Apprentice Plumber

Apprentice Plumber

Company: Salt Lake Community College

Job Location:

Category: Maintenance and Trades

Type: Full-Time

Salary: $44,745.80 - $51,554.95 Annually

Location: Various SLCC locations, UT

Job Type: Non Exempt Staff Full Time

Job Number: 202500776

Division: Business Services

Department: Construction & Crafts

Closing Date: 4/30/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA Non-Exempt

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

All employees are expected to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah as a condition of employment. New employees must provide a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date.

Job Summary

The Plumber, Apprentice reports to the Plumber Supervisor and works under the guidance of a Journeyman Plumber. The position responsibilities include installing, repairing, replacing, insulating, and maintaining all plumbing fixtures, heating systems, air compressor systems, drainage, waste and vent systems, culinary water systems, fire protection sprinkling systems, backflow preventers, and chemical feed piping systems, site utilities. Recognize dangerous water connections and correct to protect against the contamination of culinary water systems on all College properties. Perform and complete assigned work orders in a timely and professional manner. Must attend plumbing/apprenticeship school while working in the Apprentice position. Work and coordinate with other trades, staff, and faculty as job duties require.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities

This position has a regular schedule but requires flexibility and must be available to work on call for other building clean up emergencies, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities and Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on fixtures such as auguring clogged drain lines, repairing leaking faucets, and replacing worn or bad fixtures etc.
• Troubleshoot and maintain electronic circuit boards on infrared censored fixtures.
• Read meters and report water usage.
• Install and maintain pipes and fittings including assembly, cutting, threading, welding, and victaulic grooving to accomplish goals.
• Perform plumbing, heating, and pipe fitting repair. Replacement includes high pressure steam systems, hot water heating systems, drainage systems, acid waste systems, etc.
• Maintain culinary water systems and test and repair backflow prevention devices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Perform plumbing practices such as steam heating, hot water heating, basic plumbing, backflow prevention, etc.
• Work with tools relevant to position such as a pipe threading machine, power tools, augers, hand tools, etc.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, plumbing related specifications, and code books.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to communicate and work well with co-workers and customers.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills.
• Ability to work in areas subject to high locations, awkward positions, heat/cold weather, noise, dirt, chemicals, and confined spaces.
• Ability to occasionally lift heavy equipment, supplies, etc.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
• Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.

Minimum qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 18 years of age
• Must attend plumbing/apprenticeship school while working in the apprentice position.
• Must be able to obtain an Apprentice Plumber License upon start date.
• Must have a valid Utah driver's license.

Please Note: Must complete Backflow Certification within one (1) year of hire date.

Preferred Qualifications

• Zero (0) to two (2) years' experience in plumbing maintenance and or construction experience.