Plumbing Apprentice

StartupNWA; Fayetteville, Northern (AR, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Job summary

The University of Arkansas in Fayetteville is seeking a Plumber Apprentice to assist licensed tradesmen and learn to install trade components across campus facilities. You will develop plumbing-related skills while participating in hands-on training.

The role emphasizes reliability and teamwork, with opportunities to learn in a vibrant university environment and contribute to essential campus infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver's License
• At least 18 years of age
• Knowledge of tools, equipment, and materials used in the various trade areas
• Skilled in the use of operation and care of tools and machinery
• Ability to learn to perform manual labor under varying working conditions
• Ability to understand and follow oral instructions

Responsibilities

• An Plumber Apprentice will help licensed skilled tradesmen and learn to install trade related components in campus buildings; trade specific skills related to trouble-shooting, repairs and other duties within each Trade function.
• An apprentice will participate in training and demonstrate a willingness to learn a craft such as: Plumbing.
• Regular, reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Skills

Manual labor

Follow oral instructions

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Valid Driver's License

At least 18 years of age

Tools

Knowledge of tools and equipment

Care of tools and machinery

Job description

Closing Date:

09/24/2026

Type of Position:

Skilled Crafts and Trades

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.

If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.

Department:

Plumbing Shop

Summary of Job Duties:

An Plumber Apprentice will help licensed skilled tradesmen and learn to install trade related components in campus buildings; trade specific skills related to trouble‑shooting, repairs and other duties within each Trade function. An apprentice will participate in training and demonstrate a willingness to learn a craft such as: Plumbing.

Regular, reliable and non‑disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver's License
• At least 18 years of age

• Knowledge of tools, equipment, and materials used in the various trade areas
• Skilled in the use of operation and care of tools and machinery
• Ability to learn to perform manual labor under varying working conditions
• Ability to understand and follow oral instructions

Salary Information:

$39,930; Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

None

Optional Documents:

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), Proof of Veteran Status, Resume

Recruitment Contact Information:

Troy Vela, Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist, [e-mail]

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes