Plumbing Apprentice - Hands-On Training & Career Growth

Shapiro & Duncan, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Shapiro & Duncan, Inc. is seeking an apprentice in the Plumbing trade to learn through classroom instruction and on-the-job training. You will work under Master/Journey worker to assemble and complete plumbing systems while gaining hands-on experience on DC, VA, and MD sites.

The program emphasizes learning plumbing codes, reading blueprints, pipe fabrication, soldering, and safe work practices. No prior experience required beyond 0–1 years; transportation and background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Communicates effectively in English.
• Reliable transportation to DC/VA/MD sites.
• Able to work Monday–Friday with occasional evenings/weekends.
• 0–1 years experience in a labor/related trade favorable.
• Satisfactory background check and drug tests.

Responsibilities

• Attend apprentice classes in trade and maintain OJT logs.
• Work under supervision to assemble/complete work.
• Learn plumbing code and how to read blueprints for installing plumbing systems.
• Cut and thread pipes up to 2"; sweat and solder; tack-weld steel.
• Learn plumbing techniques, specifications, and mechanics.
• Maintain professional appearance and attitude; perform arithmetic as needed.
• Other duties requested by Supervisor.

Skills

English communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Flexibility

Physical stamina

Job description

Shapiro & Duncan, Inc. is seeking an apprentice in the Plumbing trade to learn through classroom instruction and on-the-job training. You will work under Master/Journey worker to assemble and complete plumbing systems while gaining hands-on experience on DC, VA, and MD sites.

The program emphasizes learning plumbing codes, reading blueprints, pipe fabrication, soldering, and safe work practices. No prior experience required beyond 0–1 years; transportation and background checks are required.