Why this matches you
What is a Plumber and Steamfitter?
A Plumber and Steamfitter installs, repairs, and maintains water pipes, drains, fixtures, boilers, and steam or heating lines in homes, buildings, and industrial sites. They cut and join pipe, test for leaks, read plans, and fit valves, pumps, and equipment. Their work keeps water, heat, and pressure systems running safely and reliably.
Pay & earning potential
Starting wage
Long-term earning potential
The earning potential for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters typically ranges from
$52,983
to $103,997 annually.
The median salary, representing the typical worker, is $80,770.
About this job
What you might do day to day
- Install plumbing or piping.
- Maintain plumbing structures or fixtures.
- Weld metal components.
- Mark reference points on construction materials.
- Measure materials or objects for installation or assembly.
Helpful traits for this job
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
- Cautiousness
- Perseverance
- Integrity
How to apply
Apply in person at any Local Union #81 location or online at www.ualocal81.org during the recruitment period. Applications must be received by March 31, 2027.
Job requirements
- Must be at least 17 years old.
- Must have a high school diploma or a high school equivalency diploma such as TASC or GED. Proof of transcript will be required after selection and prior to enrollment in apprenticeship.
- Must attest in writing that they are physically able to perform the work of the trade, including working with sharp objects, hazardous machinery, and possible exposure to loud noises and respiratory irritants; prolonged standing and walking; repeated squatting and/or bending; working in severe weather conditions and extreme temperatures; working in confined spaces; working in wet and muddy conditions; lifting and/or moving heavy objects and equipment; and working off ladders and scaffolds at various heights.
- Must reside within the jurisdiction of Local Union #81, including Cayuga, Chemung, Cortland, Franklin, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Onondaga, Oswego, Schuyler, Seneca, St. Lawrence, and Tompkins counties.
- Must have a valid driver's license. Apprentices may be required to drive company vehicles. Proof will be required after selection and prior to enrollment in apprenticeship.
- Must have reliable transportation to and from various work sites and classes at the approved school.
- Must prove negative on a drug screening, at the expense of the sponsor, at the time of appointment.
- Must provide military transfer card or discharge form DD-214, if applicable, after selection and prior to enrollment in apprenticeship.
- Must take and pass the Bennett Mechanical Comprehension Test.
More information
For more information, contact Local Union #81 at (315) 437-7397 or visit the union website.
- Organization
- Local Union #81
- Phone
- (315) 437-7397
- Website
- Visit website