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Job Title: Plumber Apprentice

Job Description

We are seeking a plumber apprentice to work on both commercial and industrial projects. This role involves installing and building valves, fittings, drainage systems, and fixtures in commercial settings. The successful candidate will work with water and gas supply lines, as well as sanitation/sewage lines. The role requires proficiency in cutting, welding, and assembling pipes, tubes, fittings, and fixtures to install them into existing systems. Additionally, the plumber will troubleshoot, adapt, and resolve any issues that arise during installation, ensuring equipment functions properly and customer satisfaction is achieved.

Responsibilities

• Install and build valves, fittings, drainage systems, and fixtures in commercial settings.
• Work with water and gas supply lines, as well as sanitation/sewage lines.
• Cut, weld, and assemble pipes, tubes, fittings, and fixtures for installation into existing systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues during installation to ensure equipment functionality and customer satisfaction.
• Work primarily with PVC, CPVC, PEX, and copper tubing.
• Build connections to main mains.

Essential Skills

• 6+ months of plumbing experience.
• OSHA 10 certification.
• Experience in construction, pipe fitting, plumbing, blueprint reading, piping, threading, welding, PVC, brazing, and installation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to work with blueprints and layouts.
• Proficiency in using hand and power tools.

Why Work Here?

Join a top mechanical contractor with significant opportunities for growth and development in Monroe County. Enjoy full life insurance coverage, a $50 stipend for additional benefits, and comprehensive 401k, medical, vision, and dental benefits. Benefit from paid time off and sick time, as well as prevailing wage pay rates for public work jobs. Employees also have the opportunity to work overtime!

Work Environment

Work on commercial and industrial job sites, requiring OSHA certification.

The work schedule is Monday to Friday, starting at 7:00 am and ending at 3:30 pm, with opportunities for overtime. Employees will work in teams of 2-3 technicians under a foreman or lead and will commute directly to the job site or ride along with the crew, depending on the project.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Rochester, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Rochester,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 30, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.