Plumber Helper

Ehrhardt Brothers Quality Plumbing • Full-time • Columbia, Maryland, United States • $18 - $22 / hour • 1w ago

About the Role

Ehrhardt Brothers Quality Plumbing is hiring a Plumber Helper to support our experienced plumbers on residential and commercial service jobs across Howard County. This isn't a "day one in the trades" role — we're looking for someone with at least 9 months of field experience who's already gotten real reps with gas and electric water heaters and is building genuine confidence on the job.

If you want to keep growing your skills alongside experienced plumbers who'll invest in your development, this is the right spot.

Why You'll Love Working at Ehrhardt Brothers

Hourly pay with room to grow
Medical benefits
Real mentorship from master plumbers with 30+ years in the trade
Local, family-owned company serving Howard County for over 30 years
Steady residential and commercial work — from water heaters and gas service to everyday plumbing
A team that takes pride in getting the job done right the first time
Ongoing training to stay current with the latest codes and products

What You'll Do

Water Heater Support (Primary)

Assist on gas and electric water heater installs, replacements, and repairs
Apply your reps to help with diagnostics, prep, and troubleshooting under the lead's direction
Build deeper expertise in residential water heater work

General Plumbing & Gas Support

Support lead plumbers and gas fitters on service calls
Run materials, prep job sites, and keep jobs moving
Help with fixture installs, faucet and toilet repairs, basic drain work, and routine plumbing service
Maintain truck stock and job readiness

Customer & Team

Communicate professionally and respectfully in customers' homes and businesses
Work cleanly, safely, and with attention to detail
Take direction well and contribute to a positive team culture
Help build long-term customer relationships based on trust and quality work

What We're Looking For

At least 9 months of plumbing field experience (residential preferred)
Hands-on reps with gas and electric water heaters
Growing confidence working independently on assigned tasks
Willingness to learn from experienced plumbers and take direction
Reliable, hardworking, and dependable
Strong communication and professionalism
Commitment to safety and quality
Physical stamina for demanding fieldwork in varied environments
Valid driver's license
Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future

Service Area

Howard County, MD — from Ellicott City out to Laurel and the surrounding area

Join our team at Ehrhardt Brothers and grow with us!

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off

Application Question(s):

Are you authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future?
How many months/years of plumbing field experience do you have?
Have you assisted on gas water heater installs or replacements? If yes, roughly how many?
Have you assisted on electric water heater installs or replacements? If yes, roughly how many?
Can you describe the plumbing tasks you're comfortable performing independently (without lead-level oversight)?

License/Certification: