Experienced Plumbing Apprentice
Company
Baethke Plumbing
Location
Chicago, IL
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
25–48 an hour
Posted
2 days ago
Via
ZipRecruiter
Job Description
Build Skills, Confidence, and a Secure Future
Join the Baethke Plumbing Team as an Experienced Plumbing Apprentice!
Are you ready to take your plumbing career to the next level and earn while you learn from some of the best in the business? At Baethke Plumbing, we're not just offering a job - we're offering a pathway to becoming a top-earning Journeyman Plumber with real financial security.
Imagine this: every hour you work, $18.00 goes directly toward your retirement - and that's in addition to your pay.
What's in It for You
Earn While You Learn
• $25.00 to $48.00 an hour, depending on experience and apprenticeship level
• Performance-based incentive opportunities - the better you do, the more you earn
• Paid on-the-job training with clear advancement milestones
Retirement & Financial Growth
• $5.00 an hour into a 401(k) - employer-funded, no matching required
• $13.00 an hour into a pension plan - employer-funded, no matching required
• That's $18.00 per hour (over $36,000 per year at 40 hours/week) invested in your future
Full Health Coverage
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and up to 10 dependents
• 100% employer-paid life insurance
• 100% employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• No premiums, no stress - just peace of mind
Time Off & Extras
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Company vehicle and uniforms provided
• Fun quarterly and annual company outings - we celebrate success together
Growth & Development
• Ongoing hands-on training with licensed Journeyman Plumbers
• Clear path toward earning your own plumbing license
• Supportive, team-focused culture - we invest in people who invest in themselves
What You'll Do
• Assist with residential and light commercial plumbing repairs, installations, and maintenance
• Learn to diagnose issues and deliver professional solutions
• Provide excellent customer service and represent Baethke Plumbing with pride
What We're Looking For
• 2+ years of plumbing experience preferred (apprenticeship or equivalent)
• Current apprentice license or plumbing school enrollment
• Valid driver's license with an insurable record
• Dependable, eager to learn, and committed to doing the job right
If you're looking for a company that invests in your success, respects your time, and helps you build a real career, Baethke Plumbing is where you belong.
Apply today and start building the future you deserve.
Join the Baethke Plumbing Team as an Experienced Plumbing Apprentice!
Are you ready to take your plumbing career to the next level and earn while you learn from some of the best in the business? At Baethke Plumbing, we're not just offering a job - we're offering a pathway to becoming a top-earning Journeyman Plumber with real financial security.
Imagine this: every hour you work, $18.00 goes directly toward your retirement - and that's in addition to your pay.
What's in It for You
Earn While You Learn
• $25.00 to $48.00 an hour, depending on experience and apprenticeship level
• Performance-based incentive opportunities - the better you do, the more you earn
• Paid on-the-job training with clear advancement milestones
Retirement & Financial Growth
• $5.00 an hour into a 401(k) - employer-funded, no matching required
• $13.00 an hour into a pension plan - employer-funded, no matching required
• That's $18.00 per hour (over $36,000 per year at 40 hours/week) invested in your future
Full Health Coverage
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and up to 10 dependents
• 100% employer-paid life insurance
• 100% employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• No premiums, no stress - just peace of mind
Time Off & Extras
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Company vehicle and uniforms provided
• Fun quarterly and annual company outings - we celebrate success together
Growth & Development
• Ongoing hands-on training with licensed Journeyman Plumbers
• Clear path toward earning your own plumbing license
• Supportive, team-focused culture - we invest in people who invest in themselves
What You'll Do
• Assist with residential and light commercial plumbing repairs, installations, and maintenance
• Learn to diagnose issues and deliver professional solutions
• Provide excellent customer service and represent Baethke Plumbing with pride
What We're Looking For
• 2+ years of plumbing experience preferred (apprenticeship or equivalent)
• Current apprentice license or plumbing school enrollment
• Valid driver's license with an insurable record
• Dependable, eager to learn, and committed to doing the job right
If you're looking for a company that invests in your success, respects your time, and helps you build a real career, Baethke Plumbing is where you belong.
Apply today and start building the future you deserve.
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