Drain Install Apprentice: Hands-on Plumbing & Career Growth

Thornton & Grooms Heating, Cooling & Plumbing; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401k with company match

Truck with gas card

On-Site Medical Clinic

Ongoing training

Job summary

Thornton & Grooms Heating, Cooling & Plumbing in Farmington Hills is seeking a Drain Install Apprentice to gain hands-on experience in residential plumbing. Responsibilities include excavation, installations, and contributing to service management.

Ideal candidates should have a mechanical aptitude, a high school diploma, and a willingness to learn. Benefits include medical coverage, ongoing training, and a commitment to work-life balance with limited Saturday commitments.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of plumbing or construction experience preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Excavation and underground pipe repair.
• Drain jetting and sewer restoration.
• Pipe lining and coating solutions.
• Installation of residential plumbing fixtures and equipment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Willingness to learn

Positive attitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Drain Install Apprentice

Ready to learn a skilled trade from the best? Join Thornton & Grooms as a

Drain Install Apprentice

Drain Install Apprentice

Ready to learn a skilled trade from the best? Join Thornton & Grooms as a Drain Install Apprentice and gain hands-on experience installing, repairing, and upgrading residential plumbing systems while building a long-term career in the trades.

What You'll Do

As an Apprentice Install Plumber, you'll work alongside experienced professionals and receive on-the-job training in:

• Excavation and underground pipe repair
• Drain jetting and sewer restoration
• Pipe lining and coating solutions
• Floor break and concrete repair projects
• Water heater, tankless water heater, sump pump, and water filtration installations
• Re-pipes, stack replacements, and larger plumbing system upgrades
• Installation of residential plumbing fixtures and equipment
• Understanding job scopes and plumbing system design
• Using ServiceTitan for dispatching and job management
  
  
  

What To Expect

• Work around equipment such as jackhammers, air compressors, and power tools
• Exposure to dirt, gravel, mud, dust, crawl spaces, attics, and basements
• Hands-on training and career development opportunities
• Register as a Plumbing Apprentice with the State of Michigan
• Become proficient in ServiceTitan within your first 30 days
• Learn plumbing parts, tools, and installation best practices
  
  
  

What You Bring

• 0–2 years of plumbing or construction experience preferred
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn
• High School Diploma or GED
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
  
  
  

Benefits

• No overnight on-call — your personal time is protected
• Truck with gas card
• Limited Saturday commitments — we respect work-life balance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401k with company match (Up to 4%)
• On-Site Medical Clinic — real healthcare access without the hassle
• Ongoing training and a clear path for career advancement
• A company that has been trusted by Metro Detroit homeowners since 1937
  
  
  

Employment Requirements

Must successfully pass:

• 9-panel drug screening
• Background check
• Clean motor vehicle record for the past three years
  
  
  

Our Mission

To be ever building the professionalism, integrity, and honor of the trades.

Our Core Values

• Love
• Team
• Professionalism
• Today
  
  
  

If you're looking for a hands-on career with growth opportunities, great teammates, and a company committed to developing skilled trades professionals, apply today!