Plumber Apprentice-Level I-III

Apprentice Plumber

This is an apprentice position for Level I, II, or III plumber. The apprentice assembles pipe sections, tubing, and fittings using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing, and welding equipment. Fills pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observes pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks. Caulks leaks and opens clogged drains. Installs sinks, showers, toilets, water heaters, and related plumbing fixtures. Reviews blueprints and building codes and specifications to determine work details and procedures. Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures. Estimates time and material costs on plumbing projects. Requisitions new plumbing supplies and equipment. Perform work under direct supervision. Handles basic issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff. Requires little to no related experience.

Plumber, II : Requires 1 year of related experience : 1st year (two semesters of schooling and 2,000 hours) of apprenticeship to be already completed.

Plumber, III : Requires 3 years of related experience : 3rd year (6 semesters of schooling and 6,000 hours) of apprenticeship to be already completed.

Plumbing work includes inspecting, installing, repairing, and replacing pipes, fittings, and plumbing fixtures to maintain the heating, water, gas, and drainage systems, according to specifications and plumbing codes.