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 of a 6% job growth from 2023 to 2033. Apprentices in Marshfield, WI earn an average of $1,183 per week, with an annual overtime average of $4,824. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring plumbers find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $61,550 annually for experienced professionals.
About Staab Construction Staab Construction Corporation is one of the premier builders of municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment systems in the Midwest. In addition, we specialize in dams and other civil environmental structures. Founded in 1984, Staab Construction has experienced steady growth by developing an expert workforce and embracing the right technology to meet each customer's expectations. With over three generations of expertise in General, Mechanical, & Earthwork construction, Staab Construction offers our customers creativity and innovation. Why Work at Staab Construction? Staab's core values and reputation as a great place to work enables growth opportunities for employees at all levels. Employees are offered a variety of training and education opportunities that will help shape an employee's career path. Ever consider building your own business? Why do it alone when you can join Staab Construction as an Employee Owned ESOP Corporation. Share the risk, avoid the stressful pitfalls, and celebrate the substantial rewards. ESOP Employees of Staab Construction contribute to the corporate building and ownership to which Staab stands for today. Research has shown that companies that are employee owned pay higher wages to employees, pay better benefits, and provide significantly greater retirement income for employees than non-ESOP companies. Position Summary Plumbers are responsible for the installation of code & non-code buried & exposed water and sewage distribution systems, natural gas systems, compressed air systems, and chemical feed systems. Successful candidates in this role are proficient in Universal Plumbing Code (UPC). This person thrives to learn, is a problem solver, and sets reasonable goals & expectations. Essential Duties, Responsibilities, Functions • Read blueprints and drawings to understand or plan the layout of plumbing & other piping systems. • Layout & installation of buried & exposed water, sewage, natural gas, compressed air, and chemical feed distribution systems of all material types. • Knowledge of relevant building codes, legislation, regulations, policies and procedures regarding plumbing code work installation. • Install plumbing piping, equipment, fixtures, specialties, valves, flow meters and other pipeline items. • Proficiency with transit and laser level setting lines, grades, and elevations. • Locate and repair issues or leaking pipe systems. • Maintain accurate as-built drawings for record. • Perform other construction duties as needed. • Coordinate with all other trades during installation. Preferred Qualifications • Wisconsin Journeyman or Master Plumber • Completion of a four (4) year apprenticeship program or completion of a two (2) year trade school. • Knowledge or experience with wastewater and water treatment or other water control systems is a plus. Desired Skills • Team leadership, mentorship, safety oriented, communication, organizational, attention to detail, creative thinker, risk taker, and self-driven with positive attitude. • Ability to work with a diverse group of employees and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and provide excellent customer service. • Critical mathematical computation. • Technical knowledge & layout of piping system, plumbing & process mechanical equipment, & pipe supporting systems. • Build & maintain longterm customer & contractor relationships. • Advise clients on best course of action to resolve issues. • Able & willing at critical times to work additional nights & weekends to meeting internal & external customer expectations. • Train and develop employees in relationship to plumbing & piping installations. • React quickly and appropriately to emergency situations and to handle a wide variety of emergencies and unusual events. Performance Skills • At times work in an undesirable environment inside & outside and ability to manage the elements. • Climbing stairs, scaffolding, ladders, earthen banks, uneven or slippery terrain. • Entering elevated platforms and confined space environments. Use of respirator as needed meeting OSHA requirements, corporate safety program, & personal safety. • Lifting necessary equipment & materials up to +/100 lbs. • Skilled in the operation of various pieces of testing equipment, welding, and oxyacetylene torches. • Performs all work tasks in a proper and safe manner following established policies, general safety rules, and safe operating procedures. • Skill set to properly assemble all types of piping assemblies according to manufactures installation requirements. • Travel a 300 miles radius from Marshfield, WI to project sites. Certificates & Licenses • Wisconsin Journeyman Certificate or Master Plumber License • OSHA 30, Confined Space, First Aid, CPR Work Hours • Monday thru Thursday or as needed to satisfy internal & external customers. Benefits • Compensation varies $35-$40/hour • Paid Vacation & Holidays • Travel Subsistence Reimbursement Plan • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) • 401K Retirement Plan & match • Cash Bonus Payout • Health, Life, AD&D, & Dental Insurance • Short & Long-Term Disability • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Health Savings Account (HSA) • Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) • Education Reimbursement • Continuous leadership, employee training & education
