When it comes to elevating its team members, Brothers Plumbing, Heating & Electric knows success is rooted in teamwork, a sense of community, and investing in team members’ long-term growth.
In fact, the family-operated company has been driven by those values since opening in 1980, and those values begin right at home.
The company is continuously finding ways to support its team members and support their career growth. That commitment is felt by both their team members and the community they serve, and itap a big reason why the company has established itself as a leader in the skilled trade industry over the last 46 years.
So itap no surprise that The Denver Post named the company a Top Workplace in 2026 for the 10th consecutive year.
“When a company invests in its people, it shows in the quality of work and the customer experience,” said Talent Acquisition Specialist Jamie Ready.
Elevating Team Members Is Critical for Brothers
Through education stipends, tools, training programs, and more, the company ensures that members have opportunities to develop their individual skills and advance in their careers.
This year, “elevate” is the guiding theme for Brothers to show their dedication to helping team members grow.
“We choose ‘Elevate’ in a sense to promote growth within our team, within our impact, and within our processes,” said Ready. “This means giving people the…opportunities they need to build a long-term career, not just a job.”
Brothers provides clear growth paths, invests in education and certifications, and creates an environment where people can continually improve their technical skills, leadership abilities, and customer service approach.
Ready has seen numerous examples of elevation at Brothers. Many current team members began in starting positions at Brothers before eventually becoming successful licensed technicians or even managers.
“Stories like that are something we’re proud of because they show that someone can start with little or no experience in the trades and build a long-term career through training, mentorship, and hard work,” said Ready.
Team Members Feel Supported and Valued
Itap always been important for Brothers to help team members build careers from the ground up. The company offers paid apprenticeships in all three trades — plumbing, HVAC, and electrical. Through those programs, team members can work towards becoming licensed technicians.
Brothers also offers educational benefits that team members can use towards certifications or additional schooling related to their field. The company hosts weekly in-person training sessions that cover both technical skills and customer service development. And Brothers invests in the latest technology, ensuring technicians have access to the latest equipment and learning resources.
Continuous learning is a critical ingredient of Brothers’ culture.
“We also think elevation happens when team members feel supported and valued,” said Ready. “Whether thatap mentorship in the field, leadership development opportunities, or recognition programs, the goal is to help each team member move forward in their career and take pride in the work they do.”
Team members work together to troubleshoot issues, share best practices, and celebrate wins. The company recognizes individual growth through company events and department meetings.
“That kind of environment makes learning feel natural and ongoing rather than something that only happens in a classroom,” said Ready.
Mentorship Helps Benefit Team Members, Customers
Facilitating connections among team members is crucial to developing a sense of teamwork at Brothers, and it begins early. Apprentices accompany technicians early in their employment, giving them insight into performing technical work and communicating with customers professionally.
“Another important part of mentorship is that many of our service managers and leaders previously worked in the field themselves,” said Ready. “They understand the challenges technicians face and can coach and guide them based on real experience. That kind of mentorship helps team members see a clear path for advancement within the company.”
Elevating that mentorship also impacts the community Brothers serves, as shown by their high customer service ratings.
“By prioritizing training, mentorship, and professional development, Brothers can maintain a highly skilled team of technicians who take pride in their craft,” Ready said. “That not only benefits our team members but also our customers, who receive high-quality service from knowledgeable professionals.”
‘Real Opportunities for Growth’
Brothers is routinely seeking opportunities to grow the skills trade industry. The company sponsors several local high schools and attends local job fairs to spread the word about opportunities to jump-start their careers.
“It also helps attract new talent to the trades,” said Ready. “When people see that there are real opportunities for growth and long-term careers in this industry, it helps strengthen the skilled trades as a whole.”
Ready has seen several examples of people finding their long-term career at Brothers.
“Because I work closely with both leadership and new hires, I often get to see the full employee journey, from a candidate’s first interaction with Brothers all the way through their career growth within the company,” said Ready. “That perspective has really shown me how much focus our company places on developing people and helping them build long-term careers in the trades.”
Brothers continues to be a top place to work in the community, with people easily recognizing the value it brings as a company.
“Trades are incredibly important to our communities, and being able to provide essential services while helping people build meaningful careers is something we take seriously,” said Ready. “Watching team members grow, from their first day on the job to becoming experienced technicians or leaders, is one of the most rewarding parts of working here.”
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