Job Description

Job Title: Apprentice Plumber - Commercial

Job Location: Dallas-Fort Worth TX

Operating Company: Mechanical & Plumbing Systems (MPS)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Range: $20-30/hour DOE

About:

Mechanical & Plumbing Systems – A member of the AIR Control Concepts family.

Overview:

Mechanical & Plumbing Systems, LLC has decades of experience across our team, providing top-quality solutions and expertise in the HVAC and plumbing industry. Located in Northern Texas, Mechanical & Plumbing Systems, LLC provides quality mechanical construction services for large and small commercial, industrial, pharmaceutical, and healthcare organizations throughout the region, including Texas, Oklahoma, and surrounding areas. Regardless of project size, our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction remains the same.

Check out our website here: Home | Mechanical & Plumbing Systems

Job Description:

We are seeking motivated Plumber Apprentices and licensed Tradesman Plumbers with commercial experience who are working toward their Texas Journeyman Plumber License. This is a hands-on field role where you will work alongside and learn directly from our journeymen and foremen on commercial new construction and service projects. The ideal candidate is dependable, eager to learn, and serious about building a long-term career in the plumbing trade. We are looking for people who want to grow into our next generation of journeymen and field leaders, and we will invest in getting you there.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist journeymen and foremen with installation of commercial plumbing systems, including underground, rough-in, and trim-out on new construction projects
• Support service, repair, and maintenance work on commercial plumbing systems across institutional, industrial, and multifamily facilities
• Install, cut, thread, and join piping systems including cast iron, PVC, copper, PEX, and carbon steel under the direction of licensed plumbers
• Learn to read and work from construction drawings, specifications, and isometrics
• Help with layout, excavation, pipe support and hanger installation, testing, and inspection preparation
• Load, unload, organize, and track jobsite materials, tools, and equipment
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe at all times
• Communicate clearly and professionally with foremen, teammates, and General Contractor personnel
• Follow all company safety policies, OSHA standards, and jobsite-specific requirements
• Actively pursue the training, hours, and licensing steps needed to advance toward a Texas Journeyman Plumber License

Experience & Requirements:

Required:

• Valid Texas Plumber’s Apprentice registration or Texas Tradesman Plumber-Limited License (required)
• Commercial plumbing experience preferred; Tradesman applicants should have commercial new construction and/or service experience
• Demonstrated commitment to earning a Texas Journeyman Plumber License
• Basic knowledge of plumbing hand tools, power tools, and jobsite safety practices
• Ability to perform physical work including lifting up to 50 lbs, climbing ladders, and working in trenches, crawl spaces, and outdoor condition.
• Reliable transportation to and from assigned jobsites
• Valid Texas driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Must pass pre-employment background check and drug screen
• Must obtain OSHA 10 certification within 60 days of employment (company-supported)
• Ability to obtain and maintain security badging for Dallas ISD, DFW Airport, and other secured facilities
• Strong work ethic, punctuality, and a willingness to take direction and learn

Preferred:

• Texas Tradesman Plumber-Limited License
• 1–4 years of commercial plumbing experience in new construction or service
• Experience reading plumbing drawings and installing to spec
• Experience with press fittings, grooved piping, Soldering, and Cast Iron systems
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Benefits

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health & Wellness – Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage to support your well-being.
• Financial Security – 401(k) retirement plan with company match and short/long-term disability coverage.
• Work-Life Balance – Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and an employee assistance program (EAP).
• Professional Development – Ongoing training opportunities and support for continuing education.
• Additional Perks – Company-supported training toward your Texas Journeyman Plumber License, including classroom education and exam preparation, OSHA 10 support and professional education funding, and a clear career path from Apprentice to Tradesman, Journeyman, and Foreman as the division expands.

The Company provides equal employment opportunity in accordance with applicable laws and prohibits discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs and qualifications.  

The Company complies with disability laws and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals.