Apprentice Plumber

Apprentice Plumber

Assemble, install, and repair pipes, fittings and fixtures of water and drainage systems

The region's leader in HVACR and Plumbing services.

Elwood Staffing associates are eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package plus an exclusive savings program, including:

• Medical/Vision/Dental/Rx plans
• Holiday Pay
• Teladoc (online care)
• Referral Bonus Incentive
• Weekly Pay
• 401k
• And More!

Apprentice Plumber Details:

• Temp-to-Hire position
• $ 19.00 / hour
• Full Time work available
• First Shift (Monday through Friday from 08:00am to 05:00pm)

• Assemble, install, and repair pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems.
• Assemble pipe sections, tubing, and fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing, and welding equipment.
• Fill pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks.
• Study building plans and inspect structures to assess material and equipment needs, to establish the sequence of pipe installations, and to plan installation around obstructions such as electrical wiring.
• Perform complex calculations and planning for special or very large jobs. Locate and mark the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, and fixtures in structures.
• Measure, cut, thread, and bend pipe to required angle, using hand and power tools or machines such as pipe cutters, pipe-threading machines, and pipe-bending machines.
• Install pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, and appliances.
• Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings.
• Install Hangers from ceiling joists to hold pipes in place.
• Review blueprints and building codes and specifications.
• May be asked to direct workers engaged in pipe cutting and pre-assembly and installation of plumbing systems and components.
• Install underground storm, sanitary and water piping systems and extend piping to connect to these systems.

Apprentice Plumber Qualifications:

• No prior plumbing experience required but it is helpful.
• General knowledge of using tools such as tape measure, wrenches, screw drivers, etc.
• High School diploma or GED required.

• Applicant may be subject to a background check
• Pre-employment drug screen is required as a condition of employment

*A conviction record will not necessarily prevent you from being employed. You will be required to complete and submit a questionnaire. We will consider your age at the time of the offense, when the offense occurred, the seriousness and the nature of the offense, as well as any rehabilitation to determine your employability.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and celebrate diversity at all levels of our organization.