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Army National Guard is hiring: 12K Plumber in York County

Army National Guard, York County, ME, United States


Job Description Clean, running water and heat are necessities of life, and as a Plumber for the Army National Guard, you’ll train for a career that will always be in demand. In this role, you will work on pipe systems for water, steam, and waste, as well as hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Duties include reading drawings, plans, and specifications, planning the layout of pipe systems, and installing and maintaining pipe systems and plumbing fixtures. This will require the ability to work with pipe made of various materials and different pipe connection methods. Job Duties • Maintain heating systems, basic water supply, and water distribution systems Some of the Skills You’ll Learn • Installation and repair of plumbing fixtures, boiler controls, water purification, and distillation systems Helpful Skills • Interest in math and shop mechanics • Preference for physical work Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career in commercial and residential contracting. With additional certifications, you could work for public utility companies, plumbing contractors, or as a self-employed contractor. Earn While You Learn Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to train. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance. After 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you will learn fundamental Soldiering skills, you will attend seven weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT) where you'll learn what you need to get started as an Army National Guard Plumber. As your skills increase, so will your responsibilities. Advanced Plumbing Specialists take on more challenging projects, including training and supervising other Soldiers, and performing inspections of plumbing facilities. Benefits/Requirements Benefits Paid training A monthly paycheck Montgomery GI Bill Federal and State tuition assistance Retirement benefits for part-time service Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage) 401(k)-type savings plan Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans) Health care benefits available VA home loans Bonuses, if applicable Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change Requirements Military enlistment in the Army National Guard Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details) Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.

In Summary: As a Plumber for the Army National Guard, you’ll train for a career that will always be in demand . Duties include reading drawings, plans, and specifications, planning the layout of pipe systems, and installing and maintaining pipe systems . With additional certifications, you could work for public utility companies, plumbing contractors, or as a self-employed contractor .

En Español: Descripción del trabajo Limpia, agua corriente y calor son necesidades de la vida, y como un plomero para el Ejército Guardia Nacional, usted se entrenará para una carrera que siempre será en demanda. En este papel, trabajará en sistemas de tuberías para agua, vapor y desechos, así como sistemas hidráulicos y neumáticos. Las tareas incluyen leer dibujos, planes y especificaciones, planificar la disposición de los sistemas de tubos, e instalar y mantener sistemas de pipas y instalaciones de plomería. Esto requerirá la capacidad de trabajar con tuberías hechas de varios materiales y diferentes métodos de conexión de tubería. Después de 10 semanas de Entrenamiento Básico, donde aprenderá habilidades básicas del Soldado, asistirá a siete semanas de Formación Individual Avanzada (AIT) en la que aprenderá lo que necesita para comenzar como plomero de la Guardia Nacional del Ejército. A medida que aumentan sus habilidades, también aumentarán sus responsabilidades. Los especialistas en Plomería Avanzada se encargan de proyectos más desafiantes, incluyendo el entrenamiento y supervisión de otros soldados, y realizar inspecciones de instalaciones de plomería. Beneficios/Requisitos beneficios Entrenamientos pagados Un cheque mensual Montgomery GI Bill Ayuda por matrícula Federal y estatal prestaciones de jubilación Servicios a tiempo parcial Seguro de vida bajo costo (hasta $400,000 en cobertura) 401k-tipo de ahorro Programa de reembolso de préstamos al estudiante (h hasta $50,000, para los préstamos existentes).