12K Plumber

About the role

As a Plumber for the Army National Guard, you’ll train for a career ensuring clean running water and heat—essential necessities of life. You will work on pipe systems for water, steam, and waste, as well as hydraulic and pneumatic systems. This role involves reading drawings, plans, and specifications; planning pipe system layouts; and installing and maintaining pipe systems and plumbing fixtures using various materials and connection methods.

Responsibilities

• Maintain heating systems, basic water supply, and water distribution systems
• Install and repair plumbing fixtures, boiler controls, water purification, and distillation systems
• Train and supervise other Soldiers as your skills advance (Advanced Plumbing Specialists)
• Perform inspections of plumbing facilities (Advanced Plumbing Specialists)

Skills

• Interest in math and shop mechanics
• Preference for physical work

Through your training, you will develop skills applicable to 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.

Training

Earn while you learn with paid training. After 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you’ll learn fundamental Soldiering skills, you will attend seven weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT) to gain job-specific skills. As your expertise grows, so will your responsibilities.

Benefits

• Paid training
• 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
• VA home loans
• Bonuses, if applicable

Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change.

Requirements

• Military enlistment in the Army National Guard
• Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate
• Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
• Must pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
• Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)

Programs and benefits are subject to change. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.