Metro Plumbing, Heating & Air – Chattanooga, TN
Metro Plumbing, Heating & Air is offering a 12-week Plumbing Technician Development Program for individuals who want to build a long-term career in residential plumbing service.
This program is designed to train future Plumbing Service Technicians who are skilled at diagnosing plumbing problems, communicating clearly with homeowners, and recommending solutions.
This is a technician development program, not a licensed plumber apprenticeship.
Training is primarily hands-on and field based, including ride-along experience with experienced technicians and limited classroom instruction.
Our training program runs in cohorts that begin approximately every 12 weeks.
Applicants may be selected for the next available class or contacted for future classes later in the year.
During the 12-week program, you will learn:
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Residential plumbing fundamentals
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How to diagnose common plumbing issues
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How to communicate clearly with homeowners
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How to explain plumbing problems in simple terms
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How to present repair and replacement options
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How to build trust with customer
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Hands-on training through ride-alongs with experienced technicians
Most training occurs in the field, allowing you to learn directly from experienced plumbing professionals.
Successful participants will be prepared to move into a Plumbing Service Technician role with our company.
Participants in the program will spend one day per week working in our warehouse.
This is an important part of the training process and helps participants:
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Learn plumbing parts and materials
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Understand how materials are stocked and organized
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Deliver parts to technicians in the field
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Meet technicians and observe real job situations
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Gain a better understanding of how service calls operate
This hands-on exposure helps trainees learn the tools, materials, and workflow used by our technicians every day.
Plumbing Service Technicians at Metro are responsible for more than fixing plumbing problems.
Technicians must also:
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Explain plumbing issues clearly to homeowners
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Present repair and replacement options
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Help customers make informed decisions about their plumbing systems
Because of this, comfort with sales conversations is essential.
Individuals who struggle with sales or recommending solutions to customers may find this role challenging.
This program is ideal for individuals who:
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Communicate confidently with customers
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Enjoy helping people solve problems
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Are comfortable learning basic sales conversations
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Want to build a long-term career in the trades
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Are dependable, coachable, and motivated to learn
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Enjoy working with their hands and staying active
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Prefer working alone with minimal customer interaction
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Are uncomfortable recommending services or solutions
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Are looking for a short-term job rather than a career
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Valid driver’s license
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Clean background and MVR
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Positive attitude and strong work ethic
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Ability to learn quickly and follow instructions
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Ability to lift tools and work in outdoor conditions
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Paid training
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Clear career advancement path
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Structured technician development program
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Supportive team environment
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Merit-based pay increases
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Stable residential service company serving Chattanooga
If you want to build a career in residential plumbing service, we encourage you to apply.
Qualified applicants may be contacted for the next available training program cohort.
Apply at:
metropha.com/careers
Hiring updates are managed by our recruiting team.
- Work Hours: 40 to 40 hours work
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Required Education: High school or equivalent
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Required Experience: Student (High school)(1) years
