Plumber Apprentice

Plumber Apprentice

New York, United States

Company
Petri Plumbing & Heating
Location
Brooklyn, NY
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
20 an hour
Posted
3 days ago
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Job Description
Are You An Apprentice Plumber Who Wants To Work For A Thriving Company Where You Can Grow, Be Recognized, And Be Rewarded For Your Work?

Plumber Apprentice

Stop Working At A Job That You Hate. Work With Friends In An Environment That Rewards You For Your Hard Work And Provides A Life-Long Career

We Don’t Want To Be A Pit Stop In Your Career – We Want To Be The Last Job You’ll EverHave (Because You Can’t Imagine Working Anywhere Else)

Imagine...Every Day Is Amazing

- You show up early for your shift because you can’t wait to hang out with the other members of your team. (You’d NEVER do this at your old job but this is a tight-knit group and you love hanging out with them).

- You work hard because everyone else on your team works hard too. You push yourself today, and every day, because you know that growing in your own position ensures a career for life… and there’s a ton of prizes to be won.

- At the end of the day, you wrap up the last few tasks and hang out with your friends for a few minutes again before heading home. Or maybe some of you hang out in off-work hours.

- As you drive home, you reflect that this place is unlike any other job you’ve had before, and you can’t wait to get back to this team again tomorrow.

Does this sound like a place you’d like to spend your day?

If you’re a clock-puncher who wants to do as little as possible then please stop reading this right now. This is not for you.

But…

If you work at a job you can BARELY TOLERATE…If you work at a job that DOES NOT RESPECT YOU…If you work at a job that fills you with dread the night beforeAnd if you want to wake up in the morning because you CAN’T WAIT to get to work to see your friends and to push yourself to be more successful, and even to make a lot of money …Then we want to talk to YOU.

We’re looking for team members who are starving to push themselves beyond their personal limits, to earn the money and recognition they deserve, and to have an amazing life-long career in an environment where you work with friends every day.

What’s So Different Here?

Plumber Apprentice

Our target is simple: to become THE place that every hungry superstar WANTS to work where they can and will achieve “rock legend” status.

Here are just a few of the reasons that our team members LOVE working here…

- Make more money: we pay more than most

- Paid trainingPaid holidays and vacations (Paid time off starts after 90 days and grows from there)

- Wellness Days

- Incentive programs (including vacation cruises!)

- Amazing 401(k)Profit-Sharing Program

- Quarterly all-company breakfast

- Paid uniform and uniform maintenance

- A clearly laid out path to build the life-long career you want to build (including paid education and tons of opportunities to advance)

+We have built the strongest team and culture you’ve ever seen, where team members are deeply motivated; we care about you and your hobbies and your family and your free time and make sure that can have that balance in your life to enjoy it all; we’re constantly expanding and creating amazing new opportunities for you+

We want to help you dream big in your life and career… and we want to help you achieve it all.

Who Are We?

We are Petri Plumbing & Heating Inc..

We started over 111 years ago – just two brothers from Brooklyn with a dream and a vision.

Over the years we built, expanded, and grew.

Today we are poised to DOMINATE the New York City market with Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Drain and Sewer, Mechanical, Remodel, Contracting… and more .

And we help others, too – we’re strong supporters of various charities providing financial contributions as well as conducting food and clothing drives.

Are You A Fit?

Never look for a job again because we’re not a pit stop in your career – we’re the last place you’ll ever work!

If you’re a hard-working professional with an inner drive to improve yourself and help others then you might be a fit for us…

Along with the job-specific qualifications (below) here are the qualities we’re looking for in our perfect candidate:

- You work hard

- You love working with a team

- You’re tech savvy – you can diagnose a problem and make recommendations to fix it

- You love to serve others

- You love to challenge yourself and you want to learn, and even be cross-trained

- You understand the importance of serving others (your team members and our customers)

- You understand and are willing to follow our Core Values:
• Safety First For Our Family and Theirs – Think Twice, Act Once
• Delivering WOW Through Service – Exceeding Every Customer’s Expectations
• Demonstrate Highest Level of Integrity – Doing the Right Thing Even When No One is Watching
• Great Place to Work – All for One and One for All

As an equal opportunity employer, candidates will receive consideration without discrimination against race, creed, color, sex, national origin, handicap status or veteran status.

We hire veterans!

Plumber Apprentice

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Plumber Jobs in United States

Q What is the median salary range for plumber jobs in the United States in 2026?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the median annual wage for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters at $61,550 ($29.59 per hour) as of May 2023 data guiding 2026 employment. The lowest 10 percent earned $39,020 annually, while the highest 10 percent earned $99,410. Overtime pay at 1.5 times the rate for hours over 40 per week boosts total earnings by $10,000-$20,000 yearly for many.
Q What visa is required for foreign workers seeking plumber jobs in the United States?
USCIS requires an H-2B visa for temporary non-agricultural plumber jobs when U.S. workers are unavailable, with employers obtaining DOL temporary labor certification first. The FY2026 H-2B cap is 66,000 visas (33,000 per half-year), plus up to 64,716 supplemental for returning workers. Prevailing wage minimum is $30.50 per hour nationally for Level II plumbers.
Q What education and experience are needed to qualify as a plumber in the United States?
A high school diploma or equivalent is required to enter a plumber apprenticeship program registered with DOL. Programs last 4 years, including 8,000 hours of paid on-the-job training and 576 hours of classroom instruction. No prior experience is needed for entry-level positions.
Q What is the application process and required documents for plumber apprenticeships in the United States?
Apply through DOL-registered sponsors listed on apprenticeship.gov by submitting a high school diploma or GED, government-issued ID, Social Security number, and proof of age 18 or older. The process includes an aptitude test, math assessment, and interview within 30 days of application. Selected apprentices start at 40-50% of journeyman wage, increasing annually.
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