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Water Treatment Apprentice

The U.S. Water Culligan Group

Job Description

Job Description

Are you mechanically inclined, enjoy working with your hands, and want to learn a skilled trade with long-term earning potential?

This is a Water Treatment Service Technician position, not a traditional plumbing apprenticeship. You will not work under a licensed plumber or earn plumbing apprenticeship hours.

Instead, you will complete a 7 week hands on training program that combines classroom learning, shop time, and field training. By the end of the program, you will have the skills and confidence to successfully install water softeners, filtration systems, and other water treatment equipment in customers’ homes, along with a clear career path for continued growth and advancement.

WHAT WE OFFER
As a Culligan Service Technician, you’ll have the opportunity to watch both your career and earnings potential take off.

Why Choose Culligan?
  • Big company with a small-company feel
  • Hourly wage + commissions + lead fees
  • Earn up to a $2,000 sign-on and retention bonus
  • Monthly bonus opportunities
  • Full benefits package after the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment
    (includes United HealthCare Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) Match, Paid Vacation & Holidays)

Our Benefits Include:
  • 401(k) plans with company match
  • Company-paid portion of Medical Insurance; Dental & Vision Insurance Available
  • Company-paid Life Insurance (optional buy-up available)
  • Flexible Spending Programs
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Perks: Employee discounts, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement
  • Generous cash bonus for employee and client referrals
  • Paid Time Off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Comprehensive Onboarding Program
Requirements
We are looking for candidates who:
  • Enjoy working with their hands, problem solving and working with customers
  • Are naturally handy or mechanically inclined
  • Comfortable working physically and in tight spaces
  • Plumbing/mechanical experience is preferred but not required  
  • Do not need a college degree
  • Can lift 80 lbs
  • Have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
  • Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
Schedule Options
We offer flexibility to fit your lifestyle:
  • 8-hour shift, 5 days per week
  • Monday–Friday or Tuesday–Saturday
  • Optional 10-hour shifts, 4 days per week
  • Variable start times available
  • On-call rotation
  • Overtime available

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (A Day in the Life)
You will be working daily in customers' homes and businesses:
  • Install new water treatment systems
  • Analyze and diagnose customer water quality issues
  • Repair water conditioning, drinking water, and related equipment
  • Educate customers on system use and care
  • Manage service documentation
  • Partner with Sales and Customer Service to ensure exceptional service
  • Safely operate a company vehicle. 
  • Use power tools, hand tools, pipe fittings, and other equipment to install and service water treatment systems
  • Use plumbing training to support daily work
ABOUT US
U.S. Water Culligan Group is one of the largest Culligan franchisees in North America, serving families and businesses with industry-leading water conditioning equipment across 13 locations.
Culligan is a global leader in water quality solutions with:
  • 90 years of innovation and product excellence
  • The Good Housekeeping Seal
  • Consumer Digest “Best Buy” ratings
  • The iconic “Hey Culligan Man!” recognition
  • Industry-leading training, service, and support
This is your opportunity to work in a respected trade, represent a trusted brand, develop valuable hands on technical skills, and build a stable, high earning career in a growing industry.

Your application goes directly to the local U.S. Water Culligan Group hiring team responsible for making the hiring decision.

Vacancy posted 15 days ago
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