Plumber Helper/Apprentice -- Build Your Skills. Grow in the Trade.
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$19 - $25 per hour |
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| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | New York, New York |
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Verified Pay check_circleProvided by the employer$22.00
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About this job
Job Description
Work alongside an experienced mechanic. Build practical skills. Learn the service side of the trade.
We're looking for a dependable Plumbing & Heating Helper / Apprentice who is ready to work, takes direction well, and wants to develop their skills through hands-on experience.
You’ll assist a Service Mechanic with daily service calls, repairs, and installations while learning how to troubleshoot problems, care for customers’ property, and keep work moving safely and efficiently. Have construction plumbing experience and want to transition into service? We welcome that background.
What You’ll Do
- Assist with the installation, maintenance, modification, and repair of plumbing and heating systems.
- Help identify leaks, clogs, and other system issues under your mechanic’s supervision.
- Support repairs and replacement of piping, fixtures, valves, and related equipment.
- Assist with digging, pipe fitting, and the safe use of tools and machinery as directed.
- Prepare, carry, and set up tools, equipment, and materials for service calls.
- Keep the service vehicle organized and stocked with supplies needed for the day.
- Protect customers’ property and maintain clean, organized work areas throughout each visit.
- Follow your mechanic’s instructions, communicate progress, and ask questions when guidance is needed.
- Follow safety procedures and promptly report hazards or concerns.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
What You Bring:
- Valid 40-Hour SST card.
- F60 and/or G60 a plus
- Basic knowledge of plumbing tools, materials, and fittings.
- Willingness to learn service plumbing and heating, accept feedback, and apply what you're taught.
- Dependable attendance, punctuality, and clear communication.
- Ability to stay focused, follow instructions, and complete assigned tasks within the direction provided.
- A professional, respectful attitude toward customers, coworkers, and their property.
- Ability to work under pressure while maintaining safe work practices and quality service.
- Willingness and availability to work extended hours and overtime as needed, especially during peak season (winter months).
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record for the past five years, a plus.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Team lifting or mechanical assistance is required for loads exceeding 50 lbs
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
The Right Fit
You show up ready to work, pay attention, and take pride in doing things correctly. You understand that preparing tools, organizing materials, and cleaning up are essential parts of the job. You ask questions, take initiative within your assigned responsibilities, and want to keep improving.
Ready to build your skills and career with P.H. Works?
We are a well-established and rapidly growing licensed plumbing and heating company.