How to hire a plumber helper

How to hire a plumber helper, step by step

Here's a step-by-step plumber helper hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a plumber helper job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new plumber helper
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The plumber helper hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect plumber helper also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   Here's a comparison of plumber helper salaries for various roles:

   Type of Plumber Helper	Description	Hourly rate
   Plumber Helper	Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters install and repair pipes that carry liquids or gases to, from, and within businesses, homes, and factories.	$13-31
   Mason	A mason is responsible for shaping artificial mineral products, concrete blocks, stone pieces, and bricks to create structures essential for construction or other building purposes using various machinery and equipment, following the highest safety standards and production procedures. Masons analyze schematics and blueprints, applying the clients' specifications and customization to their product expertise... Show more	$13-32
   Apprentice Carpenter	An apprentice carpenter is responsible for assisting the carpenter on construction operations, ensuring the adherence to safety protocols, and following clients' specifications. Apprentice carpenters monitor carpentry tools and equipment adequacy, inspect the items for any defects for immediate repair or replacements, and analyze blueprints and schematics, especially for installing systems and essential components on the construction... Show more	$14-22

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Hand Tools
   • Plumbing
   • Cast Iron
   • Ladders
   • PEX
   • Sewer Lines
   • Hot Water Heaters
   • Bathroom Fixtures
   • PVC Pipe
   • HVAC
   • Caulking
   • Brazing
   • Tape Measure
   • Cold Water Lines

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   Responsibilities:

   • Train and manage less experience plumbers and achieve significant improvements in their productivity.
   • Install lavatories, help install urinals and commodes, roof drains and hose-bibs.
   • Assist journeyman plumber with measuring, cutting, brazing and sweating copper and copper fittings.
   • Perform solder brazing, some rough work with acetylene torch and grinders and various cutting implements.
   • Used tools of the trade; pipe cutters, cutting torches, pipe threading and pipe bending machines
   • Operate equipment such as cutting torches, threading machines, grinders, beveling machines and round up clamps.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your plumber helper job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A plumber helper salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a plumber helper in Mississippi may be lower than in Massachusetts, and an entry-level plumber helper usually earns less than a senior-level plumber helper. Additionally, a plumber helper with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average plumber helper salary

   $43,893yearly

   $21.10 hourly rate

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   Entry-level plumber helper salary

   $28,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 23, 2025

   Average plumber helper salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$50,310	$24
   2	Michigan	$49,614	$24
   3	Ohio	$49,498	$24
   4	New York	$49,071	$24
   5	Nevada	$47,719	$23
   6	Maryland	$47,268	$23
   7	Indiana	$43,482	$21
   8	Virginia	$43,340	$21
   9	Louisiana	$41,534	$20
   10	Tennessee	$41,193	$20
   11	North Carolina	$38,414	$18
   12	South Carolina	$37,858	$18
   13	Colorado	$37,607	$18
   14	Alabama	$37,468	$18
   15	Kentucky	$37,329	$18
   16	Texas	$37,098	$18
   17	Georgia	$36,780	$18
   18	Utah	$35,275	$17
   19	Mississippi	$34,753	$17
   20	Florida	$33,950	$16

   Average plumber helper salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	ENCON Heating	$57,171	$27.49	6
   2	Comfort Systems USA	$50,101	$24.09	16
   3	Horizon Services	$49,877	$23.98	16
   4	HomeServe USA	$41,831	$20.11	1
   5	Randstad North America, Inc.	$41,537	$19.97
   6	Tradesmen International	$41,503	$19.95	110
   7	Aerotek	$41,087	$19.75	110
   8	American Residential Services	$40,350	$19.40	26
   9	The Baker Group	$40,280	$19.37	1
   10	Mission Pharmacal	$39,885	$19.18
   11	Len The Plumber	$39,637	$19.06	3
   12	Bernhard Link Theatrical Llc	$39,327	$18.91	2
   13	EnviroSafe Demil	$39,323	$18.91
   14	Area Temps	$39,252	$18.87	3
   15	Southern Air	$39,227	$18.86	10
   16	AAA Auger Plumbing	$38,917	$18.71	1
   17	Moores Electrical And Mechanical	$38,846	$18.68	6
   18	JA Croson	$38,839	$18.67
   19	PeopleReady	$38,552	$18.53	85
   20	Atlantic Constructors	$37,785	$18.17	47

4. Writing a plumber helper job description

   A plumber helper job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a plumber helper job description:

   Plumber helper job description example

   Apply today – Start ASAP $15-18/hr
   

   Skills Installing fixtures Measure & Cut Pipe Familiar with PVC, Cast Iron, PEX, & Copper

   Qualifications Minimum 2 years of Experience Have all hand tools and Drill Reliable transportation Work Safely and follow OSHA guidelines

   
   Perks

   -Long Term Work - $500 Sign-on Bonus - Paycheck Advances - Weekly Direct Deposit

   -Unlimited $250 Referral Bonuses - $50 first day referral bonus

   - 40 hrs a week + Overtime - Paid Holidays - 401K & Health Benefits

   - Free OSHA training and Lift Certifications - Milestone Rewards Program!

   
   

   CCS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

   Some of our positions are subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify candidates.

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5. Post your job

   To find plumber helpers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any plumber helpers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level plumber helpers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your plumber helper job on Zippia to find and recruit plumber helper candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with plumber helper candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new plumber helper

   Once you have selected a candidate for the plumber helper position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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