See More Details >>About Us Staab Construction Corporation is a premier builder of municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment systems in the Midwest. Our company specializes in dams and other civil environmental structures. Founded in 1984, we have experienced steady growth by developing an expert workforce and embracing the right technology to meet each customer's expectations. With over three generations of expertise in General, Mechanical, & Earthwork construction, we offer our customers creativity and innovation. Why Work with Us? Our core values and reputation as a great place to work enable growth opportunities for employees at all levels. Employees are offered a variety of training and education opportunities that will help shape an employee's career path. We share the risk, avoid stressful pitfalls, and celebrate substantial rewards. Employee ownership contributes to corporate building and ownership. Research has shown that companies that are employee owned pay higher wages, better benefits, and provide significantly greater retirement income than non-employee owned companies. Job Summary As a Plumber, you are responsible for installing code and non-code buried and exposed water and sewage distribution systems, natural gas systems, compressed air systems, and chemical feed systems. You should be proficient in Universal Plumbing Code (UPC). This role requires problem-solving skills, the ability to learn quickly, and setting reasonable goals and expectations. Key Responsibilities • Read blueprints and drawings to understand or plan the layout of plumbing and other piping systems. • Layout and installation of buried and exposed water, sewage, natural gas, compressed air, and chemical feed distribution systems of all material types. • Knowledge of relevant building codes, legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures regarding plumbing code work installation. • Install plumbing piping, equipment, fixtures, specialties, valves, flow meters, and other pipeline items. • Proficiency with transit and laser level setting lines, grades, and elevations. • Locate and repair issues or leaking pipe systems. • Maintain accurate as-built drawings for record. • Perform other construction duties as needed. • Coordinate with all other trades during installation. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Wisconsin Journeyman or Master Plumber. • Completion of a four-year apprenticeship program or completion of a two-year trade school. • Knowledge or experience with wastewater and water treatment or other water control systems is a plus. Desired Skills • Team leadership, mentorship, safety orientation, communication, organization, attention to detail, creative thinking, risk-taking, and self-motivation with a positive attitude. • Ability to work with a diverse group of employees and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and provide excellent customer service. • Critical mathematical computation. • Technical knowledge and layout of piping systems, plumbing and process mechanical equipment, and pipe supporting systems. • Build and maintain long-term customer and contractor relationships. • Able and willing to work additional nights and weekends to meet internal and external customer expectations. • Train and develop employees in relation to plumbing and piping installations. • React quickly and appropriately to emergency situations and handle a wide variety of emergencies and unusual events. Work Environment • At times work in an undesirable environment inside and outside and ability to manage the elements. • Climbing stairs, scaffolding, ladders, earthen banks, uneven or slippery terrain. • Entering elevated platforms and confined space environments. Use of respirator as needed meeting OSHA requirements, corporate safety program, and personal safety. • Lifting necessary equipment and materials up to +/- 100 lbs. • Skilled in the operation of various pieces of testing equipment, welding, and oxyacetylene torches. • Performs all work tasks in a proper and safe manner following established policies, general safety rules, and safe operating procedures. • Skill set to properly assemble all types of piping assemblies according to manufacturer's installation requirements. • Travel a 300-mile radius from Marshfield, WI to project sites. Certificates and Licenses • Wisconsin Journeyman Certificate or Master Plumber License. • OSHA 30, Confined Space, First Aid, CPR. Benefits • Compensation varies $35-$40/hour. • Paid Vacation and Holidays. • Travel Subsistence Reimbursement Plan. • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). • 401K Retirement Plan and match. • Cash Bonus Payout. • Health, Life, AD&D, and Dental Insurance. • Short and Long-Term Disability. • Flexible Spending Account (FSA). • Health Savings Account (HSA). • Employee Assistance Plan (EAP). • Education Reimbursement. • Continuous leadership, employee training, and education.
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 The National Apartment Association envisions a world where rental housing is a valued partner in every community. NAA is the leading voice for the rental housing industry and as a trusted partner, valued connector and a powerful advocate, we are committed to serving 145 state and local affiliates, over 91,000 members and more than 11 million apartment homes globally. We lead the way home. Company Size: 20 to 49 employees Industry: Other/Not Classified Founded: 0 Website: https://www.naahq.org/
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