Journeyman Plumber

We are seeking a skilled journeyman plumber to join our team, specializing in commercial plumbing systems. The role involves installing, repairing, and maintaining various plumbing systems, ensuring compliance with all relevant codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain commercial plumbing systems including water supply, waste, vent, gas, and specialized piping systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and job specifications.
• Perform system testing, inspections, and diagnostics to ensure proper functionality.
• Identify issues and determine effective repair or replacement solutions.
• Ensure all work complies with applicable local, state, and federal plumbing codes.
• Coordinate with project managers, supervisors, and other trades on job sites.
• Complete work efficiently while maintaining high workmanship standards.
• Accurately document work performed, materials used, and job progress.
• Respond to service calls and emergency repairs when required.
• Follow all company policies, safety procedures, and OSHA regulations.
• Maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment in safe working condition.
• Provide guidance and oversight to apprentices as assigned.

• Proficiency in construction, plumbing, mechanical systems, and piping.
• Experience with commercial construction, including PVC and cast iron systems.
• Ability to use hand tools, soldering, and pipe threading techniques.
• Blueprint and schematic proficiency.
• Knowledge of plumbing codes.
• Backflow Prevention Certification.
• OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 certifications.

• Experience in piping layout and pipefitting.
• Capability to work with pipe systems and interpret blueprints.

Join a company that values growth and career development, with opportunities for promotions to Leads or Foreman. Benefit from company-paid medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Secure your financial future with a 401(k) plan with company match and profit-sharing potential. Enjoy paid holidays and PTO from day one, alongside fully paid in-house apprentice school for plumbing, HVAC, sheet metal, and electrical services. Receive boot and clothing allowances after 90 days and take advantage of referral bonuses.

Work Environment

Work in a fast-paced, safety-focused, and collaborative environment. Benefit from a high company rating for work-life balance and job security, supported by a large paid apprenticeship program dedicated to training and growth.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Knoxville, TN.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Knoxville,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on May 12, 2026.

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.