Be part of a growing employee-owned company that has been around for over 75 years! Southern Air, Inc. is a company dedicated to the growth of our employees and excellent customer service. We serve clients throughout the Virginia, West Virginia, and North Carolina regions. This opportunity is located in Lynchburg, VA location. Southern Air, Inc. rewards your commitment with excellent wages, benefits including participation in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), Holiday/PTO, medical, 401(k), and career opportunities. Join our team and enjoy the rewards. Job Description: The Apprentice or Licensed Plumber will install, repair and maintain by performing various duties in commercial or public buildings. Job Duties: • Work with others as a team to learn and perform the task laid out by the plumbing superintendent and lead plumber. • Knowledge of plumbing practices and methods, health and safety regulations, and materials for operating and repairing plumbing systems. • Able to operate specialized machinery, equipment, and tools to repair, install, and maintain plumbing systems. • Assemble pipe sections, tubing, and fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, soldering, brazing, and welding equipment. • Install other plumbing equipment, such as sinks, tubs, toilets, water heaters, appliances, and trim. • Determine water supply networks and waste drainage systems are in working order. • Assemble and install valves and fittings. • Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: • Must have 1-3 years of experience as a plumbing apprentice performing in commercial or residential installation and or an equivalent combination of vocational training and experience. • Journeyman or Master Plumbers License preferred. • Overtime may be necessary, and one must be able to pass a drug screen and background check. Benefits: • Health Plan – With company contributions to employee health saving account • Dental Plan • 401k with company match • ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) • Vision Plan • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability • Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance • Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) • PTO (Paid Time Off) for vacation and other purposes • Employee Assistance Plan • Wages $16 - $37 an hour 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 and in a team environment. • Ability to handle disruptions in stride with professionalism. • Ability to work independently in a commercial setting. Physical Demands/Working Conditions: The physical activities described are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions and expectations. Individuals may need to ride or drive in a vehicle for two or more hours at a time, depending on their position. Individuals working at an outside job site may be exposed to varying temperatures and all weather conditions. Performing this job requires frequent use of hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Must be able to sit, talk, hear, and stand frequently throughout the day. Must be able to climb, reach above shoulder height, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl frequently. The position occasionally may require lifting heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) and performing strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. May work with or around typical construction materials and chemicals requiring safety data sheet knowledge. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin or disability, or protected veteran status. Visit our website to learn more about Southern Air, Inc. www.southern-air.com
See More Details >>**Overview:** Southern Air, Inc. is seeking a skilled Master Plumber to join our team in Lynchburg, VA. As a Master Plumber, you will be responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining plumbing systems in commercial and public buildings. Our company values employee growth and excellent customer service, and we offer a competitive compensation package, including benefits and career opportunities. **Responsibilities:** • Work with a team to install, repair, and maintain plumbing systems in commercial and public buildings • Demonstrate knowledge of plumbing practices, health and safety regulations, and materials for operating and repairing plumbing systems • Operate specialized machinery, equipment, and tools to repair, install, and maintain plumbing systems • Assemble pipe sections, tubing, and fittings using various methods and equipment • Install plumbing equipment, such as sinks, tubs, toilets, water heaters, appliances, and trim • Determine water supply networks and waste drainage systems are in working order • Assemble and install valves and fittings • Perform other duties as assigned • *Qualifications:** • 1-3 years of experience as a plumbing apprentice or equivalent combination of vocational training and experience • Journeyman or Master Plumbers License preferred • Ability to pass a drug screen and background check • Overtime may be necessary • *Benefits:** • Health Plan with company contributions to employee health saving account • Dental Plan • 401k with company match • ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) • Vision Plan • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability • Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance • Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) • PTO (Paid Time Off) for vacation and other purposes • Employee Assistance Plan • Wages: $16 - $37 an hour
See More Details >>Riddleberger Brothers, Inc. is seeking to hire a talented and growth-minded individual to join our team as a Service Projects Plumbing Technician. We offer career opportunities that allow you to be part of a team and grow as an individual. Please click the video below to hear from RBI team members about what they like most about their jobs, and what it's like to build a career at RBI. We offer you: • Competitive pay • Comprehensive benefits package • Apprenticeship opportunities with a pathway to licensure • Growth and development opportunities • Scholarship program for our employees’ children • Discounts at major automotive, computer, and cell phone companies • Employee referral incentives • Available with certain positions, where necessary/required: • Company mobile phone and/or tablet • Company vehicle • Company uniforms • And much more! Our benefits package offers you: • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurances • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurances • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance • Health Care and Dependent Day Care FSA's • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • 401(k) Plan • Annual Bonus • Generous Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time • And much more! Please click the video below to hear from RBI team members about training and development opportunities at RBI! About us: We are a full-service plumbing, mechanical, HVAC service, controls, and design-build company. • Main office is located at 6127 South Valley Pike, Mount Crawford, VA 22841 • Parent Company - Comfort Systems USA (https://comfortsystemsusa.com/) Please click the video below to hear from RBI team members about RBI’s history and culture! Primary Purpose: Install, repair and service commercial and industrial plumbing and backflow prevention systems. The successful candidate will: • Follow established safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe work environment. • Identify, analyze, diagnose and perform repairs, overhauls and start-ups of commercial plumbing systems. • Ensure that all work meets code requirements. • Use hand tools, blueprints, wiring diagrams, piping schematics and engineering specifications to diagnose and repair systems. • Perform preventative maintenance, site surveys, replacements and modifications as needed or requested by customers. • Determine parts to be ordered for repairs and/or maintenance. • Document work by completing required daily paperwork for each job. • Service and maintain equipment at customer locations and ensure customer satisfaction. Educational Requirements and Experience: • Education in the trades; VA Journeyman or Master’s Plumbing License or ability to obtain • Back Flow Certification or ability to obtain • 5 to 7 years of commercial plumbing experience Other Requirements: • Valid driver's license and ability to meet company driver qualification policy If you are interested in: • Developing your skills • Teamwork • Providing outstanding Customer Service • Safety and Quality then a career with Riddleberger Brothers, Inc. may be right for you; we strive to work safely and exceed customer expectations! Riddleberger Brothers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Skills: 401k Plan, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Analysis Skills, Blueprints, Cellular Telephone, Childcare, Corporate Policies, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Support/Service, Develop and Maintain Customers, Disability Insurance, Driver's License, Electrical Wiring, Employee Assistance Plan, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Flexible Spending Accounts, Hand Tools, Healthcare, Identify Issues, Insurance, Life Insurance, Maintenance - HVAC, Maintenance - Plumbing, Maintenance Services, Piping, Plumbing, Policy Development, Preventative Maintenance, Procedure Development, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Schematics, Scholarship, Startup, Team Player About the Company: Riddleberger Brothers Inc
See More Details >>Becoming a plumber in Lynchburg, VA, typically begins with a structured apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing for earning while learning. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports approximately 635,000 plumbers nationwide, with projections indicating a 6% job growth from 2023 to 2033. Apprentices in Lynchburg, VA, earn an average of $336.20 per week, with experienced plumbers potentially earning over $500 per week. Vocational schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring plumbers find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
