Plumber-WF

Plumber-WF

New York, United States

Company
Montefiore Einstein
Location
Bronx, NY
Job Type
Full-time
Via
via Indeed

Job Description
City/State:
Bronx, New York

Grant Funded:
No

Department:
FAC - ENG Wakefield

Bargaining Unit:
Local 30

Work Shift:
Day

Work Days:
MON-FRI

Scheduled Hours:
7:30 AM-3:30 PM

Scheduled Daily Hours:
7.5 HOURS

Hourly Rate:
$37.29

For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.

To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here .

Job Summary

Under general supervision, performs routine plumbing maintenace duties including repair and maintenance of plumbing systems including water, steam, gas and vacuum systems. Performs related duties as required

Essential Functions
• Will perform all duties assigned across all trades.
• Performs maintenance, installation and repair of various plumbing systems or equipment throughout the facitlity including pumps, fixtures, water, waste and gas lines. Locate, diagnose and repair problems in the plumbing and gas systems. May install, test and repair lines and fixtures. Inspects and tests water, waste gas lines for leaks. Isolates defects in lines, pumps or fixtures to locate obvious faults such as broken valves, pipes or loose connections and leaky joints, worn washers.
• Repairs plumbing fixtures, fittings and equipment. Replaces pipes and pumps. Unclogs waste drains and sewage pipes.
• Moves and transports heavy equipment, tools and supplies to work site. Stores equipment in designated areas and assists in maintaining the security of equipment and materials. Maintain clean and orderly work site.
• Estimates and orders supplies needed to complete assignment. Maintains records pertaining to assignments.
• Performs related duties as required (e.g. assisting with floods and snow emergencies).Explains requirements and guides outside contractors in the completion of projects.

Qualifications
• High School Diploma or GED Required
• 1-3 years Plumbing Required
• 4-6 years Completion of Plumbing Apprenticeship Preferred
• Ability to read and interpret blueprint and plumbing diagrams (High proficiency)
• FDNY Certificate of Fitness for Torch Operator and Fire Guard Upon Hire Required

Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Plumber Jobs in United States

Q 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.
Q 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.
Q 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.
Q 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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