Watermark Statewide Apprentice Program

Growing the Trades: Watermark Home Services Announces Expansion of Apprenticeship Programs in All Major Ohio Cities

Media Contact: Jean Nemeti, 614-565-8068

jnemeti@thewaterworks.com

(Columbus, Ohio) Watermark Home Services, Ohio’s leading plumbing, drain cleaning, heating, and cooling services contractor, announces the expansion of a statewide apprenticeship program.

A fully established state-certified program to develop technicians in the trades, The Watermark Home Services apprenticeship program is licensed and approved by the Ohio State Apprenticeship Council (OSAC), The Department of Labor, PHCC, and Veteran Affairs.

Under the leadership of David Specht, the apprentice program was established in 2013 at The Waterworks, a Columbus, Ohio-based company known for commercial and residential plumbing, drain cleaning, heating, and cooling. David Specht, President & COO Of Watermark Home Services, was

instrumental in the program’s original development and focused on developing the skillset of technicians in-house. The newly expanded apprentice program includes sixty-five plumbing and HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning) apprentices, serving multiple locations in Columbus, Dayton, Cleveland, and Cincinnati. Through the program, apprentices can gain relevant experience via a combination of

classroom, hands-on lab work, and on-the-job training.

The current list of Watermark Home Services companies includes The Waterworks (Columbus, Ohio), Atherton Plumbing (Dayton, Ohio), The Plumbing Source (Cleveland, Ohio), Ken Neyer Plumbing, Nixco Plumbing and JonLe Heating & Cooling (Cincinnati, Ohio).

“The Watermark Home Services Apprenticeship Program provides an opportunity for our family of companies to support each technician’s success, while growing the demand of plumbing and HVAC technicians in our markets, as well as increase the overall supply of qualified technicians across the state of Ohio,” stated Specht.

Unique to this program, the apprentices immediately become full-time employees, earning a wage and access to full-time benefits, all while working toward earning their Journeyman Plumbing Certification or HVAC apprentice requirement. Over the four years, plumbing apprentices will work through a tiered

online program complemented with hands-on practical experience. After completing the program, apprentices can take the National Standard exam and apply for the elected license in their city. The statewide program is a proven ‘earn-while-you-learn’ training model that creates a talent pipeline into

our family of companies, offering a long-term workforce strategy. Apprentices in the program know this is a pathway to a great paying, recession-proof career they can be proud of,” said Specht.

About Watermark Home Services

Watermark Home Services, LLC is a Columbus, Ohio-based Home, and Commercial Services company focused exclusively on the Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, HVAC and Construction industries. Its current business partners include The Waterworks (Columbus, Ohio), Atherton Plumbing (Dayton, Ohio), The Plumbing Source (Cleveland, Ohio), Ken Neyer Plumbing, Nixco Plumbing, and JonLe Heating & Cooling (Cincinnati, Ohio).

What Our Customers Are Saying

Since 1986, The Waterworks Plumbing, Drain, Heating & Cooling has been the trusted choice for homeowners and businesses across Central Ohio. Our unwavering dedication to providing reliable, top-quality plumbing, drain, and HVAC services has earned us the trust of our community and numerous five-star reviews. Discover why our customers continue to rely on us for all their service needs.

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Fast and very thorough! The technician explained everything and let me know exactly what was going on the whole time.

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May 31, 2026

Jon Le has been our go-to for annual AC/heating maintenance. Always quick to schedule and they listen to our concerns when we do have them.

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May 29, 2026

Technician was personable and explained the process well

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May 29, 2026

Jordan called before he got here, went right to work, cleared the drain̈, put everything back together, tested and left work space clean. Very nice young man.

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May 29, 2026

I never hesitate to call The Waterworks for any of my downspout, drainage, or other needs. They’re professional, honest, and find the most efficient solution. Today, Travis was out to my house, listened to my concerns, took the time to thoroughly investigate the possible causes. He even got on a ladder to check my very full gutter!! One problem solved—just like that! What a gentleman!! I’m so grateful.

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May 29, 2026

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May 29, 2026

Jordan came out, scoped the downspout pipes that were clogged up, removed a bunch of roots and other debris, and also cleaned out the rock-filter box by the road that the pipes dump the water into. (Water had been pouring over our gutters during rains so we assumed the pipes were plugged up before calling Waterworks.) He did a great job and is a super nice young man! 👏👏

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May 28, 2026

We had Mark here for a/c maintenance and he was very knowledgeable about what we need to do to keep our 27 year old a/c running as long as possible. We appreciate his sharing his knowledge to help us limp our system along.

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May 28, 2026

Reliable and friendly

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May 28, 2026

Jonle Heating & Cooling is a company you can trust! All my experiences with the have been positive. Friendly, knowledgeable technicians who know their stuff. I am on a maintenance program that service my heating and cooling systems. They keep them in top shape.

