Journey-Level Plumber

Location: Sioux Falls, SD

Pay: Up to $38/hour DOE

Per Diem: $125 per day worked for qualified travelers

Schedule: Approximately 45 hours per week

Project Duration: 3–4 months

Start Date: Immediate

The Opportunity

KODIAK is seeking experienced Journey-Level Plumbers for a 3–4 month hospital construction project in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

We are looking for skilled commercial plumbers who can step onto an active construction site and perform high-quality plumbing installations with minimal supervision. Candidates should have strong experience with commercial plumbing systems, be comfortable reading construction drawings, and understand the safety and quality standards required on large-scale healthcare projects.

Responsibilities

• Install, assemble, and maintain commercial plumbing systems.
• Install domestic water, sanitary waste, vent, storm, and related piping systems.
• Perform layout, rough-in, installation, and final connections according to project drawings and specifications.
• Install plumbing fixtures, drains, valves, supports, and related components.
• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, isometric drawings, and construction layouts.
• Measure, cut, assemble, and install piping using appropriate materials and joining methods.
• Perform pressure testing, leak testing, and other system verification as required.
• Coordinate work with project supervision and other trades to maintain construction schedules.
• Identify installation issues and communicate field conditions to supervision.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow all site-specific safety requirements, plumbing codes, and project quality standards.

Qualifications

• Journey-Level plumbing experience required.
• Strong commercial plumbing background.
• Experience working on large commercial construction projects.
• Ability to read and work from blueprints, specifications, and isometric drawings.
• Knowledge of commercial plumbing systems, materials, fittings, valves, and installation methods.
• Ability to perform layout and installation work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong understanding of applicable plumbing codes and jobsite safety requirements.
• Reliable transportation and required hand tools.
• Ability to work approximately 45 hours per week and meet the project's immediate start requirements.

Preferred Experience

• Hospital or healthcare construction.
• Large commercial or institutional facilities.
• Mission-critical, manufacturing, or other complex construction environments.
• Experience installing domestic water, sanitary, vent, storm, and mechanical plumbing systems.
• OSHA 10 certification.

Compensation & Project Highlights

• Up to $38/hour DOE
• $125/day per diem for each day worked for qualified travelers
• Approximately 45 hours per week
• 3–4 month hospital project
• Immediate start
• Opportunity to work on a large-scale commercial healthcare project