Plumbing & Lining Helper

About Our Company

Since 1980, we've grown to become San Diego's largest family-owned and operated full-service residential and commercial plumber company. We specialize in plumbing, heating, and air conditioning, restoration and flood, reconstruction, and lining services. As part of our Bill Howe team, you'll work within a fun and supportive culture where your voice matters. We focus on legendary customer service and take pride and great care in every service we provide to our customers and their families, the Bill HOWE Way.

Workplace Values

All Team Members are expected to operate in line with our workplace core values which are:

The Bill H.O.W.E Way

Heart: Fiercely committed to the needs of our employees, communities, and customers

Opportunity: Focused on building career paths, promoting from within, and offering competitive training and educational opportunities

World-Class: The BEST at what we do

Ethical: Transparent, fair, and ethical

Summary

The Plumbing/Lining Helper is an entry-level role designed for individuals with limited or no plumbing experience who are beginning their career in the trades. Through the Bill Howe Helper Program-a structured, multi-department pre-apprenticeship track-Helpers receive hands-on exposure to various plumbing and lining disciplines while developing foundational technical, safety, and professional skills.

Helpers support technicians, foremen, and department leads on a variety of job sites and internal tasks, while progressing through rotational assignments that identify strengths, assess aptitude, and prepare them for long-term placement within the company.

Program Purpose

The Helper Program ensures new hires gain meaningful, realistic experience across multiple departments before committing to a career track. This structure allows the company to:

• Develop a stronger, more skilled workforce
• Reduce early-stage turnover
• Set clear expectations
• Identify the best long-term role for each candidate
• Build a consistent pipeline of future apprentices and technicians

General Duties

• Assist technicians with tools, materials, equipment preparation, and jobsite setup/cleanup.
• Support rotational departments by completing assigned daily tasks.
• Follow all safety procedures, PPE requirements, and company policies.
• Maintain a positive, professional attitude when interacting with team members and customers.
• Attend required training sessions, safety meetings, and development activities.
• Perform basic maintenance or shop tasks when not assigned to a field department.

Physical Requirements

• This role routinely uses construction equipment such as heavy machinery, hand and power tools.

• While performing duties of the job the employee may work aloft, climb, bend, pull, reach overhead, stand/walk for long periods of time and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess a valid California driver's license.
• Must have a clean and insurable driving record, meeting company and insurance carrier requirements.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move materials or equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in outdoor environments, crawl spaces, attics, and uneven terrain.
• Willingness to learn, take direction, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and punctuality.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and maintain proper PPE usage.
• Positive attitude and ability to work well on a team.
• No prior plumbing experience required; training is provided.

Environmental Conditions

• Travel to a variety of worksites every day.
• May work in varying temperatures; both inside and outside, including inclement weather, heat, humidity, cold, and dampness.
• May work in areas with exposure to moderate/high noise levels.
• May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles including dust.
• May be required to work in confined spaces or from high heights.

Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact our Human Resources Department at (800) 245-5469.