Plumber Apprentice

Ace Hardware Corporation; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan

Comprehensive health coverage

Paid time off & holidays

Career growth opportunities

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Ace Hardware Home Services, Inc. is seeking an in-person team member in Decatur, AL to support plumbing, heating and cooling technicians and assist with field operations. You will perform heavy labor, assist in the warehouse, and help educate customers on home-system issues while delivering reliable service.

Candidates should demonstrate a growth mindset, high integrity, and a strong work ethic while maintaining professional conduct and excellent customer relations on every call.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License and Clean MVR.
• High standards for your work.
• Excellence & integrity matter to you.
• A growth-mindset and the want to get better every day.
• The ability to hustle & thrive under pressure.
• You are able to be a true team player with a positive attitude at all times.
• You are dependable and consistent in all areas.

Responsibilities

• Support a team of technicians in the field.
• Perform hard and manual labor (digging, climbing, carrying heavy items, cleaning, etc.)
• Support the warehouse staff.
• Learn how to put customers at ease while educating them on plumbing issues and fixing their problems.
• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Present yourself as professional and knowledgeable to ensure the satisfaction of our customer base and to win referrals and repeat business.
• Communicate positively & effectively with teammates in the field and in the office.
• Be ready and willing to help out wherever you are needed.

Skills

Valid Driver's License & MVR

Team player

Positive attitude

Job description

Compensation Details

$15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Job Description

About Jackson Plumbing, Heating & Cooling: Jackson Plumbing, Heating & Cooling is now an Ace Hardware Home Services company! Now bringing helpful plumbing, heating and cooling services to your home in Decatur and the surrounding areas. It’s always our goal to deliver professional solutions our customers can rely on. Our certified team has the expertise to ensure the professional repair, installation, and maintenance of our customers’ plumbing and HVAC systems. With your satisfaction being our top priority, our local professionals strive to provide the best services possible. Our technicians have the training and experience to answer customers’ questions and provide them with the information they need to make the decision for their home. To learn more, visit: www.jacksonplumbingheatingandcooling.com

Who we are: Jackson Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical is now an Ace Hardware Company. At Ace Hardware Home Services, we are backed by a brand that customers have trusted for over 100 years. You can trust that you can build a career you will be proud of. A career with excellent income, a consistent work schedule and opportunities for advancements. Your essential contributions will be appreciated, respected, and rewarded. Here you won’t just “have a job,” you will be helping us to reshape the future of home services by providing reliable, best-in-class service to your neighbors in your community.

Job Duties

• Support a team of technicians in the field.
• Perform hard and manual labor (digging, climbing, carrying heavy items, cleaning, etc.)
• Support the warehouse staff.
• Learn how to put customers at ease while educating them on plumbing issues and fixing their problems.
• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Present yourself as professional and knowledgeable to ensure the satisfaction of our customer base and to win referrals and repeat business.
• Communicate positively & effectively with teammates in the field and in the office.
• Be ready and willing to help out wherever you are needed.
• Commit to high standards of ethics, honesty, and integrity.

Job Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License and Clean MVR.
• High standards for your work.
• Excellence & integrity matter to you.
• A growth-mindset and the want to get better every day.
• The ability to hustle & thrive under pressure.
• You are able to be a true team player with a positive attitude at all times.
• You are dependable and consistent in all areas.

Physical Requirements

• Physical dexterity in limbs and digits to operate hand and power-driven tools and equipment commonly used in the field.
• Physical ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds on a regular basis, and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to continually walk, stand, climb, stoop, bend, kneel, reach in all directions.
• Ability to maintain balance working off the ground using ladders, scaffolds, and/or mechanical lifts.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders and work in high, precarious places.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work outside; exposed to heat and cold.
• Ability to see and read with or without vision aids.
• Ability to hear and speak to exchange information.
• Ability to perform maintenance duties and read blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• 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 you should 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 & Perks

• 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.
• * Benefits are provided in compliance with applicable laws, plans and policies.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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About Ace Hardware Home Services, Inc.

Ace 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. Helpful is what we do – and Ace is on a Mission to be the best, most trusted provider of home preservation services.

Ace Hardware has been serving neighbors throughout America for 100 years. Ace launched Ace Hardware Home Services and is now Bringing Helpful to Your Home℠ through a wide range of residential maintenance and home repair services including plumbing, heating, cooling, electrical, handyman and painting.

Legacy Plumbing is an award-winning Plumbing business founded in 2006. At Legacy Plumbing, our employees don’t just “punch a clock.” They are ... In 2022, Legacy Plumbing joined the Ace Hardware family to catapult our vision for the future to the next level. Together with Ace, we’re looking forward to growing and supporting the local community for years to come.

If you want a rewarding and meaningful career with top professionals, consider joining our team.