Entry Level Build-A-Plumber Trainee - Morris-Jenkins

Does the thought of a cubicle job make you cringe? Not afraid to get your hands dirty? Are you good with people?

If you just said yes to all of the above, you might be our next Build-A-Plumber candidate!

What is Build-A-Plumber? It’s a fun name for a fun plumbing program!

Basically, you’ll be training to become a Drain Technician for Morris-Jenkins.

You don’t need any plumbing experience, and we’ll even pay you during training (starting at $18/hr through training).

Classes begin January 13, 2025!

Your Role In Build-A-Plumber:

• You’ll participate in classes and labs. When you join Build-A-Plumber, you’ll have some time in the classroom, time in our state-of-the-art lab, and time riding along with current technicians to actual appointments. 
• You’ll go from no Plumbing experience to a Plumbing pro! Our Build-A-Plumber trainees come from all kinds of backgrounds. Your background is part of who you are today, but it doesn’t have to dictate who you’re gonna be tomorrow. If you wanna be a plumbing technician, put in the effort and we can help you become one of the best!
• You’ll graduate and become a full-time Drain Technician. 
• You’ll make good money. Morris-Jenkins offers compensation far beyond most other companies. After you graduate from class, we’ll give you a raise! Many of our Build-A-Plumber graduates are now making more than $100k a year.

Some Other Cool Perks:

• At Morris-Jenkins, you’ll get generous paid time off, plus 8 paid holidays. 
• You'll get a company vehicle, gas card, free uniforms, and even a free laundry service!
• You'll get hands-on training in a state-of-the-art lab under the guidance of the best instructors, and you'll even have opportunities to shadow current plumbers on real service calls!
• Build-A-Plumber is the first step in your new plumbing career. You’ll learn so many cool skills, you’ll make amazing friends, and you’ll have a work experience like no other!

Our next class starts on January 13, 2025!! This is a great career opportunity, so spots fill up quick! What are you waiting for?

Still not sure if Build-a-Plumber is right for you?

• Career changes can be scary. We get it! That's why we talked to some of our recent Build-a-Plumber graduates to get their thoughts on the program. Check out the article here: https://morrisjenkins.com/blog/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-build-a-plumber-trainee and click here to see our video on what our training looks like Be A Plumber !

As a Plumbing Trainee, you’ll:

• You’ll provide excellent customer service while properly addressing customer concerns.
• You’ll perform light plumbing duties, such as installing a garbage disposal or faucets.
• You’ll clear drains from bathtubs, showers, and/or whole home sewer mains.

You'll Make Money... a Lot of Money

• Plumbing is one of the highest paid trades in America! Not only that, but pay for plumbers is more consistent than pay for HVAC technicians, and the room for growth is even better! We have the best plumbers around, and we have the best pay around! Our Drain Techs can expect to make around $56,000 in their first year. 

A Job You Can Be Proud Of

• Morris-Jenkins is working on changing the view people have on tradesmen, and you could be a part of that! Being a plumber is something you can be proud of. Sewage leaks can lead to disease, and Carbon monoxide (CO) leaks can kill entire families without warning. As a plumber, you can detect these leaks before the damage is done—you can save lives.

All About YOU

• You’re not afraid of things. Spiders, snakes, dirt, tight spaces, heights… These are just some of the challenges our technicians face! This isn’t for the faint of heart.
• You’re competitive. You want a career with endless achievement opportunities. You set your personal bar high and you put your all into every project you do. There’s so much room for growth here—you’re gonna love it!
• You’re good with your hands. You wouldn’t be happy at a desk all the time. You need a job that lets you play with tools and interesting equipment! You want a career that involves puzzles and problem-solving.
• You’re good at making friends. You’ve never met a stranger you couldn’t talk to! You love talking to and getting to know new people, and nothing makes you happier than making someone’s day.

Morris-Jenkins was voted Top Workplace in the USA for 2021, 2023, and 2024!!

The people at Morris-Jenkins are so happy here, they also voted us for the Charlotte Observer’s “Top Workplace” award in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, and 2023!

The Super-Fun HR Stuff

Essential Job Functions per ADA

Mental & Physical Demands and Work Environment: The characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by a person to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions per the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  This job description is subject to change and does not restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the person is frequently required to move about at customers’ homes inside tight crawlspaces and ascend/descend ladders lifting one’s own bodyweight through narrow entrances into attics.  Must be able to identify and inspect equipment, parts, and colored wiring to safely test, repair, and install electrical connections with precise hand-eye motor skills. 

Mental Demands:  Must be able to perceive and distinguish emotions, as well as deal with adversarial confrontations.  Requires an ability to concentrate and prioritize multiple tasks at once.  Conscious attention to detail is required to safely perform tasks.

Work environment:  Frequently requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and other hazards such as electrical shock, sharp objects, poisonous animals, etc.  This job requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as directed by company policy.

• Valid local driver’s license with at least 3 years of driving history, and with acceptable driving & criminal background record
• Abstinence from drugs with clean drug screening results
• Reliable and punctual attendance
• Commitment to company values
• Must have required hand tools

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the person is frequently required to move about within customers’ homes inside tight crawlspaces and ascend/descend ladders lifting one’s own bodyweight through narrow entrances into attics.  Must be able to identify and inspect equipment, parts, and colored wiring to safely test, repair, and install electrical connections with precise hand-eye motor skills. 

Mental Demands: Must be able to perceive and distinguish emotions, as well as deal with adversarial confrontations.  Requires an ability to concentrate and prioritize multiple tasks at once.  Conscious attention to detail is required to safely perform tasks.

Work Environment: Frequently requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and other hazards such as electrical shock, toxic fumes, caustic chemicals, UV light, sharp objects, venomous animals, etc., which may cause noticeable discomfort or a moderate risk of accident or illness.  This job requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as directed by company policy.

Morris-Jenkins is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. We proudly serve the following cities: Ballantyne, Belmont, Charlotte, Clover, Concord, Cornelius, Davidson, Denver, Fort Mill, Gastonia, Huntersville, Indian Trail, Kannapolis, Lake Norman, Matthews, Mint Hill, Monroe, Mooresville, Mount Holly, Pineville, Rock Hill, and Waxhaw. Charlotte is located in Mecklenburg County, but Morris-Jenkins also services Gaston county, Cabarrus county, Rowan county, Union county, Iredell county, and York county (South Carolina). 

Wrench Group and its affiliates are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Wrench Group and its affiliates comply with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the company Human Resources office.