Commercial Construction Plumbing Apprentice

Cincinnati Region • Cleves, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Commercial Construction Plumbing Apprentice supports journeyman plumbers and project teams with installing, maintaining, and repairing plumbing systems on commercial construction projects. The role is intended for someone building a career in the plumbing trade and offers hands-on training and mentorship in a construction environment. The apprentice will learn industry best practices, plumbing codes, safety standards, blueprint reading, material handling, and installation techniques while assisting on projects such as schools, healthcare facilities, office buildings, retail centers, multifamily developments, and industrial facilities.

The position involves assisting with plumbing installations and testing, transporting tools and materials, preparing and maintaining work areas, and collaborating with project teams and other trades. Apprentices participate in training and classroom instruction, develop technical skills under supervision, and follow applicable safety and compliance requirements. The role requires physical work in indoor and outdoor commercial construction environments and may involve occasional overtime, weekends, or travel to project locations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in a construction environment.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds.
• Reliable transportation to various job sites.
• Ability to pass pre-employment screening requirements, including background, motor vehicle, and drug screening.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to maintain eligibility to operate company vehicles, including a driving record insurable under the company’s vehicle insurance provider if operating company vehicles.
• Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and climb; lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment weighing up to 75 pounds; work from ladders, scaffolds, lifts, and elevated work platforms; and perform repetitive motions involving hands, wrists, and arms.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions and construction environments, including exposure to dust, noise, temperature variations, and active construction operations.

Nice To Haves

• Previous construction or trade experience.
• Enrollment in or interest in a plumbing apprenticeship program.
• Basic knowledge of hand and power tools.
• OSHA 10 Certification or willingness to obtain it.
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed plumbers with commercial domestic water, sanitary waste and vent, storm drainage, natural gas, medical gas where applicable, and specialty piping systems.
• Measure, cut, thread, assemble, and install piping materials under supervision.
• Assist with rough-in and finish plumbing installations.
• Help install plumbing fixtures, equipment, valves, pumps, and accessories.
• Support underground plumbing installation activities.
• Assist with testing and inspection procedures.
• Transport tools, materials, and equipment throughout job sites.
• Prepare work areas and maintain clean, organized job sites.
• Load and unload construction materials safely.
• Assist in identifying and resolving installation challenges.
• Work collaboratively with project managers, foremen, journeymen, and other trades.
• Participate in apprenticeship training programs and classroom instruction.
• Learn applicable plumbing codes, regulations, and construction standards.
• Develop blueprint and specification reading skills and proficiency with plumbing tools, equipment, and installation techniques.
• Seek feedback and mentorship from supervisors and experienced plumbers.
• Follow OSHA, company, and jobsite safety requirements; wear required PPE; participate in safety meetings and toolbox talks; maintain a safe work environment; and report unsafe conditions immediately.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities.
• Medical insurance options including HDHP with HRA and HSA or PPO; the company covers 100% of the employee HDHP premium.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Company-provided life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid Time Off, paid holidays, and floating holidays.
• Major health benefits available on the first of the month following the start date; Paid Time Off, paid holidays, and 401(k) with company match begin immediately upon hire.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED