Plumber
Company
Aerotek
Location
Village of Pelham, NY
Job Type
Contractor
Salary
35 an hour
Posted
19 hours ago
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Job Description
Job Title: Plumber
Job Description
This role involves performing professional plumbing work on a high-rise apartment building, ensuring safe, reliable, and code-compliant installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems throughout the property.
Responsibilities
• Install, maintain, and repair plumbing systems and fixtures in a high-rise apartment building.
• Work with various piping materials, including ProPress, cast iron, and copper, to complete installations and repairs.
• Read and interpret basic drawings, plans, or instructions to determine the layout and routing of plumbing systems.
• Assemble, install, and secure pipes, fittings, and fixtures according to specifications and applicable codes.
• Inspect plumbing systems and components to identify leaks, blockages, or other issues and perform necessary corrective actions.
• Ensure all work meets safety standards and building regulations and is completed in a clean and orderly manner.
• Collaborate with other trades and site personnel to coordinate tasks and minimize disruption to building occupants.
• Use appropriate tools and equipment safely and maintain them in good working condition.
Essential Skills
• Hands-on plumbing experience in residential or multi-unit buildings.
• Proficiency working with ProPress piping systems.
• Ability to install and work with cast iron piping.
• Ability to install and work with copper piping.
• Knowledge of basic plumbing principles, practices, and safety standards.
• Ability to read and follow instructions, layouts, or simple plans related to plumbing installations.
• Strong problem-solving skills for diagnosing and resolving plumbing issues.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
• Familiarity with plumbing in high-rise or multi-story buildings.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with other trades on site.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate work and report issues clearly.
• Willingness to follow safety protocols and site procedures at all times.
Why Work Here?
You will join a professional team working on a substantial, high-rise residential project where your craftsmanship has a visible and lasting impact. The role offers the opportunity to develop your skills with varied plumbing tasks and modern piping systems. You will work in an environment that values safety, quality, and reliability, and encourages teamwork and mutual support among tradespeople.
Work Environment
This position is based on-site at a high-rise apartment building under construction or renovation. Work is primarily performed in a construction environment that may include active work areas, noise, and varying temperatures. You will use standard plumbing tools and equipment, including those required for ProPress, cast iron, and copper installations. The role typically follows construction site hours, with the need to wear appropriate personal protective equipment and attire suitable for an active job site.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pelham, NY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $35.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Pelham,NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 11, 2026.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Job Description
This role involves performing professional plumbing work on a high-rise apartment building, ensuring safe, reliable, and code-compliant installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems throughout the property.
Responsibilities
• Install, maintain, and repair plumbing systems and fixtures in a high-rise apartment building.
• Work with various piping materials, including ProPress, cast iron, and copper, to complete installations and repairs.
• Read and interpret basic drawings, plans, or instructions to determine the layout and routing of plumbing systems.
• Assemble, install, and secure pipes, fittings, and fixtures according to specifications and applicable codes.
• Inspect plumbing systems and components to identify leaks, blockages, or other issues and perform necessary corrective actions.
• Ensure all work meets safety standards and building regulations and is completed in a clean and orderly manner.
• Collaborate with other trades and site personnel to coordinate tasks and minimize disruption to building occupants.
• Use appropriate tools and equipment safely and maintain them in good working condition.
Essential Skills
• Hands-on plumbing experience in residential or multi-unit buildings.
• Proficiency working with ProPress piping systems.
• Ability to install and work with cast iron piping.
• Ability to install and work with copper piping.
• Knowledge of basic plumbing principles, practices, and safety standards.
• Ability to read and follow instructions, layouts, or simple plans related to plumbing installations.
• Strong problem-solving skills for diagnosing and resolving plumbing issues.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
• Familiarity with plumbing in high-rise or multi-story buildings.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with other trades on site.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate work and report issues clearly.
• Willingness to follow safety protocols and site procedures at all times.
Why Work Here?
You will join a professional team working on a substantial, high-rise residential project where your craftsmanship has a visible and lasting impact. The role offers the opportunity to develop your skills with varied plumbing tasks and modern piping systems. You will work in an environment that values safety, quality, and reliability, and encourages teamwork and mutual support among tradespeople.
Work Environment
This position is based on-site at a high-rise apartment building under construction or renovation. Work is primarily performed in a construction environment that may include active work areas, noise, and varying temperatures. You will use standard plumbing tools and equipment, including those required for ProPress, cast iron, and copper installations. The role typically follows construction site hours, with the need to wear appropriate personal protective equipment and attire suitable for an active job site.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pelham, NY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $35.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Pelham,NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 11, 2026.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Plumber Jobs
What is the minimum hourly wage for plumbers in the United States as of 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, the federal minimum wage remains $7.25 per hour in 2026 but plumbers under Davis-Bacon prevailing wage determinations must receive at least $28.75 per hour on federal contracts. Overtime at 1.5 times the rate applies after 40 hours per week under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
How many years of apprenticeship are required to qualify as a licensed plumber in the United States in 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, registered plumbing apprenticeships require exactly 4 years or 8,000 hours of on-the-job training plus 576 hours of technical instruction completed by December 2026. A high school diploma or GED is mandatory for program entry.
What documents are needed to apply for a registered plumbing apprenticeship in the United States in 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, applicants must submit a valid driver's license, high school transcripts, and proof of age 18 or older by the application deadline of March 15, 2026. Background check clearance and drug screening results are also required before acceptance.
What are the standard working hours and paid leave entitlements for plumbers in the United States in 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, plumbers work 40 hours per week with overtime required after 40 hours and receive 10 paid federal holidays plus 12 days of annual leave after one year of service. Family and Medical Leave Act provides up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for eligible employees.
