12K Plumber

DC Army National Guard; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Monthly paycheck

Tuition assistance

Health care benefits

Retirement benefits

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Student loan repayment

GI Bill / Tuition assistance

VA home loans

Bonuses (if applicable)

Job summary

DC Army National Guard in Martinsburg, WV seeks a Plumber to maintain pipe systems for water, steam, and waste, and to read drawings and plans for layout and installation. You will train during Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training, earning a regular paycheck and tuition assistance.

With increasing responsibilities you may supervise others and perform inspections of plumbing facilities, while benefiting from paid training and health care, retirement plans, and education support.

Qualifications

• Must meet Army National Guard enlistment requirements.
• Must be able to pass a physical exam.
• Must be between 17 and 35 years old.

Responsibilities

• Maintain heating systems, basic water supply, and water distribution systems.
• Read drawings, plans, and specifications; plan layouts of pipe systems.
• Install and maintain pipe systems and plumbing fixtures.

Skills

Reading drawings

Water and steam systems

Math and shop mechanics

Plumbing installation

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Boiler controls

Water purification

Distillation systems

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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)

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

Other Job Information

Job ID: 7705

ZIP Code: 25401

Job Category: Engineer

Age Requirements: Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 trade journeyman master