Plumber Pre-Apprentice

P1 Construction, LLC.•Lenexa, KS

12d•Onsite

About The Position

P1 Construction is seeking Local Union 8 Plumber Pre-Apprentices for the Kansas City KS/MO Metro area. P1 Construction has grown into a national construction and solutions provider. P1 is a specialty subcontractor providing HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, building technologies, controls, millwright, and architectural metal work across the U.S. When you work for P1 Construction, you'll be part of a culture that puts safety first, treats associates like family, and provides challenging work in a rewarding, energetic environment. P1 Construction takes pride in maintaining a high standard of excellence along with an ethical and friendly business culture. This can be a highly rewarding career path for those motivated to learn a trade. A union apprenticeship is an excellent career choice if you like to work with your hands; are willing to serve an apprenticeship for up to five years; have dexterity, mechanical ability, problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a team; want to earn a living wage and good benefits; and want the opportunity to advance in your career.

Requirements

Must have successfully completed a community college/vocational certification program OR Associate’s degree related to hands-on HVAC/welding/plumbing trades OR have at least 1 year of full-time construction hands-on trade work experience.
Must be proficient in basic math skills: additions, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions and decimals.
Must meet the Local Union Plumbers 9 Apprenticeship Program requirements.
This position is represented by Local Union Plumber 8.
Must be able to work full-time and attend night classes 2 days per week.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Must be able to satisfactorily pass a criminal background check and drug screen.
Detailed resume with education, training, and job history information including dates of employment for each position and if not self-explanatory, position responsibility summaries. This must be uploaded online with your P1 Employment Application.
2026/2027 Letter of Eligibility from the Local Plumbers Training Center (proof that the Apprenticeship Program requirements have been satisfied). Must be submitted to P1 HR within 35 days of the online employment application. Upload the Letter online with your P1 Employment Application OR email to [email protected] with your full name, the position you are applying for, and a request to attach this documentation to the employment application. Applications will be considered incomplete and not eligible for interviews until we have received this document.

Responsibilities

Reading drawings, and specifications to determine layout of water supply, waste, and venting systems.
Detecting faults in plumbing appliances and systems and correctly diagnosing their causes.
Installing, repairing and maintaining domestic, commercial, and industrial plumbing fixtures and systems.
Locating and marking positions for pipe connections, passage holes, and fixtures in walls and floors.
Measuring, cutting, bending, and threading pipes using hand and power tools or machines.
Joining pipes and fittings together using soldering techniques, compression fittings, threaded fittings, and push-on fittings.
Testing pipes for leaks using air and water pressure gauges.
Install plumbing assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances such as dishwashers, water heaters, and fixtures: such as sinks and toilets, using hand and power tools and water treatment equipment.
Installing paint lines at car plants.
Responsible for medical gas systems in hospitals.
Awareness of legal regulations and safety issues.
Ensuring safety standards and building regulations are met.