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Plumber Helper

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Lawrenceville, Lawrenceville, GA, United States


Plumber Helper / Apprentice (1–3 Years Experience)
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing is hiring a plumber helper with 1–3 years of residential plumbing experience who is serious about their career, growth, and delivering high-level service. We are not looking for warm bodies. We are looking for a dependable, coachable professional who takes pride in their work, communicates well, works hard, follows direction, and wants to grow into a high-level residential service plumber.

If you cut corners, do sloppy work, avoid learning, or do the bare minimum, this is not the job for you. We want a detail-oriented helper who takes pride in doing the job right, supporting the lead plumber properly, and growing their skills the right way.

Benefits

Healthcare stipend

Annual boot allowance

6 paid holidays per year

Bonus based on performance

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

What We Expect
Professional appearance and attitude

Willingness to learn and follow the Benjamin Franklin Plumbing franchise system

Ability to assist lead plumbers on residential service calls professionally and respectfully

Clear, confident, and courteous communication with customers

Ability to listen, take direction, and support the lead plumber efficiently

Wear floor savers in the client’s home and help protect the customer’s property

Help maintain a neat work area during repairs and service

Assist with repairs, installations, material handling, clean-up, and job preparation

Help test work before leaving to ensure everything is functioning properly

Clearly explain completed work to customers when appropriate and directed by the lead plumber

Maintain a safety‑conscious attitude on the job and while driving

Always maintain cleanliness inside and outside of company vehicles

Leave the work area clean after every job, removing debris, materials, and supplies

Follow the Benjamin Franklin Plumbing franchise system and deliver clean, correct, high‑quality workmanship within your role and level of training

Requirements
1–3 years of plumbing experience preferred

GED or high school diploma

Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Ability to pass a background check and drug screenings, including periodic screenings throughout employment

Basic knowledge of residential plumbing systems, tools, materials, and jobsite safety

Some experience with fixtures, water heaters, drain work, leak repairs, water lines, or general plumbing installation is preferred

Ability and willingness to learn diagnostics, repair procedures, company systems, and service processes

Reliable, honest, and able to work hard without constant hand-holding

Serious about career growth and willing to complete training as needed for advancement and licensing

Availability for emergency calls and weekend rotation

Physical ability to lift 50+ lbs. and climb ladders regularly

Passion for residential plumbing service and pride in the trade

Must live within 35 miles of our Lawrenceville location

Pay
Pay based on experience ranging from $18 to $22 per hour

Performance‑based advancement opportunities

Opportunity to grow into a higher‑level plumbing role

If you are serious about learning the trade, growing your skills, and building a real career in residential plumbing, we want to hear from you.

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