Upchurch
A company providing specialized construction and services across various industries.
Plumber Apprentice
Assist journeymen installing and maintaining commercial plumbing systems while training.
Job Highlights
About the Role
Apprentices work under a Journeyman or Lead Plumber on commercial and industrial construction projects, assisting with installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing systems while adhering to safety and quality standards. • Install, repair, and maintain plumbing systems on commercial and industrial construction projects under the guidance of a Journeyman/Lead Plumber. • Measure, cut, thread, glue, solder, and braze piping materials such as PVC/CPVC, copper, PEX, and cast iron. • Set and connect plumbing fixtures including lavatories, water closets, carriers, floor drains, and water heaters. • Assist with rough‑in and trim phases, including pipe hanging, supporting systems, and performing pressure tests. • Read and interpret basic plans, elevations, and isometric drawings; assist with simple material takeoffs. • Safely operate hand and power tools such as threaders, press tools, band saws, drills, and more. • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while following all company safety policies. • Follow PPE requirements and safety procedures, including lockout/tagout, ladder/scaffold protocols, and confined‑space guidelines. • Document work using photos and simple checklists; support site logistics and help with material staging.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸plumbing installation
- ▸pipe fabrication
- ▸fixture installation
- ▸rough‑in
- ▸plan reading
- ▸safety compliance
What You Bring
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation that meets company insurability guidelines, and the physical ability to lift 50–75 lb and work in various environments. They should demonstrate a strong willingness to learn, follow direction, work safely as part of a team, and be able to pass a standard background check and drug screening. • High school diploma or GED. • Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation meeting company insurability guidelines. • Ability to lift 50–75 lb and work on ladders, at heights, in confined spaces, and in outdoor hot or cold conditions. • Strong willingness to learn, follow direction, and work safely as part of a team. • Ability to pass a standard background check and drug screening.
Requirements
- ▸high school
- ▸driver’s license
- ▸lift 50‑lb
- ▸safety
- ▸teamwork
- ▸background check
Benefits
The company offers a paid, hands‑on plumbing apprenticeship that pairs trainees with experienced Journeymen and Lead Plumbers. Participants will learn rough‑in, finish work, service diagnostics, jobsite safety, and how to read basic construction drawings while earning hours toward licensure and a clear path to becoming a Journeyman Plumber. Upchurch provides a competitive salary based on experience, health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off and holiday pay, and opportunities for professional development and certification assistance. • Competitive salary based on experience. • Health, dental, and vision insurance. • Paid time off and holiday pay. • Opportunities for professional development and certification assistance.
Work Environment
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