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 762,600 plumbers nationwide, with a median annual wage of $61,550, equivalent to $1,183 per week. In Gardnerville Ranchos, NV, plumbers earn an average of $1,250 per week, with an average of 40 hours worked per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring plumbers find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $80,000 annually for experienced professionals.
Riley Plumbing Heating & Air is a locally owned and operated company serving communities of the Carson Valley and surrounding areas for over twenty years. We provide steady year-round work, great compensation, and a vast array of development opportunities. We are striving to be an employer of choice and help our people build careers instead of just having a job. Join our fast-growing company & work with the best! Currently, we're looking for an experienced Service Plumber to join our team! Primary Job Function: This is manual work at the journeyman level in the installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems in residential & commercial settings. Work involves the performance of skilled plumbing tasks in maintaining, repairing, and servicing a variety of fixtures and equipment. Routine maintenance, service, and repair work are performed independently. Work Hours: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm, flexible schedule, but has to work on weekends Pay Range: $65,000 - $145,000 yearly depending on experience Our Benefits: • 50% employer-paid medical insurance for employee • 50% employer-paid dental insurance for employee • 50% employer-paid vision insurance for employee • Company-paid industry-related training, including NATE • 6 Paid Holidays throughout the year • Paid and Sick Time Off • Company take-home vehicle • Paid drive time to the first job of your day • Tool program Required Qualifications: • Valid driver's license & insurable driving record • 3+ years of service plumbing experience • Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills • Ability to work independently in completing tasks promptly • Strong knowledge of local plumbing codes • OSHA-10 is preferred • Pipelining experience is a plus • Willing to work in all types of weather • Considerable knowledge of standard tools, methods, and materials of the plumbing trade • Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the work
See More Details >>Riley Plumbing Heating & Air is a locally owned and operated company serving communities of the Carson Valley and surrounding areas for over twenty years. We provide steady year-round work, great compensation, and a vast array of development opportunities. We are striving to be an employer of choice and help our people build careers instead of just having a job. Join our fast-growing company & work with the best! We're growing and looking for a Plumbing Apprentice to join our team! This role will effectively and efficiently perform minor to moderately complex service work on plumbing systems in commercial and residential environments under the direct supervision of a Journeyman or Master Plumber. Pay Scale: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour depending on experience + Benefits Our Benefits: • 50% employer-paid medical insurance for employee • 50% employer-paid dental insurance for employee • 50% employer-paid vision insurance for employee • Company-paid industry-related training • 6 Paid Holidays throughout the year • 40 hours PTO after the 1st year, 80 hours PTO after 5th year • 3 days Sick PTO • Paid drive time to the first job of your day • Tool program Required Qualifications: • Valid driver's license and insurable driving record • At least 1 year of plumbing experience is preferred • Trade school completion certificate is preferred • Completion of a trade school is preferred • OSHA-10 is preferred • Excellent math skills • Ability to handle the physical workload and perform physical labor for extended periods of time
See More Details >>Riley Plumbing Heating & Air is a locally owned and operated company serving communities of the Carson Valley and surrounding areas for over twenty years. We provide steady year-round work, great compensation, and a vast array of development opportunities. We are striving to be an employer of choice and help our people build careers instead of just having a job. Join our fast-growing company & work with the best! We're growing and looking for a Plumbing Apprentice to join our team! This role will effectively and efficiently perform minor to moderately complex service work on plumbing systems in commercial and residential environments under the direct supervision of a Journeyman or Master Plumber. Pay Scale: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour depending on experience + Benefits Our Benefits: • 50% employer-paid medical insurance for employee • 50% employer-paid dental insurance for employee • 50% employer-paid vision insurance for employee • Company-paid industry-related training • 6 Paid Holidays throughout the year • 40 hours PTO after the 1st year, 80 hours PTO after 5th year • 3 days Sick PTO • Paid drive time to the first job of your day • Tool program Required Qualifications: • Valid driver's license and insurable driving record • At least 1 year of plumbing experience is preferred • Trade school completion certificate is preferred • Completion of a trade school is preferred • OSHA-10 is preferred • Excellent math skills • Ability to handle the physical workload and perform physical labor for extended periods of time plumber, installer, hvac, journeyman, journeyman plumber, residential service, residential, commercial, install, installation
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