Plumber/Pipefitter at Glendale Burbank SF Valley Plumbers Steamfitters JATC 761
at Glendale Burbank SF Valley Plumbers Steamfitters JATC 761 in Burbank, CA
About This Program
Glendale Burbank SF Valley Plumbers Steamfitters JATC 761 offers a union apprenticeship program based in Burbank, CA. This JATC-administered program trains apprentices in both plumbing and steamfitting, connecting them with union employers across the Glendale, Burbank, and San Fernando Valley area. Apprentices are paid throughout training, earning as they build their skills.
The five-year program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work on water supply, drainage, steam, and high-pressure piping systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Classroom instruction covers pipefitting theory, code compliance, blueprint reading, and safety standards relevant to California's building environment.
Upon completion, apprentices achieve journeyman Plumber/Pipefitter standing, qualifying them for skilled trade work throughout the Los Angeles region. Union membership through JATC 761 provides access to negotiated wages, health coverage, and pension benefits.
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.
How to Apply
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.
This is a union-affiliated program. Union apprenticeships typically offer strong benefits packages, pension contributions, and structured career advancement through the local hall.
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