What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry Level Plumbers position at Gerard Plumbing and Heating?
Employment Type: Full-time
Compensation: $15-$25 per hour, based on experience. Commission incentives, bonuses, full benefits, 401k, paid time off, and more! Some of our seasoned plumbers make over six figures, and, in time, so can you.
As you start your career in plumbing, we know that you are looking for the following:
1) Good starting compensation
2) Pay growth and career advancement
3) Experience and training
5) Positive and supportive work culture
6) Solid benefits package
At Gerard Plumbing and Heating, we focus on all of these areas when it comes to our team members. Let’s break down what you can expect when working with us.
The Pay: Our entry level plumbers are paid a competitive hourly rate based on experience. We also give commissions based on revenue goals, split scrap metal cash between our team, offer bonuses, and have a pretty sweet retirement and benefits package. Skilled journeyman plumbers can make upwards of six figures at Gerard, so growth opportunity is certainly a reality here. Entry level and early career plumbers typically earn between $15-$25/hour depending on experience and capabilities.
The Type of Work: Gerard Plumbing and Heating provides plumbing service, repair, and installation-primarily for residential homes with some light commercial work, as well. We provide clean, well-maintained company trucks and thoughtful logistics and scheduling. You will be working on a variety of plumbing jobs ranging from running toilets to complete re-plumbing and sewer line replacement. We do require overtime and on-call rotations, but you get on-call incentives and a solid PTO package to recharge the mind and body.
The Resources: You will have the opportunity to work and be trained on some of the latest plumbing technologies, we provide all large tools (plumbers are expected to have their own hand tools), you’ll have multiple sets of company shirts, and qualifying technicians get a comfortable, clean work vehicle. Ongoing training is provided through class trainings and you will be supported by a family-owned business that’s been around since 1982.
The Expectations: Gerard Plumbing and Heating is looking for entry level plumbers that have a strong worth ethic and desire to learn. We want plumbers who takes pride in their work, can stick to a schedule, and who are looking to build their career and income by positively representing Gerard Plumbing and Heating’s established brand.
Requirements:
- Certified plumber
- 1 year of experience is desired
- Good work ethic
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and push/pull up to 100 lbs.
- Ability to bend, twist, turn, kneel, squat, and climb
- Ability to stand and walk for long stretches of the workday
- Must be safety conscious and able to work around moving equipment, power tools, and industrial vehicles responsibly
- Valid driver's license is required
Compensation:
- $15-$25 per hour, based on experience
- Full benefits available
- 401k
- Paid time off
- Monthly bonus opportunities
- Overtime pay
- Respect and understanding
About Gerard Plumbing and Heating:
Gerard Plumbing and Heating was founded in 1982. We always strive to provide rapid, reliable service to our customers and to treat all of our employees well. Our territory focuses on Western Allegheny and Beaver Counties. We strive to schedule our job sites to be within 30 minutes of our Coraopolis location. As a business, this means we can fit more jobs into a workday; as an employee, this means reduced travel time and reduced occurrences of longer workdays due to faraway work sites. We reward work ethic and always provide opportunities for financial and professional growth within our organization.
If you are an entry level plumber with a good work ethic and want to team up with a company that will take care of you, please submit your resume!
Salary : $15 - $25