What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plumber Apprentice position at Upchurch?
Company Overview
Upchurch is a rapidly growing, full-service building engineering company providing mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services across the southeastern United States. Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Horn Lake, MS, Upchurch has grown through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, establishing a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and service excellence. We offer end-to-end solutions—from design and installation to ongoing maintenance and emergency support—helping clients maximize building performance, energy efficiency, and equipment lifespan.
Why This Role
Join a growing team where your experience truly matters. This role is ideal for a skilled apprentice plumber with 5 or more years of hands-on commercial and/or industrial experience who can confidently work independently while supporting a Journeyman or Lead Plumber. You’ll play a critical role in installations, troubleshooting, and delivering high-quality plumbing work while continuing to advance your trade and career.
What You’ll Do
Upchurch Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Upchurch is a rapidly growing, full-service building engineering company providing mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services across the southeastern United States. Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Horn Lake, MS, Upchurch has grown through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, establishing a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and service excellence. We offer end-to-end solutions—from design and installation to ongoing maintenance and emergency support—helping clients maximize building performance, energy efficiency, and equipment lifespan.
Why This Role
Join a growing team where your experience truly matters. This role is ideal for a skilled apprentice plumber with 5 or more years of hands-on commercial and/or industrial experience who can confidently work independently while supporting a Journeyman or Lead Plumber. You’ll play a critical role in installations, troubleshooting, and delivering high-quality plumbing work while continuing to advance your trade and career.
What You’ll Do
- Work independently or under the direction of a Journeyman or Lead Plumber to install, repair, and maintain plumbing systems on commercial and industrial job sites.
- Perform rough-in, finish, and service work, including troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs.
- Measure, cut, thread, glue, solder, and braze piping systems including PVC, CPVC, copper, PEX, and cast iron.
- Set, connect, test, and troubleshoot plumbing fixtures such as lavatories, water closets, floor drains, carriers, and water heaters.
- Hang, support, and pressure-test piping systems in accordance with applicable codes and project specifications.
- Read and interpret blueprints, elevations, and isometric drawings; verify layouts and material takeoffs.
- Safely operate and maintain hand and power tools including threaders, bandsaws, and press tools.
- Ensure strict compliance with all safety protocols, including PPE, lockout/tagout, ladder and scaffold use, and confined-space procedures.
- Document completed work using photos and checklists; assist with site logistics and material coordination.
- (Service track, when applicable) Perform diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and respond to emergency service calls.
- Provide guidance and support to less-experienced apprentices as needed.
- 5 or more years of commercial and/or industrial plumbing experience.
- Strong working knowledge of plumbing codes, industry best practices, and safety standards.
- Ability to lift 50–75 lbs, work at heights and on ladders, and perform work in hot, cold, outdoor, or confined-space environments.
- Proven ability to work independently, follow direction, and collaborate effectively as part of a team.
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off and holiday pay.
- Opportunities for professional development and certification assistance.
Upchurch Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.