Company Overview
Washington Energy Service is the leading Residential Home Improvement Company in the Puget Sound Area. We are a family owned and operated organization working to make homes great since 1957. We specialize in the installation and servicing of HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and Windows/Doors in residential homes.
Overview
We are seeking a motivated Plumbing Trainee/Assistant to join our dynamic team in our Lynnwood location. This position offers hands-on experience in plumbing installation, maintenance, and repair within a fast-paced environment. Ideal for individuals eager to learn and grow their skills in the trades.
Duties
- Work directly with and take direction from a licensed plumber
- Assist with load/unload equipment, parts, tools and other raw materials into company vehicle to prepare for daily jobs.
- Assist with all aspects of the plumbing job at the direction of your lead.
- Help control inventory by not wasting products.
- Responsible for quality control. No damaged product installed.
- Keep customers’ home clean and free of damage.
- All other duties as assigned
- Complete plumbing job logs, complete CEU’s, and maintain plumbing trainee card in good standing until able to test
- Use hand tools and power tools safely to assemble pipes, fittings, and fixtures
- Support pipe threading, cutting, and fitting processes under supervision
- Help with remodeling projects, fixture installations, and routine maintenance tasks
- Maintain a clean and organized work area to ensure safety and efficiency on site
- Follow safety protocols at all times while gaining practical field service experience
Experience/Skills Requirements:
- Willing to learn and become familiar with current plumbing codes
- Must be able to perform under pressure and work with minimal guidance, be a self-starter
- Must be organized and thorough with attention to detail
- Must be comfortable in crawl spaces, attics, and ladders
- Demonstrate mechanical aptitude and dexterity
- Must have basic computer skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and excellent customer service
- Team oriented
- Must be flexible and able to work in a fast-paced environment with proven ability to work collaboratively with team members.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills at all levels within the organization
Minimum Qualifications:
- Current Plumbing Trainee License required
- Prefer hands-on residential repair and service field experience
- Ability to drive company vehicles with valid driver’s license
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- 75% or more of day spent standing, walking, crawling, crouching, stooping, kneeling, lifting and operating tools Ability to lift 50 - 100 lbs.
- Comfortable working for extended periods in attics and crawlspaces
- Comfortable working in extreme environmental conditions including: wet and humid weather, working near mechanical or moving parts, working on a ladder or roof, working in extreme cold or hear, in and around electrical, explosive or toxic conditions with the risk of shock, explosions and/or inhalation of particles and fumesCompensation/Other
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay range is $22.00-$30.00 per hour. Pay range is based on experience and trainee hours logged.
- Medical/Dental/Vision/401K/Life/STD/LTD benefit package for team members and family
- 401K plan with a match of 50% of the first 4%
- Company provided uniforms
- Paid time off- Team members will accrue 80 hours of PTO in their first year.
- Six (6) paid holidays
This is a full-time position with variable hours. Flexibility to work extended hours and work weekends when required.
If offered a position all prospective employees are required to undergo a background check and complete a drug test.
Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
