Residential Plumbing Apprentice

Blue Cardinal Home Services Group; Roanoke (VA); Hybrid; USD 17.000 - 25.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Bonus program

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Uniforms and major tool assistance

Zusammenfassung

Ostrom in Roanoke, VA, is seeking a Plumbing Apprentice. You will learn the trade from the ground up while getting paid, with Ostrom University training aimed at licensing and independent work.

No experience needed; must be 18+, have a valid license, and pass background checks. This is full-time, year-round, with a clear growth path toward owning your own truck.

Qualifikationen

• Strong work ethic and drive to become a licensed plumber.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort with hand/power tools.
• Clear, friendly communication with customers and teammates.
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs and work in various spaces and weather.

Aufgaben

• Assist lead plumbers on service calls, installs, and repairs (water heaters, fixtures, piping).
• Learn to diagnose leaks, low pressure, and drainage issues.
• Handle tools and equipment, keep truck organized and stocked.
• Represent Ostrom with courtesy in homes and follow safety protocols.

Kenntnisse

Strong work ethic

Mechanical aptitude

Clear communication

Physical ability to lift 70 lbs

Comfort with hand and power tools

Reliable transportation

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pipe threaders

Soldering and brazing equipment

Diagnostic tools

Jobbeschreibung

Description

Residential Plumbing Apprentice

Ostrom | Roanoke, VA | Full-Time

Start a trade that can't be outsourced.

Every home in the Roanoke Valley needs a plumber, and the demand isn't slowing down. Ostrom is looking for a Plumbing Apprentice who wants to learn the trade from the ground up, get paid while doing it, and build toward a license and a truck of their own. No experience needed. Apprentices are enrolled in Ostrom University, our in-house training program built to fast-track you toward becoming a licensed plumber.

What You'll Do

• Work alongside lead plumbers on service calls, installs, and repairs: water heaters, fixtures, and copper, PEX, and PVC piping
• Learn to track down leaks, low water pressure, and drainage problems like a pro
• Get hands-on with the tools of the trade, including pipe threaders, soldering and brazing equipment, and diagnostic tools
• Keep your truck stocked, clean, and ready to roll
• Protect every customer's home with drop cloths and shoe covers, and leave it spotless
• Represent Ostrom with courtesy and respect in every home you walk into
• Follow all safety protocols, OSHA standards, and local plumbing codes

Requirements

What You Bring

• A strong work ethic and the drive to become a licensed plumber
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort with hand and power tools
• Clear, friendly communication with customers and teammates
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs and work in crawl spaces, basements, and all kinds of weather
• Prior plumbing, construction, or hands-on experience is a plus, but not required
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen
• Must be 18 years of age or older to apply

Why Ostrom

Ostrom has served the Roanoke Valley for decades across electrical, plumbing, heating, and air, and we're growing. We've built a positive, employee-focused place to work, with a clear path toward your plumbing license and your own truck.

• Ostrom University training, with a fast track to lead technician
• No out-of-town work and no 24/7 on-call
• Full-time, year-round work
• Bonus program
• Competitive health, dental, and vision benefits
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Company-provided uniforms and major tool assistance

If you want a career with real demand and real growth, we want to hear from you.