Plumbing and HVAC Apprentice

Fredscu; Illinois; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days

Take-home vehicle

Company smartphone

Bonuses and spiffs

Job summary

Fred's Plumbing & Heating in Champaign, IL is hiring a full-time Plumbing and HVAC Apprentice to join our team. You will assist skilled plumbers and HVAC technicians on residential and commercial job sites, helping install sinks, toilets, and water heaters, seal pipe connections, read blueprints, and support various tasks.

This entry-level role runs Monday–Thursday, 10-hour shifts, with on-call work. We offer a competitive wage plus bonuses, a take-home work vehicle, a company smartphone, and

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in various environments (tight spaces, outdoor conditions).
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Basic mechanical skills and comfort using hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist plumbers and HVAC technicians on residential and commercial job sites.
• Help install sinks, toilets, and water heaters; seal pipe connections.
• Read blueprints and help ensure projects run safely and smoothly.

Skills

Driver's license

Lifting 50+ lbs

Mechanical skills

Power tools

Blueprint reading

Willingness to learn

Education

Trade school or vocational training

Tools

Drain-cleaning equipment

Job description

Are you ready to jump-start a hands-on career with a company that truly invests in your future? Fred's Plumbing & Heating in Champaign, IL is hiring a full-time Plumbing and HVAC Apprentice to join our team.

We offer our Plumbing and HVAC Apprentice a competitive wage plus bonuses and spiffs, a take-home work vehicle, and a company smartphone. Aside from earning great pay, you can also enjoy the following benefits and perks:

• Health, dental, and vision
• Life insurance
• A 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid vacation, paid holidays, and sick days

WHAT'S YOUR DAY LIKE?

This full-time entry-level position runs Monday - Thursday, 10-hour shifts, unless you are scheduled for on-call work.

In this entry-level role, you'll assist skilled plumbers and HVAC technicians on residential and commercial job sites. You'll help install sinks, toilets, and water heaters, seal pipe connections, diagnose small leaks, support HVAC service tasks, prep work areas, carry tools and materials, use drain-cleaning equipment, read blueprints, and help ensure every project runs safely and smoothly.

WHO ARE WE?

For over 30 years, Champaign residents have counted on our family‑owned team for everything from electrical panels to sewer lines to heating and cooling systems. We take on the jobs others won't - because we have the skill, the pride, and the passion to do them right.

We believe happy employees create happy customers, so we invest in a fun, positive environment, complete with a well‑stocked snack bar and benefits that show we care.

WHAT'S NEEDED FROM A PLUMBING AND HVAC APPRENTICE?

We're looking for someone who can work full-time while meeting the following qualifications:

• Valid driver's license with a good driving record
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in various environments (tight spaces, outdoor conditions)
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Basic mechanical skills and comfort using hand and power tools

Trade school or vocational training, relevant field experience, or OSHA 10/30 certifications are preferred.