Apprentice Plumber/Service Technician

Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service; Desert Hot Springs (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Paid training

Life Insurance

Matching 401K

Tuition reimbursement

Profit sharing

Job summary

Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service is hiring an Apprentice Plumber in Desert Hot Springs, CA. The role includes paid training for 12 weeks, with earning potential during training and a clear path to licensing. The position offers career growth, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Interviews are available with on-site opportunities at the Banning, CA venue. The role emphasizes diagnosing issues, providing cost estimates, and performing sewer and drain cleaning

Qualifications

• Requires a valid driver's license.
• Excellent communication skills required.
• Mechanical aptitude is desirable; prior plumbing experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose plumbing issues on service calls and provide cost estimates.
• Perform sewer and drain cleaning using company equipment.
• Document estimates and invoices, in writing and on a smartphone.
• Collect payments and move to the next call.
• Interact with customers respectfully and professionally during service visits.
• Drive to customer locations and enter residences to deliver service.

Skills

Communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

Driver's license

Job description

Overview

Open House/Hiring Event!

Looking for more than a paycheck? Build a CAREER with Roto-Rooter!

Join us Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 10:00am-12:00pm (noon) for immediate interviews!

Hampton Inn & Suites Banning-Beaumount

6071 Joshua Palmer Way, Banning, CA 92220

For more information, contact George Gonzalez at [e-mail] !

Apprentice Plumber

If you are looking for job security, career growth, competitive compensation, flexible schedules, and comprehensive benefits with a reputable national plumbing service provider, Roto-Rooter offers a rewarding opportunity.

First year Roto-Rooter service technicians can expect top-pay, earning $55,000, on average. Pay increases quickly with each year of experience.

Roto-Rooter provides an initial 12 weeks of paid training plus continual training in our plumbing school. You’ll earn while you learn the trade, and we’ll guide you through the plumber licensing process to help you advance.

Responsibilities

• Roto-Rooter plumbing apprentices/drain service technicians use their skills to provide solutions to plumbing and drain problems.
• A service call begins with diagnosing problems then providing cost estimates to close the sale.
• Perform sewer and drain cleaning services for customers utilizing specialized Roto-Rooter equipment and tools.
• Document estimates and invoices, both in writing and on a provided smartphone.
• Collect monetary payment and move on to the next service call.
• Engage in direct interactions with vulnerable populations, including children and the elderly.
• Conduct extensive driving to customer locations in a timely and professional manner.
• Enter customers’ residences to deliver reliable service while resolving plumbing issues.

Requirements

• A valid driver’s license
• Excellent communication skills.
• A mechanical aptitude is desirable, but prior plumbing experience is not necessary.

Service technicians are paid an hourly rate of $17.81 during training. After training, they are paid an hourly rate at or above the minimum wage for all hours worked. The hourly pay rate may vary, depending on whether the pay is for base pay paid at the employee’s base hourly rate (minimum wage), or administrative pay for administrative hours worked (between minimum wage and $70.19). Service technicians also have the potential to earn commissions at the rate of 16-22% of revenue depending on the revenue category. Commissions ranging from $10 to $155 can also be earned for selling products and treatments.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Change Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Benefits

At Roto-Rooter, we believe our most significant investment is in our employees. We prioritize the health and well-being of our team and their families. That’s why we offer an extensive employee benefit package including:

• Medical insurance with a Prescription Drug Card
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Training
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Profit Sharing

Roto-Rooter offers excellent career paths for military veterans and personnel transitioning to civilian professions. Throughout nearly 100 years in business, we've found that military training and structure are an excellent fit for our company.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, military status, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.