Plumbing Specialist

As a Plumber for the Army National Guard, you will have the opportunity to develop a career in commercial and residential contracting. With additional certifications, you could work for public utility companies, plumbing contractors, or as a self-employed contractor.

The Army National Guard offers a unique combination of career development and financial benefits. You will have the opportunity to learn valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.

According to the job description, the salary range for this position is between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change. Additionally, as a member of the Army National Guard, you may be eligible for other forms of compensation, including a monthly paycheck and benefits such as the Montgomery GI Bill and Federal and State tuition assistance.

In this role, you will work on pipe systems for water, steam, and waste, as well as hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Your duties will include reading drawings, plans, and specifications, planning the layout of pipe systems, and installing and maintaining pipe systems and plumbing fixtures. You will require the ability to work with pipe made of various materials and different pipe connection methods.

To be successful in this role, you will need to have interest in math and shop mechanics, as well as a preference for physical work. You must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate, and be between the ages of 17 and 35. You must also be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards.

• Paid training
• A monthly paycheck
• Montgomery GI Bill
• Federal and State tuition assistance
• Retirement benefits for part-time service
• Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)
• 401(k)-type savings plan
• Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)
• Health care benefits available
• VA home loans
• Bonuses, if applicable

After 10 weeks of Basic Training, you will attend seven 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.