Plumbing and HVAC Assistant

Fredscu; Illinois; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation, paid holidays, and sick

Take-home work vehicle

Company smartphone

Bonuses and spiffs

Job summary

Fred's Plumbing & Heating in Champaign, IL is seeking a reliable and motivated full-time Plumbing and HVAC Assistant to join our team. You will support experienced technicians on job sites with installation, repair, and maintenance tasks in a structured schedule.

This entry-level position offers training across multiple trades, a take-home work vehicle, and a company smartphone. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k).

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 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support experienced technicians on job sites with installation, repair, and maintenance tasks.
• Prepare work areas and transport tools.
• Install fixtures and seal pipes; diagnose minor leaks.
• Learn basic HVAC procedures; operate drain-cleaning tools.
• Read simple blueprints; help keep projects organized and safe.

Skills

Basic mechanical skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Education

Trade school or vocational training

OSHA 10/30 certifications

Relevant field experience

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Fred's Plumbing & Heating in Champaign, IL is seeking a reliable and motivated full-time Plumbing and HVAC Assistant to join our team. If you're looking to build a solid foundation in the skilled trades while working a steady and structured schedule, we encourage you to apply today!

Pay: As our Plumbing and HVAC Assistant, you'll earn a competitive wage plus bonuses and spiffs, as well as valuable position‑specific benefits including a take-home work vehicle and a company smartphone.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision


• Life insurance


• A 401(k) retirement plan


• Paid vacation, paid holidays, and sick days

Keep reading to learn more about this entry‑level role!

THE INS AND OUTS OF BECOMING OUR PLUMBING AND HVAC ASSISTANT

THE SCHEDULE:

This full‑time entry‑level position runs Monday - Thursday, 10‑hour shifts, with on‑call work as assigned.

YOUR ROLE:

As our Plumbing and HVAC Assistant, you'll support experienced technicians on job sites with installation, repair, and maintenance tasks. Responsibilities include preparing work areas, transporting tools, installing fixtures, sealing pipes, diagnosing minor leaks, learning basic HVAC procedures, operating drain‑cleaning tools, and reading simple blueprints. You'll play a vital role in keeping projects organized and safe while gaining hands‑on training across multiple trades.

OUR REQUIREMENTS:

• 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.

JOIN US AT FRED'S PLUMBING & HEATING

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.

If you're ready to grow your skills and establish yourself in the trades, apply today for this entry‑level position! Our initial application process is quick, easy, and mobile‑friendly.