Plumber
Chicago, United StatesCompany
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Plumber Jobs in United States
What is the median annual salary for plumbers in the United States in 2026?
As per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters is $64,740 as of May 2026. The lowest 10 percent earn less than $40,520 annually, while the highest 10 percent earn more than $101,190. Full-time plumbers work about 2,080 hours per year at a median hourly rate of $31.13.
What visa is required for foreign workers to take plumber jobs in the US in 2026?
As per U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, international workers need an H-2B visa for temporary plumber positions, with a fiscal year 2026 cap of 68,500 visas including supplemental allocations. Employers must file Form I-129 and obtain temporary labor certification from the Department of Labor proving no US workers available. Processing time is 2-4 months with fees of $460 base plus $500 fraud fee.
What education and experience are required to qualify as a plumber in the US?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship, plumbers need a high school diploma or GED and a 4-year registered apprenticeship with 8,000 hours of on-the-job training plus 576 hours of classroom instruction. No prior experience is required for entry-level apprenticeships starting at age 16. Completion grants journeyman status.
What documents are needed to apply for plumber apprenticeship programs in the US?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship, required documents include high school diploma or GED transcript, proof of age 16+, government-issued ID, and a doctor's note confirming physical fitness for the work. Applications go through state apprenticeship agencies with no application fee. Interviews and aptitude tests follow submission.
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