Valley Air, LLC is a family owned and operated heating, cooling, and plumbing company proudly serving the Shenandoah Valley with excellent customer service and we are looking for experienced PLUMBERS to join our team! Requirements: Valid Driver’s License Good Communication Skills Minimum 2 Years Experience Benefits Include: Competitive compensation Retirement Medical Insurance Vision Insurance Dental Insurance Paid Holidays PTO Tool Allowance Paid Continuing Education Paid Training Company Vehicle Company Uniforms Ways to Apply: Call 540-746-3155 TODAY! Email TODAY! Stop by our office at 1234 Middlebrook Ave in Staunton TODAY! Job Types: Full-time, Commission Pay: $20.00 - $45.00 per hour People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Experience: • Plumbing: 2 years (Required) Ability to Commute: • Staunton, VA 24401 (Required) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Valley Air, LLC is a family owned and operated heating, cooling, and plumbing company proudly serving the Shenandoah Valley with excellent customer service and we are looking for HVAC & Plumbing Apprentices to join our team! Requirements: Valid Driver’s License Good Communication Skills Strong work ethic Ability to work both as a team and individually Benefits Include: Competitive compensation Retirement Medical Insurance Vision Insurance Dental Insurance Paid Holidays PTO Tool Allowance Paid Continuing Education Paid Training Company Uniforms Ways to Apply: Call 540-746-3155 TODAY! Email TODAY! Stop by our office at 1234 Middlebrook Ave, Ste F in Staunton TODAY! Job Type: Full-time Pay: $15.00 - $19.00 per hour People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on plumbing systems at the Main Hospital and Satellite Buildings. Installs, repairs, assembles and maintains water, sewage, drainage, air, gas appliance, pumps and vacuum systems and related equipment and facilities in accordance with pertinent state and local building codes. Participates in the hospital preventive maintenance (PM) program. Education High School diploma or equivalent required. Formal Plumbing Systems Training from a Vocational School or Military Technical School preferred, Licensure/Certification Must hold a current Plumber License as issued by the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) at the Journeyman level required. Experience • Minimum of five (5) years Hospital campus or commercial/industrial plumbing work experience required. • Minimum of two (2) years Healthcare experience with demonstrated advanced troubleshooting and plumbing repair experience required. • Acute Healthcare experience as a Plumber preferred. Competencies, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities • Must be able to read blueprints and other technical documentation. • Must demonstrate Advanced troubleshooting skills on a wide variety of facility plumbing systems including county water supply systems and the wastewater collection and disposal systems. • Basic computer keyboard skills necessary for sending and receiving e-mails and entering work status updates for assigned work orders. • Must be able to thread carbon steel pipe. • Must be able to solder copper tubing. • Must be knowledgeable of building code requirements as they pertain to plumbing systems. • Must be able to climb ladders. • Demonstrated skills with repairing sanitary drain systems, water softeners, steam traps, pumps and motors, reheat system and boilers. • Teamwork and Collaboration • Works independently and as a member of a work team. This job is part of a formal work team within the Facilities Maintenance Department. • The Plumber is a team member, but is not responsible or accountable for the team’s activities. • Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations. Cleans work area and shop areas. Tools, equipment, chemicals and supplies are not to be left unattended in patient care areas or other areas where they may injure patients, visitors or employees. • Work is done in a timely and orderly manner with few complaints or call backs. Patient concerns (patient hospital experience) must be a top priority. Company Information Augusta Health is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit, community health system located in Fishersville Virginia in Virginia’s scenic Shenandoah Valley. Augusta Health offers a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient which includes Augusta Medical Center a 255 bed inpatient facility and Augusta Medical Group which is comprised of 40 practice locations and four urgent care locations. Equal Opportunity Augusta Health recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran or military discharge status, and family medical or genetic information.
See More Details >>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 635,000 plumbers nationwide, with projections indicating a 6% job growth from 2023 to 2033. Apprentices in Staunton, VA, earn an average of $539.20 per week, with an annual overtime average of $4,778. 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.
