Plumber
Company
Aerotek
Location
Chicago, IL
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
41K–84K a year
Posted
3 days ago
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Job Description
Hiring for Plumbers
Job Description
Diagnose and repair residential plumbing systems. Install water heaters, fixtures, and piping systems. Rod out clogged drains and plumbing systems. Consult with customers on what the best options are for diagnosing or repairing. Provide exceptional customer service and maintain a professional demeanor. Ensure compliance with local codes and safety standards. Complete work orders accurately and on time.
Responsibilities
• Diagnose and repair plumbing systems for residential customers.
• Install water heaters, fixtures, and piping systems.
• Rod out clogged drains and plumbing systems.
• Consult with customers on the best options for diagnosis or repair.
• Provide exceptional customer service and maintain a professional demeanor.
• Ensure compliance with local codes and safety standards.
• Complete work orders accurately and on time.
Essential Skills
• Construction and Plumbing experience.
• Possession of an apprentice card or a journeyman license.
• Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair plumbing systems.
• Proficiency in working with PVC, copper, cast iron, and piping installations.
• Soldering skills.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
• Experience with water heater installation and repair.
• Familiarity with advanced plumbing systems, including tankless water heaters and filtration systems.
• Basic plumbing knowledge for integrated home systems.
• Comfort using mobile work order and scheduling apps.
Why Work Here?
This position offers direct hire into the company, providing health benefits, a company vehicle, opportunities to make commissions, a 401k plan, and paid time off.
Work Environment
Will be working in and around residential homes all over the Chicagoland area and surrounding suburbs.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Chicago, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $41000.00 - $84000.00/yr.
Direct hire
Company Vehicle
401k
Comprehensive benefits package
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 15, 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
Diagnose and repair residential plumbing systems. Install water heaters, fixtures, and piping systems. Rod out clogged drains and plumbing systems. Consult with customers on what the best options are for diagnosing or repairing. Provide exceptional customer service and maintain a professional demeanor. Ensure compliance with local codes and safety standards. Complete work orders accurately and on time.
Responsibilities
• Diagnose and repair plumbing systems for residential customers.
• Install water heaters, fixtures, and piping systems.
• Rod out clogged drains and plumbing systems.
• Consult with customers on the best options for diagnosis or repair.
• Provide exceptional customer service and maintain a professional demeanor.
• Ensure compliance with local codes and safety standards.
• Complete work orders accurately and on time.
Essential Skills
• Construction and Plumbing experience.
• Possession of an apprentice card or a journeyman license.
• Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair plumbing systems.
• Proficiency in working with PVC, copper, cast iron, and piping installations.
• Soldering skills.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
• Experience with water heater installation and repair.
• Familiarity with advanced plumbing systems, including tankless water heaters and filtration systems.
• Basic plumbing knowledge for integrated home systems.
• Comfort using mobile work order and scheduling apps.
Why Work Here?
This position offers direct hire into the company, providing health benefits, a company vehicle, opportunities to make commissions, a 401k plan, and paid time off.
Work Environment
Will be working in and around residential homes all over the Chicagoland area and surrounding suburbs.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Chicago, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $41000.00 - $84000.00/yr.
Direct hire
Company Vehicle
401k
Comprehensive benefits package
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 15, 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.
