Plumbing Apprentice

Plumbing Apprentice

Southern Home Services is a residential HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical company that acquires, owns, and operates businesses around the United States.

In this role you will gain hands‑on experience in the plumbing trade. You will learn to handle tools, assist with troubleshooting, and follow safety and code compliance procedures. You will receive training on various plumbing techniques and acquire knowledge to advance your career. Strong willingness to learn, reliability, and a positive attitude are essential for success.

• Locating and identifying leaks
• Repairing or replacing pipes and components
• Determining the appropriate tools and equipment for each job
• Assisting in preparing cost estimates for clients
• Supporting the plumber to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local plumbing codes
• Cleaning the job site after work is completed
• Addressing client queries
• Following the plumber’s orders and instructions
• Additional duties as assigned

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Ability to obtain required apprentice plumbing licenses or permits based on local or state regulations
• Capable of performing physically demanding tasks such as lifting heavy materials, working in confined spaces, climbing ladders, and standing for extended periods
• Good manual dexterity and hand‑eye coordination for handling tools and equipment
• Basic math skills, including measurements and conversions for accurate installations
• Strong desire to develop skills and knowledge in the plumbing trade and ability to follow instructions
• Reliable and punctual with a commitment to maintaining a regular work schedule
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and quality in all tasks
• Basic understanding of workplace safety and commitment to following safety guidelines and procedures
• Effective communication skills with team members, supervisors, and customers
• Team player willing to assist others, take direction, and work as part of a team to complete plumbing projects
• Valid driver's license with reliable transportation to job sites and at least three years of driving experience
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends or overtime, as needed

• Lifting 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally
• Climbing ladders, accessing attics, navigating tight spaces, driving, entering crawlspaces, pushing, carrying, pulling, using hand tools, and performing fine detail work
• Ability to drive
• Working in various environments, including indoor and outdoor settings, attics, crawlspaces
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear, both in person and by telephone
• Use hands to handle or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms
• Regularly stoop, kneel, bend, and crouch
• Work requires regular exposure to extreme temperatures both indoors and outdoors, such as heat or cold, and adverse weather conditions such as wind, rain, ice or snow
• Southern Home Services will make reasonable accommodations to allow an employee to perform the essential functions of the job

• $15–$20 per hour depending on experience
• Reliable, year‑round work
• Generous pay incentives for quality work
• Weekly paychecks
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
• Company‑matched 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners license as Texas apprentice

Southern Home Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. The policy applies to all employment practices within our organization.