Skills You’ll Learn

• Installation and repair of plumbing fixtures, boiler controls, water purification, and distillation systems

Helpful Skills

• Interest in math and shop mechanics
• Preference for physical work

Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career in commercial and residential contracting. With additional certifications, you could work for public utility companies, plumbing contractors, or as a self-employed contractor.

After 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you will learn fundamental Soldiering skills, you will attend seven weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT) where you'll learn what you need to get started as an Army National Guard Plumber. As your skills increase, so will your responsibilities. Advanced Plumbing Specialists take on more challenging projects, including training and supervising other Soldiers, and performing inspections of plumbing facilities.

Earn While You Learn

Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to train. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.

Benefits/Requirements

Benefits

• Paid training
• A monthly paycheck
• Montgomery GI Bill
• Federal and State tuition assistance
• Retirement benefits for part-time service
• Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)
• 401(k)-type savings plan
• Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)
• Health care benefits available
• VA home loans
• Bonuses, if applicable
• Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change

Requirements

• Military enlistment in the Army National Guard
• Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate
• Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
• Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
• Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)

Programs and benefits are subject to change. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.