Apprentice Plumber

Elmer's Air Conditioning and Plumbing; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in home services is seeking a dedicated Plumbing Apprentice to join their team. This exciting full-time role involves assisting licensed plumbers in maintaining and repairing plumbing systems, ensuring customer satisfaction, and participating in training programs. The company is known for its commitment to quality service and community support, making it a great place to start your plumbing career. If you're looking for an opportunity to learn and grow in a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Company-sponsored training

Qualifications

• Willingness to pursue a plumbing license and ability to operate various tools.
• Strong technical skills and customer service abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in diagnosing and repairing plumbing systems and components.
• Maintain inventory and ensure availability of materials for plumbing tasks.

Skills

Technical problem-solving

Algebra and Geometry

Customer service

Safety practices

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Tools

Power tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Elmer's Home Services of San Antonio, TX is looking to hire a full-time Plumbing Apprentice. This is a full-time position with occasional additional hours required. We offer competitive wages based on productivity and generous benefits including better than average employer contribution on medical benefits with dental and vision coverage also available. If this Plumbing Apprentice position sounds like the opportunity that you've been looking for, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application.

About Elmer's Home Services

Our company has served the San Antonio area's HVAC needs for over 25 years. We just launched in DFW in 2023 and the Houston area in 2024. Our skilled and capable staff confidently assists customers with their heating, ventilation, and air conditioning installation, service, plumbing, and repair needs. We work hard to maintain our reputation as the most professional and punctual HVAC & Plumbing team in town. Our reputation not only reflects the home services that we offer but also the support that we continuously have for our community. We chose the color pink to represent our company in honor of our owners' mother and all those who have bravely battled cancer. To this day, we strive to make a difference in our community by showing up and offering endless support for numerous organizations and charitable events throughout San Antonio.

Under the direction of a Licensed Plumber, the Apprentice Plumber will assist in maintaining plumbing systems, identifying repair or replacement needs, providing necessary information on the proper uses of equipment, and ensuring adequate materials are available to complete assignments.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists with diagnosing problems and/or failures in plumbing systems.
• Assists with installing various domestic water and vacuum systems.
• Documents activities for the purpose of providing written support for activities performed.
• Assists in repairing various systems or components to include toilets, sinks, vents, faucets, water softeners, garbage disposals, sewer lines, vacuum breakers, hot water heaters, etc.
• Assists with repair of pipes, ensuring items are functional and in safe working condition.
• Requests equipment and supplies to maintain inventory and ensure availability of materials.
• Tests for leaks in new and repaired systems with compressed air and/or water.
• Assists with measuring, cutting, threading, bending, reaming, and installing pipe and pipe fittings.
• Assembles pipe sections, tubing, or fittings.
• Assists in locating and marking position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, or fixtures in structures.
• Maintains a properly clean and stocked service vehicle.
• Attends weekly departmental meetings.
• Participates in periodic inventory and truck inspections.
• Maintains tools and machinery in good condition and uses all tools in a safety-conscious manner.
• Explains each service performed to the client each time a maintenance or repair is completed and ensures complete customer satisfaction.
• Provides pricing to the customer for approval prior to performing any work.
• Participates in all company-sponsored training classes.
• Maintains a professional image at all times by: Wearing only company-approved and provided OTE apparel, following safety policies and procedures, abiding by all OTE standards of performance and code of ethics, maintaining a courteous demeanor with all customers and associates, and respecting the customer's property.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

Ability to perform multiple, technical tasks to include operating equipment, adhering to safety practices, and planning/managing projects. Ability to perform algebra and/or geometry, read technical information, compose documents, and solve practical problems. Willingness to or currently pursuing a plumbing license. Computer proficiency to include Microsoft Word and Excel. Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

EDUCATIONAL/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

GED or High School Diploma.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Apprentice license.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Field service environment. Exposure to smells associated with sewer and water, sounds associated with power tools. Exposure to dust and other debris. Extreme weather conditions. Extended work hours to include day and/or evening shifts. Local travel.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to work under stressful conditions and may be exposed to verbal and/or physical confrontations. Must be able to work extended hours, nights or weekends. Ability to stand, walk, and climb ladders and stairs. Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. Natural or corrected vision to see and focus for close, distance, peripheral vision with normal depth perception. Work assignments may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation to a known disability.

Must be able to pass a background check. We also conduct pre-employment and random drug testing. Any job offer will be based on the results of background and drug testing.