Residential Plumbing Apprentice

Ostrom | Roanoke, VA | Full-Time

Start a trade that can't be outsourced.

Every home in the Roanoke Valley needs a plumber, and the demand isn't slowing down. Ostrom is looking for a Plumbing Apprentice who wants to learn the trade from the ground up, get paid while doing it, and build toward a license and a truck of their own. No experience needed. Apprentices are enrolled in Ostrom University, our in-house training program built to fast-track you toward becoming a licensed plumber.

• Work alongside lead plumbers on service calls, installs, and repairs: water heaters, fixtures, and copper, PEX, and PVC piping
• Learn to track down leaks, low water pressure, and drainage problems like a pro
• Get hands-on with the tools of the trade, including pipe threaders, soldering and brazing equipment, and diagnostic tools
• Keep your truck stocked, clean, and ready to roll
• Protect every customer's home with drop cloths and shoe covers, and leave it spotless
• Represent Ostrom with courtesy and respect in every home you walk into
• Follow all safety protocols, OSHA standards, and local plumbing codes

• A strong work ethic and the drive to become a licensed plumber
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort with hand and power tools
• Clear, friendly communication with customers and teammates
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs and work in crawl spaces, basements, and all kinds of weather
• Prior plumbing, construction, or hands-on experience is a plus, but not required
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen
• Must be 18 years of age or older to apply

Ostrom has served the Roanoke Valley for decades across electrical, plumbing, heating, and air, and we're growing. We've built a positive, employee-focused place to work, with a clear path toward your plumbing license and your own truck.

• Ostrom University training, with a fast track to lead technician
• No out-of-town work and no 24/7 on-call
• Full-time, year-round work
• Bonus program
• Competitive health, dental, and vision benefits
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Company-provided uniforms and major tool assistance

If you want a career with real demand and real growth, we want to hear from you.