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 to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 736,000 plumbers nationwide, with projections indicating a 6% job growth from 2023 to 2033. In Gadsden, AL, apprentices earn an average of $695.50 per week, with experienced plumbers earning up to $736.00 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring plumbers find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
READY FOR AN ENVIRONMENT CHANGE? ARE YOU TIRED OF: • Working nights and weekends? • Running 5-8 calls a day? • Getting home late at night? • Feeling like you have to rush through each job? • Feeling like you have very little support, everyday? • Tired of the burnout? What is it costing you and/or your family to stay in this environment, repeating the same cycles, with the same outcomes and frustrations? Always the promises of change from your Boss/manager but nothing ever happens? WHAT IF YOU COULD: • Run 2-3 calls a day! • Get home at a normal time! • Have the weekends free to spend with family and friends! • Work with a team that supports you! • Have access to training that teaches you how to take your skills to the NEXT Level! • Make $60-90k+ a year! All while being able to use your professional plumbing skills and give an amazing customer experience!! • Only done Residential or Commercial construction Plumbing? • Perfect! The skills you have learned will help you fit right into the process we will Teach you, and will actually help accelerate your earning potential!! If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, then you may be the next Dripster (Technician) for Mr. Drippy Plumbing's Drip Squad and growing team of experienced plumbers. Our ideal candidate is a hard worker who enjoys interacting with clients and fellow employees. Mr. Drippy Plumbing of Hoover, Alabama is looking to hire a full-time Plumbing Technician to work with our experienced team as we serve our community.
See More Details >>Title: Maintenance Technician Looking for full-time, year-round, recession-proof work? As a maintenance technician in the residential property management field, you’ll have a consistent, secure job that enables you to work with your hands, help people, and solve problems. RPM maintenance technicians prepare apartments for new residents, make repairs in apartments of current residents, and perform routine maintenance in and around the community.This job and career path have advantages that you can’t find everywhere, even in other maintenance jobs, such as: Consistent work. The RPM industry is resilient, and as an RPM maintenance technician, you’ll have work even when COVID-19 guidelines result in closing down other industries, such as hospitality, restaurant, and retail. Also, you won’t experience seasonal lulls the way you might as HVAC contractor; construction worker; or other commercial maintenance specialists. Comprehensive benefits. With a job as an RPM maintenance technician, your needs are covered with a benefits package that includes health insurance, a 401(k), sick leave, and life insurance. RPM careers also offer paid holidays and vacations, and many provide rent reduction and tuition assistance. Range of work and knowledge. You’ll be trained and asked to fix problems with plumbing, electricity, heating, cooling, locks, carpentry, and more. Variety. No two days are alike. You’ll have different tasks in different apartments where you’ll interact with and help different people every day. Personal interaction. You’ll get to know the people you are helping in the community, and they’ll be thankful for what you do.A maintenance technician job is good for self-motivated problem-solvers who are eager to learn. The job may be especially well-suited for someone with technical school training or military, construction, contracting, or home repair experience. Companies tend to promote from within, so with some years of experience under your belt, you could become a regional maintenance manager for a portfolio of communities!Annual Base Salary Range*Entry level: $34,500 – $44,000Maintenance supervisor: $49,000 – $65,200Regional maintenance manager: $76,000 – $109,800Additional Earnings*Overtime and bonus pay: 6.7% – 11.4% of salaryHousing BenefitsSome employers offer rent reductions of 20% or more.* Source: CEL & Associates 2019 Real Estate Compensation Survey. These salary ranges are not reflective of every market and may be higher or lower depending on geographic area and employer. About the Company: National Apartment Association
See More Details >>Lee Company provides core construction services of HVAC, plumbing and electrical for large and small commercial projects throughout Tennessee, Alabama, and Kentucky. Our incredible team has built their reputation on trust, honesty, employee safety and construction excellence since 1944. Safety is a core value that permeates how we live, train, work, and look out for our teammates. Summary of Job: This position is responsible for assisting journeyman level plumbers with installs and pipe repairs, fittings and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems, according to specifications and plumbing codes, studies building plans and working drawings to determine work aids required, and sequence of installations. Education and Experience: High School diploma, GED, or equivalent is preferred, 18-24 months of related experience and/or training is required. Skills and Abilities: Ability to troubleshoot issues with systematic, thoughtful, timely and effective solutions and procedures Demonstrate proper and safe use of tools and related equipment Experience in providing quality, professional customer related services Ability to work and communicate effectively individually as well as in a team environment Ability to handle disruptions in stride with professionalism. Ability to work independently in a commercial setting. Company Perks & Benefits: Our mission at Lee Company is to create an environment where our employees can thrive, and we mean that. Wellness involves your relationships, finances, career, community, as well as physical health. We don’t just talk the talk, we walk the walk. Check out what benefit programs we offer to help our team and family members THRIVE with us We pay 100% of every employee’s long-term disability, life insurance, and fees associated with acquiring and maintaining a trade license We offer free trade training and license exam preparation through Lee Company University (LCU), our very own NCCER accredited trade school We have a company match program for 401(k) and health savings account contributions You earn paid time off and paid holidays for your personal well-being You earn rewards for your commitment to wellness and participation in initiatives through our rewards program We offer meaningful assistance programs like Chaplain services, an on-site / mobile clinic, and an emergency assistance fund We connect you to opportunities to make an impact through volunteering in our communities And other benefits such as health insurance, dental, vision, and short-term disability Lee Company is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information or testing, or family and medical leave. Lee Company is an E-Verify employer. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. At the time of hire, employees will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility.
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