Journey-Level Plumber, Commercial & Industrial

Journey-Level Plumber, Commercial & Industrial

Location: Kalamazoo, 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 systems in commercial and industrial facilities across Kalamazoo and the surrounding area. You’ll work alongside HVAC, piping, and mechanical crews.

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 and materials with supervisors and other trades
• Complete daily timesheets, material logs, and as-built documentation
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe

What You Bring

• Valid Michigan Journey Plumber License (required)
• 3+ years of commercial or industrial plumbing experience
• Proficiency with copper, PVC/CPVC, cast iron, soldering, and brazing
• Knowledge of backflow systems, grease traps, and commercial water heaters
• Strong blueprint reading and layout skills
• 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 Kalamazoo and surrounding areas
• Commercial and industrial facilities
• 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.