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May 28, 2026

Jason was very friendly and knowledgeable. He shared his findings in a way that was easy to understand and had no problem explaining anything I couldn't. His recommendations seemed based on what was best for my home and my family!

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May 28, 2026

Always on time and courteous. They always explain what exactly they do or what the problem is in laymen’s terms so I understand my options.

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May 27, 2026

The servicemen did a great job. He found my leak when I had another service out here that did not find it so thank you thank you thank you

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Susan Moore
May 27, 2026

Todd was my technician and he did an excellent job. I needed my sink unclogged today and nobody was able to help me except Waterworks. I’ve used this company for over 35 years in my place of business and always trusted their reliability and quality of work.

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Julie White
May 27, 2026

I’ve used Waterworks a few times now and have always had excellent service, problems fixed quickly and prices have always been reasonable. When I have plumbing issues Waterworks is the first company I call. John was out today to fix and replace our sump pump and did a great job!

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Dave Speas
May 24, 2026

Easy to schedule service, but price is high. It seemed like the tech made up the price on the spot. Works was well done. Great in a pinch but I would shop around if there is time.

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May 24, 2026

The service man was very prompt, polite professional, and got the job done!

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May 23, 2026

I called in a panick with water in my basement and the technician was out to my house in less than 2 hours on a holiday weekend.

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Mike Schwarz
May 23, 2026

Matt Sunnenberg did a wonderful job diagnosing the problem with our AC. He knew what the issue was before opening the compartment to show me the AC coil unit. 19 years old and the rust and decay of the unit was amassing to see. Matt explained all of our options and the cost involved. His advice to replace all of the AC components made the most sense and we felt most confident in his recommendation. Because of the delay in getting the new AC unit ordered and installed, Matt did us a big favor by adding enough Freon to our existing unit in order to keep the house cool temporarily. Thank you, Mike

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May 23, 2026

The appointment couldn't have gone better. It appears that the hose from the water softener had come loose from the drain pipe and that's what was causing the water problem. Thanks for coming out . I hope the problem was taken care of. I wasnt charged as he was there for less than 15 minutes.

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May 22, 2026

We have been dealing with this company for 30 years. They are top notch and all their technicians are very professional and knowledgeable. We subscribe to their maintenance contracts and as a result we have never had a breakdown. They don't try to sell you stuff that you don't need.

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May 21, 2026

Excellent work !!! Fast and friendly !!

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We have used Jonle for all our HVAC needs for many years. They are always responsive, on time, respectful of your property, and do what they say they are going to do. We highly recommend them.

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May 21, 2026

Jonle was wonderful to work with from the start. Patrick was excellent- knowledgeable, easy to talk to, and quickly followed up with a quote and timeframe even though the service manager was out of the office that day. I received prompt communication the next morning about the tech’s arrival window, additional text reminders, and even a call the following morning asking if we’d like to move up our timeframe due to a cancellation. Our service tech Chad was kind, professional, got the job done quickly and spent time answering my questions & talking me through everything. I felt very confident in the work he did and information he provided. Their pricing was competitive and significantly better than one of “bigger” names out there (a company we will never be using again now that we’ve found Jonle). It was more in line with other fairly priced companies. Everything was excellent from start to finish and we will use them again in the future and also recommend to others!

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May 20, 2026

Jonle 's employees are very courteous, experienced, and knowledgeable. I can always count on them when needed. They keep my system up and running!

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May 20, 2026

We've been using JonLe for all our HVAC for many years. They are an A+ company with great people. The technicians are friendly, experienced, and very knowledgeable. We use their maintenance plan and get two checkups a year. Best deal ever. JonLe is a fantastic company and I never expect to use anyone else.

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May 20, 2026

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May 20, 2026

Matt was great and resolved my issues for a reasonable cost. AC up and running

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May 19, 2026

Technician very polite, professional. He was on time and actually early for my scheduled appointment. I have been using Jonle for over 30 years. Never been disappointed.

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May 19, 2026

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May 19, 2026

Waterworks has been a true partner in all aspects of plumbing repairs. At any moment, I can call and the representatives are truly dedicated to ensuring a pleasant experience. The technicians are very professional and take the time to ensure accuracy with all repairs. I will definitely advocate Waterworks for all your plumbing repairs.

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May 18, 2026

No complaints over the four or five years Jonle has kept our heating and AC working smoothly. Furnace broke down in the freezing weather and they were out the same day, replacing it faster than seemed possible.

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May 17, 2026

JonLe has knowledge technicians who arrive on time and are very good at what they do. They explain everything being done and are proactive on all maintenance items.

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May 16, 2026

We have used Jonle for 20 years and Steve has been our technician the entire time. I keep asking for Steve. He is excellent.. We've had our furnace and A/C unit replaced by Jonle and have saved money on our utility bill. I will not use any other heating company. You can trust this company to do the job right the first time.

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May 15, 2026

Very professional service! I have yearly maintenance done and they are great every year!

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