Journey-Level Plumber

Journey-Level Plumber, Commercial & Industrial

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay: $32 to $42/hr (DOE) plus performance-based incentives

About the Role

Year-round commercial and industrial work, paid hands-on training in electrical, refrigeration, and hydronics labs, and a dedicated tech support team when a job gets tough.

You’ll install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair plumbing and piping systems across Grand Rapids and the surrounding area. You’ll work alongside HVAC, mechanical, and construction crews to deliver safe, code-compliant installs.

What You’ll Do

• Read blueprints, specifications, and layout drawings
• Install piping, valves, fittings, fixtures, and related plumbing components
• Work with copper, PVC/CPVC, cast iron, and other piping materials, including soldering and brazing
• Troubleshoot and repair leaks, clogs, damaged piping, and faulty fixtures
• Perform preventive maintenance on commercial plumbing systems
• Keep all work compliant with local, state, and national plumbing codes
• Coordinate schedules, materials, and job requirements with supervisors and other trades
• Complete daily timesheets, material logs, and as-built documentation
• Keep work areas safe, clean, and organized

What You Bring

• Valid Michigan Journey Plumber License (required)
• 3+ years of commercial or industrial plumbing experience
• Experience with copper, PVC/CPVC, cast iron, soldering, and brazing
• Knowledge of backflow systems, grease traps, and commercial water heaters
• Ability to read blueprints and plumbing layouts
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Clear communication and teamwork on multi-trade jobs
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, climb ladders, and work in confined or wet spaces
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen

What You Get

• $32 to $42/hr (DOE)
• Performance-based incentives
• Stable, year-round commercial and industrial work
• Paid hands-on training in onsite electrical, refrigeration, and hydronics labs
• Dedicated technical support team for real-time troubleshooting help in the field
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Relocation assistance available
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays

Work Environment

• Field-based across Grand Rapids and surrounding areas
• Commercial and industrial facilities, indoors and outdoors
• Wet areas, mechanical rooms, confined spaces, and elevated work areas
• Compliance with all company and jobsite safety requirements

Work Authorization

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. This employer does not provide current or future visa sponsorship or sponsorship transfers.