Plumber Apprentice

Ace Hardware Corporation; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Ace Hardware Home Services, Inc. is seeking a dedicated team member to support field technicians and the Warehouse Coordinator. This role involves substantial manual labor, learning plumbing basics, and delivering friendly, proactive customer interactions.

Join a values-driven team that emphasizes hospitality, integrity, and teamwork. A valid driver’s license and 3 years of US driving experience are required; compensation is $18.00–$20.00 per hour with benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude.
• Hustle.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Be teachable.

Responsibilities

• Support a team of technicians in the field.
• Do lots of hard, manual labor (digging, climbing, carrying heavy items, cleaning, etc.).
• Support the Warehouse Coordinator.
• Learn how to educate customers on plumbing issues and fix their problems.
• Wow our customers and build relationships with them.
• Communicate positively & effectively with teammates in the field and in the office.
• Be ready and willing to help out wherever you are needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hustle

Problem-solving

Be teachable

Job description

Compensation Details

$18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Job Duties

• Support a team of technicians in the field
• Lots of hard, manual labor (digging, climbing, carrying heavy items, cleaning, etc.)
• Support the Warehouse Coordinator
• Learn how to put customers at ease while educating them on plumbing issues and fixing their problems.
• Wow our customers and build relationships with them.
• Communicate positively & effectively with teammates in the field and in the office.
• Be ready and willing to help out wherever you are needed.

Job Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude
• Hustle
• Problem-solving skills
• Be teachable

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

A valid driver’s license with at least 3 years of US driving experience, is required for this role

Why should you join our team?

We live our values - W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork). Gratitude. Humility. Love. You don’t often see values like these in most corporate statements, but Ace Hardware Home Services, Inc. is different. These things are important to us. They represent our commitment to the company, our employees, and to the Ace brand.

Benefits

• Incentive/Commission/Bonus opportunities (Based on role / grade level)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching company contributions, eligible on your first day!
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, company paid short-term disability, and long-term disability) and life insurance benefits for you and your dependents.
• Warehouse Merchandise Discount!
• Paid time off & paid holidays (depending on role and month of hire)
• Career Growth & opportunities within several channels (Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Electrical, Handyman, Customer Service and others).
• Robust Employee Assistance Program, which will provide professional assistance for personal, legal, financial, work, childcare and elder care support.

Your career at Ace is more than just a job. It’s a chance to be part of something meaningful. We help locally-owned businesses thrive and make an impact in their communities. You are joining a team that’s committed to your success and invested in your future. We provide the tools, hands-on training, formal education, and coaching to help you become a trusted expert in your craft, grow your career, and make a meaningful impact serving co-workers, customers, and your community.

Company Overview

Ac Hardware has been serving neighbors throughout America for over 100 years. Ace launched Ace Hardware Home Services Inc. and is now Bringing Helpful to Your Home. Ace Hardware Home Services offers a wide range of residential maintenance and home repair services including plumbing, heating, cooling, electrical, handyman and painting with the signature Ace Helpful service our customers know. Handy is what we do – and Ace is on a Mission to be the best, most trusted provider of home preservation services. We help locally-owned businesses thrive and make an impact in their communities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer Ace Hardware Home Services, Inc. is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws.

Disclaimers

The pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting but could be higher based on education and experience. Please note, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as an individual’s education, training and experience, the position’s work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires. Be aware that salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Ace Hardware Home Services position description for the accurate starting pay range information and feel free to discuss this with a Talent Acquisition professional if you are chosen to move forward with an interview. This written “Position Description” is not intended to cover all aspects of the position listed. It is meant to cover the basic/general essential job functions of a particular position. Ace Hardware Home Services reserves the right to change job duties, including essential job functions, according to business necessity. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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