Build-A-Plumber- Install Team

Overview

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- Install candidate!

Classes start March 30!! 

What is Build-A-Plumber? It’s a fun name for a fun plumbing program! Basically, you’ll be training to become a plumbing installer for Morris-Jenkins.

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

Your Role

• Observe and assist in plumbing installations, which include water, sewer, and gas lines, water heaters, tankless water heaters, and water filtration systems
• Provide excellent customer service while properly addressing customer issues and ensuring effective, long-term problem resolution

Responsibilities

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 Installers can expect to make around $53,000 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.

Morris-Jenkins has won Top Workplace 10 times!! 

Qualifications

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 install jobs!

Our next class starts on March 30, 2026!! 

This is a great career opportunity, so spots fill up quick! What are you waiting for?

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!

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 

https://youtu.be/rQ2E55gvMgc

The stuff HR needs you to know:

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.

• Individuals must be able to deadlift 90 pounds to a height of three feet or greater.  This includes lifting and/or carrying materials required to fulfill the responsibilities of a drain specialist.  This may include but is not limited to items such as toilets and drain cabling machines. 
• Individuals must be able to hold and extend proper drain machines weighing at least 25 pounds for an extended time when applicable.

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 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

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.