Embarking on a career in the plumbing trade in Santa Cruz, CA, typically begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships generally last about four to five years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 736,000 plumbers nationwide, with a median annual wage of $61,550, equivalent to $29.59 per hour. In Santa Cruz, plumbers earn an average of $1,463.50 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $108,000 annually. Vocational schools, unions, and platforms like Gild assist aspiring plumbers in finding apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
We are accepting applications for new Plumbing Installers, please send us your resume if you fit the below criteria. Note, we will only respond to qualified applicants with FIVE + years of experience, as well as candidates who have good job tenure. Job hoppers need not apply. Do you have underground plumbing experience? Are you a skilled and experienced plumber looking for a family friendly company to work for? Is your current job a dead end with no room for advancement? Does your boss provide in house training? Good pay? Good benefits? How about a company truck? We are Bellows Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical and we have a full time position available for an experienced plumbing installer. The ideal candidate will be a motivated individual with a strong work ethic and professional demeanor. We are looking for someone with MINIMUM five (5) years experience with emphasis in residential. Primarily... • Residential Re-pipe. • Underground sewer repair/replacement. • Water service repair/replacement. • Gas line repair/replacement. • Installing fixtures such as faucets, toilets, shower valves, etc. • Setting finish plumbing (toilets, faucets, shower valves). • Installing water heaters, water softeners, pumps etc. • Replacing valves, PRV's, etc. Experience in the following also helpful.... • Excavation, asphalt and concrete breaking • Sewer line repair and replacement • Installing water service lines • Installing & repairing gas lines • Water heater installs and repairs • Repipes • Operating high power jetting equipment We are a locally owned and operated company that is committed to excellent customer service! We are looking for amazing people to join our team. Check us out at www.bellowsservice.com. Bellows offers: • Generous Pay depending on experience • Benefits (medical, dental, 401K w/ matching) • Vacation • Training • Family Friendly Hours • Positive Work Environment • Growth Potential Requirements: • Fluent English • Strong Work Ethic • Punctual • Clean DMV, California Driver License • Clean and neat appearance • Strong communication skills • Ability to work independently • Attention to detail • Team player: able to take direction and willing to learn • Drug-free We are Bellows Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical (https://www.bellowsservice.com/) - an Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Company for the past five years and six time 'Best of Santa Cruz' winner. We care about our customers and we care about our team. Come work for a company that respects its employees for their individual talents and abilities! We are looking for amazing people to join our team. Check us out at www.bellowsservice.com. (https://www.bellowsservice.com/) Background check and drug screening required.
See More Details >>Bellows Plumbing, Heating, & Air has a full time position available for an Plumbing Apprentice and helper. The ideal candidate will not only be a hard worker but also be a quick learner with a positive attitude who can work under pressure. Preference given to applicants with experience in Plumbing. Requirements: • Able to lift and carry 80 pounds • Strong Work Ethic • Punctual • Fast Learner • Able to take directions • Clean DMV, California Driver License • Clean and neat appearance • Fluent English • Strong communication skills • Attention to detail • Team player: able to take direction and willing to learn • Drug-free • Ability to work in a stressful environment Bellows offers: • Generous Pay depending on experience • Benefits (medical, dental, 401K w/ matching) • Vacation • Training • Family Friendly Hours • Positive Work Environment • Growth Potential We are Bellows Plumbing, Heating, & Air -an Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Company for the past five years and six time "Best of Santa Cruz" winner. We care about our customer and we care about our team. Come work for a company that respects its employees for their individual talents and abilities! We are looking for amazing people to join our team. Check us out at www.bellowsservice.com.
See More Details >>JOB SUMMARY: Level I and II - Under general supervision, installs, repairs, and maintains a variety of plumbing and piping systems and equipment. Level I - Performs the most basic form of plumbing skills UNIQUE JOB REQUIREMENTS: Wears company issued uniform. Works inside and outside in varying weather conditions. Works around dust and fumes. May be required to wear hardhats, gloves, boots, belts, dust masks, goggles, and ear plugs as work conditions vary. Works in small confined area at times. Required to work weekends. Requires a clean DMV printout at time of employment. JOB TASKS (IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE): Level I and II: • Install and maintain air, gas, water, and sewer pipes, fittings and fixtures according to CA plumbing codes. • Cut and thread a variety of pipe such as ABS, PVC, copper, and galvanized steel. • Identify causes for gas, water and sewer leaks and malfunctions. • Replace worn or inadequate pipe, valves, fixtures and traps. • Test pipe systems for proper operation and determine requirements for additional equipment. • Other duties as assigned. RELATIONSHIPS INTERNAL: All levels of Santa Cruz Seaside Company employees. RELATIONSHIPS EXTERNAL: Contact with sub contractors, vendors, and city workers. Minimum contact with guests. TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Level I - Minimum 2 years trade school or field experience maintaining residential or commerical plumbing. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:Level I and II: • Working knowledge of plumbing and electrical power and hand tools. • Knowledge of California plumbing codes. • Knowledge of plumbing systems and piping. • Ability to track and identify causes of plumbing system leaks or malfunctions and make repairs independently . • Ability to install, repair and maintain a variety of plumbing and piping systems and equipment. • Ability to learn how to read, interpret and work from blueprints, schematic diagrams, plans and specifications. • Ability to learn to estimate materials and cost of plumbing. • Ability to follow safety practices and proper lifting techniques. • Ability to document work. • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely. • Ability to work as a part of a team. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: • Must be able to lift and move up to 70 pounds from floor to waist. • Able to stand and walk for 7 and one half hours and to climb a 16-foot ladder. • Able to work at heights up to 60' in a man lift basket or on rides with a catwalk. • Bi-manual dexterity and able to work in confined spaces. • Able to read instruction manuals. • Able to safely perform heavy, fatiguing work: crawling, climbing, pushing, pulling, stooping and lifting materials and equipment. LICENSES AND INSURANCE: Valid U.S. driver's license at time of hire. TESTING: Written Plumber test: Level I - minimum 65% passing score, Level II - 75% passing score DMV Print out and proof of valid Drivers License. POST OFFER OF HIRE: drug screen/ back exam criminal background check respiratory exam REPORTS TO: Plumbing Supervisor SUPERVISES DIRECTLY: Plumber SUPERVISES THROUGH SUBORDINATES: N/A APPROVED: 9/29/1992 REVISED: 18/8/2018 REVIEWED: 8/8/2018
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