Plumber Pre-Apprentice

Overview

P1 Construction is seeking Local Union 8 Plumber Pre-Apprentices for the Kansas City KS/MO Metro area. Join our P1 Team! P1 Construction has grown into a national construction and solutions provider. We are a specialty subcontractor providing HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, building technologies, controls, millwright, and architectural metal work across the U.S. We focus on safety, teamwork, and a rewarding, energetic environment.

P1 Construction, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of status, including status as a protected veteran or an individual with a disability.

We offer a competitive compensation package. This can be a highly rewarding career path for those motivated to learn a trade. A union apprenticeship is an excellent career choice for hands-on work; willing to serve an apprenticeship for up to five years; have dexterity, mechanical ability, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with a team; want to earn a living wage and good benefits;

and want the opportunity to advance in your career.

• Become skilled in a trade and get paid to do it – "Earn While You Learn!"
• Full-time employment with career placement built in
• Progressively increasing wages with excellent benefits
• Nationally recognized credential – Completion of Apprenticeship Certificate
• Improved job security and standard of living

The Local Union Plumbers 8 Apprenticeship Program is a five-year training program. Individuals accepted into this program will receive classroom training through the Local Plumbers Training Center and on-the-job training with an employer. Trainees are paid a percentage of the plumber wage rate with step increases until graduation. Upon graduation, trainees receive 100% of the wage rate as determined by the collective bargaining agreement.

• 5-year apprenticeship training program
• Classroom training plus on-the-job training
• Work full-time and attend classes 2 evenings per week, 4 hours per night
• Strong general education background in mathematics, mechanical drafting, and related sciences
• Opportunity to pursue additional degrees or credentials alongside journey-level credentials

A plumber installs and maintains potable water, sewage, and drainage systems. Responsibilities include reading drawings and specifications, diagnosing faults, installing and maintaining plumbing fixtures, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

• Read drawings and specifications to determine layout
• Detect faults and diagnose causes
• Install, repair, and maintain domestic, commercial, and industrial systems
• Locate pipe connections and fittings; measure, cut, bend, and thread pipes
• Join pipes using soldering, compression, threaded, or push-on fittings
• Test pipes for leaks and install plumbing assemblies and fixtures
• Follow safety standards and building regulations

• Must have completed a community college/vocational certification program or an Associate’s degree related to HVAC/welding/plumbing trades, or at least 1 year of full-time construction hands-on trade experience
• Proficient in basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals)
• Meet Local Union Plumbers 9 Apprenticeship Program requirements (information at plu)
• This position is represented by Local Union Plumber 8
• Must be able to work full-time and attend night classes 2 days per week
• At least 18 years old; high school diploma or GED
• Able to pass a criminal background check and drug screen
• Documentation required: detailed resume with education, training, and work history; 2026/2027 Letter of Eligibility from the Local Plumbers Training Center

• Ability to perform manual work in all weather conditions
• Ability to work in cramped positions; good hand-eye coordination and balance
• Good physical fitness and agility; lifting, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crawling
• Repetitive motions of wrists, hands, and fingers; grasping and feeling
• Good vision and hearing; ability to perceive distances and colors
• Visual acuity for near and far work under varying lighting conditions

Employees wear appropriate personal protective equipment and work in environments with varying temperatures, noise levels, and physical hazards. Adherence to safety procedures is required.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans. To request accommodations, contact Human Resources: email  or call .