Plumber (Springfield, VA)

Plumber

As a Plumber in the Army National Guard you will build the skills you need for a rewarding civilian career while installing and maintaining pipe systems in the Army National Guard.Like a civilian plumber 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 of various materials and different pipe connection methods. Plus you ll be building a better future. The skills you learn as an Army National Guard Plumber will prepare you for 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 Get paid to learn Join the Guard and you will learn 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 approximately five 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. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability. Benefits subject to change.Requirements BenefitsPaid trainingA monthly paycheckMontgomery GI BillRetirement benefits for part-time serviceLow-cost life insurance (up to 400 000 in coverage)401(k)-type savings planStudent Loan Repayment Program (up to 50 000 for existing loans)Healthcare Benefits AvailableRequirementsHigh School Diploma or GEDMust be between the ages of 17 and 35Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standardsMust meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)Most non-prior service candidates will earn between 196.26 and 254.91 per drill weekend)Programs and benefits are subject to change.