Journeyman Plumber

Job Title: Journeyman Plumber (Scale Wage $54/hr)

Job Description

This role focuses on commercial plumbing work for new construction, renovation, and maintenance projects in HVAC and plumbing systems across commercial and high-rise residential buildings. You will play a key part in delivering high-quality mechanical services, coordinating manpower and materials, and supporting project goals on a large-scale fit-out project.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with Project Managers and other staff to ensure all manpower and material requirements are planned, available, and on site when needed.
• Coordinate with mechanics, helpers, and other foremen to build a strong sense of teamwork, cooperation, and morale on the job site.
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships when project interactions require direct communication.
• Maintain a safe work environment by following safety procedures, identifying hazards, and promoting safe work practices.
• Provide daily direction, guidance, and hands-on training to apprentices to support their technical development and productivity.
• Install, assemble, and repair plumbing systems, piping, and related mechanical components in commercial construction environments.
• Perform new construction plumbing installations, including layout, fitting, soldering, and mechanical connections for commercial projects.
• Work with welding and piping systems as required for commercial construction and fit-out projects.
• Read, understand, and work from drawings, specifications, and schematics to complete installations accurately and efficiently.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to coordinate work, resolve issues, and meet project deadlines.
• Adapt to working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Interact professionally with a variety of personality types while maintaining a positive and productive work atmosphere.

Essential Skills

• 5–10 years of commercial plumbing experience in construction environments.
• Proficiency in plumbing installation, construction, and mechanical plumbing work.
• Hands-on experience with piping installation, new construction plumbing, and commercial construction projects.
• Ability to perform soldering and related mechanical connections for plumbing systems.
• Experience working with welding and piping systems in commercial settings.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from drawings, specifications, and schematics.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining quality.
• Reliable attendance, dependability, and flexibility to meet project needs.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse personality types and maintain positive outcomes.
• Active journeyman plumber license in the state of Maryland.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of commercial HVAC systems is a plus.
• Experience on large commercial fit-out projects is beneficial.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and train apprentices on the job.
• Experience building strong customer relationships in a commercial construction environment.

Why Work Here?

You will join a company that values high-quality workmanship, clear communication, and strong client relationships. The organization offers excellent compensation, bonus opportunities, paid vacation, a 401(k) plan, and an owner-funded retirement plan. Comprehensive benefits include health, disability, and life insurance, supporting both your financial security and overall well-being. You will work on significant commercial projects with opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Work Environment

This position is based on an approximately eight-month commercial fit-out project in Baltimore. You will work on site as part of a growing team, with plans to expand from an initial group of around five tradespeople to more than twenty as the project progresses. The work environment is fast-paced and construction-focused, involving hands-on plumbing, piping, and mechanical installations in commercial and high-rise residential buildings. You will work with typical construction tools and equipment for plumbing, piping, soldering, and welding, while adhering to job site safety standards and site-specific requirements. Hours and shifts align with standard commercial construction schedules, with expectations for reliability, flexibility, and safe work practices at all times.

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Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Baltimore, MD.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $42.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Baltimore,MD.

This position is anticipated to close on May 26, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.