Becoming a plumber typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 635,000 plumbers nationwide, with projections of a 6% job growth from 2023 to 2033. Apprentices in Rockford, IL, earn an average of $766 per week, with experienced plumbers earning up to $1,676 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring plumbers find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $80,000 annually for experienced professionals.
Journeyman Plumber A local mechanical contractor is looking to add a Journeyman Plumber to our team! We pride ourselves in top quality craftsmanship, dependability and providing this community with unmatched customer service. We know that a company is only as good as its employees; which is why we work hard to foster a positive and professional work environment that allows our team to advance in this trade. If this sounds like a company you would like to be a part of, apply today! Why Us? • Top industry reputation with a strong sense of pride in our work • Growth and advancement opportunities • Great, employee-centric company culture • Year-round work • NO LAYOFFS • Comprehensive Benefits Package • Paid time off • Medical Insurance • Dental Insurance • 401k with company match • CEU hours for Journeyman paid by the Company • All licenses & renewals paid by the Company • Great, employee-centric company culture • Annual company holiday party • Annual Loyalty Bonus Position Summary: This is manual work at the journeyman level in the installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial plumbing systems. Work involves performance of skilled plumbing tasks in maintaining, repairing, and servicing a variety of fixtures and equipment. Routine maintenance, service, and repair work are performed independently. Pay: $40 - $50 per hour Depending On Experience Required Qualifications / Achievements: • 5 years of commercial plumbing experience • New Construction experience preferred • Ability to comprehend schematic diagrams and blueprints • Experience working with hand tools, power tools, and electronic test equipment • Strong working knowledge of job site safety, as well as the ability to complete a company-specific safety orientation • High standard of integrity and professionalism • Valid driver's license • Reliable transportation to the job site Desired Qualifications / Achievements: • Plumbing Tech School certificate • Journeyman Plumbing License
See More Details >>ROCKFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT #205 Job Description Job Title: Plumber Job Code: 5660 Department: Facilities Supervisor: Senior Maintenance Manager Date: July 13, 2023 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Compensation Range: $34.50 - 35.95 per hour PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: Under direction of the Foreman and Senior Maintenance Manager coordinates, supervises, and participates in plumbing work involving responsibility for skilled tasks within the trade in the maintenance and repair of sanitary fixtures and water and sewage treatment plants. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In addition to the requirements listed below, regular attendance is an essential function of this position. • Ensures that all actions are in concert with the Board policies as well as the mission statement, beliefs, objectives, and parameters found in the Board’s strategic plan. • Participates in job training and professional growth opportunities in order to enhance ability to perform the essential functions of the job. • Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment. • Performs general plumbing repair, construction, and remodeling work. • Repairs and maintains hot and cold water lines, sewer pipe, soil pipe, traps, and appliances such as water closets, lavatories, urinals, showers, tubs, and all fittings, air and gas piping systems, water and sewer mains, water softeners, electric water coolers, all fountains, bubbles and cuspidors, circulating pumps and mixing valves • Cuts and threads pipe using stocks and dies, power-threading machines, power saws, wrenches, and pipe machines. Melts and caulks lead joints using gasoline furnaces, blowtorches, caulking chisels, cutting and welding equipment, soldering/sweating of copper piping and use of ProPress tool and fittings • Directs trenching and backfilling operations • Installs and services backflow prevention equipment. • Installs filter systems and repairs/maintains all pools in District including equipment, valves, pumps chemical dispensing devices and vacuum pumps • Water sampling, where required, District Wide in all building QUALIFICATIONS: Two years’ experience as a plumber and four years of apprenticeship or equivalent experience in the trade KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: • Ability to demonstrate qualities aligned to our core values of Character, Communication, Collaboration and Continuous Improvement. • Knowledge of the tools, equipment, materials, methods and practices, and limitations of the trade. • Knowledge of laws relating to sanitation and public health. • Demonstrates ability to read, interpret, and work from plans, simple drawings, or sketches. • Demonstrates ability to plan work, cost it out, order and take delivery of the supplies, materials and equipment necessary to perform it. • Ability to multitask • Ability to demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills. • Demonstrates knowledge of occupational hazards, precautionary, and safety measures. WORK CALENDAR: 12 Months WORKING CONDITIONS: Moderate in-district travel as well as intermittent in-state and out-of-state travel. Intermittent prolonged and irregular hours of work. A comprehensive benefits package including: • Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance • Voluntary life insurance • Paid Sick and Personal time • Paid holidays • Membership in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) • Optional 403(b) plan • Employee assistance program (EAP) Collective Bargaining Agreement: Rockford Building Maintenance Association OTHER: This job description describes duties and responsibilities which are representative of the nature and level of work assigned to the position. The identified duties and responsibilities are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $34.50 - $35.95 per hour Benefits: • Health insurance Schedule: • 8 hour shift Work Location: In person
See More Details >>We are looking for a licensed plumber to do plumbing work of all kinds from installing water heaters, replumbing damaged lines and fixing drainage systems. Any experience with boiler heat including steam and hydronics systems is also desirable. This is a full time position with regular hours. We want to maintain these buildings and upgrade them to keep them in good condition as comfortable living spaces.
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