Plumber/Pipefitter at Elevate Plumbers
at Elevate Plumbers in Mesa, AZ
About This Program
Elevate Plumbers, located in Mesa, AZ, sponsors this registered plumber/pipefitter apprenticeship for individuals pursuing a career in the plumbing trades in the Phoenix metro area. This non-union program is designed to develop skilled plumbers through a structured combination of field work and technical instruction.
The apprenticeship lasts 5 years and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training paired with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn water and drainage system installation, gas piping, fixture setting, pipe joining methods, blueprint reading, code compliance, and safety procedures relevant to Arizona's active residential and commercial construction market.
Upon completing the program, graduates are prepared to work as journey-level plumbers across a range of project types in the Mesa area and broader Arizona market. Apprentices are paid from the start of the program, making this a financially practical and rewarding path into a high-demand skilled trade.
Wage & Training
Journeyman Wage
$30
OJT Hours
8,000
RTI Hours
576
Duration
5 years
Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.
Plumber Career Outlook
National Median
$30.46/hr
~$63,356.8/yr
Apprentice Start
$15/hr
Earn while you learn
Job Outlook
Plumber employment is projected to grow steadily, driven by new construction, building renovation, and the need to replace aging water infrastructure. Water efficiency regulations and green building standards are creating additional demand for skilled plumbers. The trade consistently ranks among the hardest positions for employers to fill, indicating strong job security.
What to Expect as a Plumber/Pipefitter Apprentice
Duration
5 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction
On-the-Job Training
~32 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (8,000 total hours)
Classroom Instruction
576 hours of related technical instruction (~115 hours/year)
Paid Training
You earn a wage from day one, starting at a percentage of the journeyman rate and increasing as you progress
Time-based program: You'll progress through the program based on completing a set number of hours in both on-the-job training and classroom instruction.
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