Plumbing Technician Since 2001, Lazer Home Services has been the heartbeat of reliable home solutions, ensuring comfort and safety. Our commitment is simple: quality work with top-notch materials, guaranteed reliability, and dedication to satisfaction. At Lazer Home Services, we're more than technicians -we're your neighbors. With a deep understanding of Des Moines' unique needs, we deliver personalized solutions for plumbing, electrical, and HVAC challenges. And we are growing! We are looking for a Plumbing Technician to join our team. Apply today! We are currently looking for: - Plumbers (Journeyman & Apprentice) who are tired of being on call! We are also looking for techs who are tired of being laid off! We will keep you busy! Plumber (Journeyman & Apprentice) include: - 8 paid holidays - Flexible hours to spend time with your family, NEVER ON CALL - Retirement plan - match up to 6% - Health insurance provided - Dental insurance provided - Company vehicle to drive home - Company paid tools (we provide all battery tools) Required Qualifications: • Valid driver's license • Willingness to invest in necessary tools and ongoing training • Advanced customer service and communication skills • Ability to take on leadership roles and responsibilities Job Type: Full-time Pay: $60,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year Lazer Home Services is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
See More Details >>Job Description Mechanical Engineer (HVAC/Plumbing) Location: Ames, Iowa Industry Focus: Heavy Industrial & Food Manufacturing Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer specializing in HVAC and plumbing systems. In this role, you will manage the complete lifecycle-from initial concept through installation, commissioning, and final documentation-of HVAC and plumbing systems designed specifically for heavy industrial and food manufacturing environments. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver energy-efficient and code-compliant solutions that ensure operational excellence. Key Responsibilities: Cradle-to-Grave Project Management: Lead full lifecycle design of HVAC and plumbing systems, ensuring seamless integration from concept to commissioning. Design & Compliance: Develop detailed engineering drawings, technical specifications, and cost-effective proposals that comply with relevant building codes and industry standards. Collaboration & Innovation: Work closely with cross-functional teams to implement energy-efficient solutions and conduct design reviews and feasibility studies. Documentation & Quality Assurance: Maintain accurate project documentation and manage design revisions to ensure quality and compliance throughout the project lifecycle. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. Must be a licensed Professional Engineer (Mechanical). 5+ years of experience in HVAC and plumbing system design with full lifecycle (cradle-to-grave) project management. Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and HAP. Strong knowledge of industry codes, safety standards, and best practices in heavy industrial and food manufacturing settings. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project management skills. Benefits: Competitive Compensation: Excellent pay along with a comprehensive benefits package. Relocation Assistance: Support available for candidates relocating to Ames, Iowa. Growth Opportunities: Clear career path and development programs with the potential to grow into an engineering leadership role.
See More Details >>About the position DSG is seeking a Plumbing Outside Sales Account Manager for our Ames, IA location. In this full-time, salaried plus commissions position, work is typically performed during standard business hours, 7:30 am-5 pm, Monday through Friday, but will vary on occasion according to business and customer needs. As an Outside Sales Account Manager, you will actively promote DSG products and services to both contractors and industrial accounts and assure customer satisfaction in order to maintain and build strong business relationships with our customers, partners, and communities. At DSG, we are dedicated to building futures one job at a time, starting with yours. As an ESOP, we are a community of peers, first and foremost. We focus on cultivating an environment of respect, teamwork, and growth, where your career path is rich with possibilities. Every success is shared, and every challenge is overcome together. For more than a century, we've delivered more than supplies; we've offered true partnership and valuable solutions. By continuing to empower the future of our vendors and customers, we will empower a future of ongoing success for all of us. A typical day in the life of a Plumbing Outside Sales Account Manager at DSG includes travel up to 125 miles from the branch to establish, manage, and maintain strong customer relationships and accounts by providing stellar customer service. This includes responding to and calling on customers as necessary, working with our Inside Sales Associates to identify, prioritize, and implement initiatives that will improve customer satisfaction and territory growth, seeking and developing new customer opportunities and accounts, and introducing, promoting, and demonstrating new products and marketing programs. You will also correspond with the Branch Manager and Purchasing Agents on changes in product demands and act as a facilitator for the customer ordering process, which includes processing all types of customer orders, correcting orders, responding to open order and back order inquiries, responding to customer requests for product returns, and suggesting changes for improving the overall order process. Responsibilities • Actively promote DSG products and services to contractors and industrial accounts. , • Maintain and build strong business relationships with customers, partners, and communities. , • Travel up to 125 miles from the branch to establish and manage customer relationships. , • Work with Inside Sales Associates to improve customer satisfaction and territory growth. , • Seek and develop new customer opportunities and accounts. , • Introduce, promote, and demonstrate new products and marketing programs. , • Correspond with Branch Manager and Purchasing Agents on product demand changes. , • Facilitate the customer ordering process, including processing orders and responding to inquiries. Requirements • High School diploma or equivalent; postsecondary degree preferred. , • Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record. , • Product and technical knowledge normally acquired in two or more years of college or technical school OR 3-5 years field experience in plumbing products. , • Strong sales skills with a proven track record of successful territory development. , • 3-5 years of sales experience. , • Outstanding organizational skills and ability to multitask. , • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow-through/follow-up. , • General understanding of plumbing software and programs. , • Familiarity with DSG Web Commerce and ability to instruct customers on its uses. , • Excellent time management skills. Nice-to-haves • Experience in plumbing software and programs to assist customers with designs and rebates. , • Familiarity with DSG Web Commerce. Benefits • 401(k) matching , • Dental insurance , • Disability insurance , • Employee stock ownership plan , • Flexible spending account , • Health insurance , • Health savings account , • Paid Time Off (PTO) , • Extended Medical Leave (EML) allowances , • Life insurance , • Short- and long-term disability , • Paid parental leave , • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) , • Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution , • Discount on all DSG-supplied products , • Paid volunteer hours.
See More Details >>Becoming a plumber typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 736,000 plumbers nationwide, with projections of a 6% job growth from 2023 to 2033. Apprentices in Ames, IA earn an average of $601.75 per week, with an annual overtime average of $19,256. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring plumbers find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $65,120 annually for experienced professionals.
