12K Plumber

About the role

As a Plumber for the Army National Guard, you’ll train for a career that provides essential services—clean running water and heat—ensuring these necessities are always available. 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
• Develop skills in commercial and residential contracting through training
• With additional certifications, work for public utility companies, plumbing contractors, or as a self-employed contractor
• As skills increase, take on advanced projects, including training and supervising other Soldiers and performing inspections of plumbing facilities

Skills

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

Training

Instead of paying to learn these skills, you will be paid to train. After 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you will learn fundamental Soldiering skills, you will attend seven weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT) to develop the necessary skills for this role. As your skills progress, 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 be able to 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.