Plumber Apprentice

The U.S. Water Culligan Group • Full-time • Wheeling, Illinois, United States • $20 - $25 / hour • 3d ago

Are you mechanically inclined, enjoy working with your hands, and want to learn a skilled trade with long-term earning potential?

This is a Water Treatment Service Technician position, not a traditional plumbing apprenticeship. You will not work under a licensed plumber or earn plumbing apprenticeship hours.

Instead, you will complete a 7 week hands on training program that combines classroom learning, shop time, and field training. By the end of the program, you will have the skills and confidence to successfully install water softeners, filtration systems, and other water treatment equipment in customers’ homes, along with a clear career path for continued growth and advancement.

WHAT WE OFFER

As a Culligan Service Technician, you’ll have the opportunity to watch both your career and earnings potential take off.

Why Choose Culligan?

Big company with a small-company feel
Hourly wage + commissions + lead fees
Earn up to a $2,000 sign-on and retention bonus
Monthly bonus opportunities
Full benefits package after the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment
(includes United HealthCare Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) Match, Paid Vacation & Holidays)

Our Benefits Include:

401(k) plans with company match
Company-paid portion of Medical Insurance; Dental & Vision Insurance Available
Company-paid Life Insurance (optional buy-up available)
Flexible Spending Programs
Flexible scheduling
Perks: Employee discounts, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement
Generous cash bonus for employee and client referrals
Paid Time Off
Professional development assistance
Opportunities for advancement Comprehensive Onboarding Program

Requirements

We are looking for candidates who:

Enjoy working with their hands, problem solving and working with customers
Are naturally handy or mechanically inclined
Comfortable working physically and in tight spaces
Plumbing/mechanical experience is preferred but not required
Do not need a college degree
Can lift 80 lbs
Have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
Ability to pass a background check and drug screening

Schedule Options

We offer flexibility to fit your lifestyle:

8-hour shift, 5 days per week
Monday–Friday or Tuesday–Saturday
Optional 10-hour shifts, 4 days per week
Variable start times available
On-call rotation Overtime available

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (A Day in the Life)

You will be working daily in customers' homes and businesses:

Install new water treatment systems
Analyze and diagnose customer water quality issues
Repair water conditioning, drinking water, and related equipment
Educate customers on system use and care
Manage service documentation
Partner with Sales and Customer Service to ensure exceptional service
Safely operate a company vehicle.
Use power tools, hand tools, pipe fittings, and other equipment to install and service water treatment systems
Use plumbing training to support daily work

ABOUT US

U.S. Water Culligan Group is one of the largest Culligan franchisees in North America, serving families and businesses with industry-leading water conditioning equipment across 13 locations.

Culligan is a global leader in water quality solutions with:

90 years of innovation and product excellence
The Good Housekeeping Seal
Consumer Digest “Best Buy” ratings
The iconic “Hey Culligan Man!” recognition
Industry-leading training, service, and support

This is your opportunity to work in a respected trade, represent a trusted brand, develop valuable hands on technical skills, and build a stable, high earning career in a growing industry.

Your application goes directly to the local U.S. Water Culligan Group hiring team responsible for making the hiring decision.

This location is independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the owner, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this location. All inquiries about employment at this location should be made directly to the location owner, and not to Culligan Corporate.

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour