Plumbing Apprentice

Horsetooth Heating & Air; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with employer-paid %

Short-term disability paid by company

Life insurance provided by employer

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Employer-paid healthcare benefits

Financial coaching

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

Horsetooth Heating & Air in Fort Collins, CO is seeking a Plumbing Apprentice to join our hands-on team. You will assist experienced plumbers with residential service, repairs, and installations, learn plumbing systems and tools, and develop skills through paid training and mentorship.

The role offers Monday–Friday 7:30 AM–5:30 PM with occasional overtime. Plumbing experience is preferred but not required; candidates from construction or HVAC backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Plumbing experience is preferred, but not required.
• Experience in construction, HVAC, maintenance, or another skilled trade is preferred.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Comfortable using hand and power tools.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a physically active environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist experienced plumbers with residential service, repairs, and installations.
• Learn plumbing systems, tools, and industry best practices.
• Troubleshoot basic plumbing issues while developing your skills.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe.
• Deliver friendly, professional service to customers.
• Grow into an independent plumbing technician through paid training and mentorship.

Skills

Plumbing experience

Construction experience

HVAC experience

Maintenance experience

Strong work ethic

Willingness to learn

Hand tools

Power tools

Valid driver's license

Reliable transportation

Lift up to 50 pounds

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Plumbing Apprentice

Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour, depending on experience

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM-5:30 PM with occasional overtime based on demand

Ready to Build a Career?

Looking for a hands‑on career where you can learn a skilled trade, work with a great team, and get paid to grow? Whether you've worked in plumbing before or have experience in construction, HVAC, maintenance, or another mechanical trade, we'd love to meet you.

We're looking for someone who enjoys working with their hands, solving problems, and helping homeowners. If you're dependable, eager to learn, and take pride in doing quality work, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

What You'll Do

• Assist experienced plumbers with residential service, repairs, and installations
• Learn plumbing systems, tools, and industry best practices
• Troubleshoot basic plumbing issues while developing your skills
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe
• Deliver friendly, professional service to customers
• Grow into an independent plumbing technician through paid training and mentorship

What We're Looking For

• Plumbing experience is preferred, but not required
• Experience in construction, HVAC, maintenance, mechanical work, or another skilled trade is required
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Comfortable using hand and power tools
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license with a good driving record
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a physically active environment

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Starting pay of $20.00-$25.00 per hour, based on experience
• Paid, hands‑on training with experienced mentors
• Clear opportunities to grow your career in the plumbing trade
• Company‑provided uniforms
• Tool program
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Medical insurance with the company paying over 50% of employee premiums
• Company-paid short‑term disability
• Company-paid $100,000 life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Employer-paid healthcare benefit with virtual and in‑home medical services, lab work, and access to hundreds of free prescription medications
• Financial coaching and resources
• Employee appreciation events and quarterly giveaways