Journeyman and Apprentices Plumbers Wanted for Commercial Work in Houston Area
Company
Scale and Change LLC
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
22–38 an hour
Posted
5 days ago
Via
Indeed
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Job Description
We are in need of journeymen and apprentice plumbers to work multiple commercial jobs throughout Houston. Journeymen must carry a valid Texas State Journeyman Plumbing License and Apprentices must have an apprentice card. Journeymen must also be familiar with layout and managing crews of 4-6 plumbers at a time. Journeymen must be able to read plans/prints and be willing to work with your tools at the same time. Local hands only please as no per diem is being paid for these positions.
Must haves:
• Journeymen must be licensed by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners. Apprentices must hold an apprentice card with the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners.
• Necessary tools of the trade and PPE.
• Valid identification proving right to work in the US.
• At least 2-3 years of experience in commercial plumbing.
• Reliable transportation to get to the job site, on-time, every day.
To inquire about these positions, please text "HOUSTON PLUMBER" to any/all of the following:
(469) 264-2176
(972) 589-3290
(469) 410-0788
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $38.00 per hour
Benefits:
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
Schedule:
• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability
Supplemental Pay:
• Signing bonus
Application Question(s):
• Do you have necessary tools and PPE?
Experience:
• Construction plumbing: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Must haves:
• Journeymen must be licensed by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners. Apprentices must hold an apprentice card with the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners.
• Necessary tools of the trade and PPE.
• Valid identification proving right to work in the US.
• At least 2-3 years of experience in commercial plumbing.
• Reliable transportation to get to the job site, on-time, every day.
To inquire about these positions, please text "HOUSTON PLUMBER" to any/all of the following:
(469) 264-2176
(972) 589-3290
(469) 410-0788
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $38.00 per hour
Benefits:
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
Schedule:
• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability
Supplemental Pay:
• Signing bonus
Application Question(s):
• Do you have necessary tools and PPE?
Experience:
• Construction plumbing: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
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