Plumber/Pipefitter at Plumbers And Steamfitters Lu #773
at Plumbers And Steamfitters Lu #773 in Queensbury, NY
About This Program
Plumbers and Steamfitters LU #773 sponsors a registered Plumber/Pipefitter Apprenticeship based in Queensbury, NY. This employer-sponsored program offers paid, structured training in the plumbing and steamfitting trades, providing apprentices with a clear pathway from entry-level work to skilled journeyman status over five years. The program serves the Adirondack and Capital Region areas of upstate New York, where skilled plumbers and steamfitters support active construction and facility maintenance markets.
Apprentices complete 8,000 hours of on-the-job training under the supervision of experienced trade professionals, along with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Field work covers installation and maintenance of plumbing, steam, gas, and hydronic systems across a variety of project types. Technical instruction addresses applicable plumbing codes, safety regulations, blueprint reading, piping system design, and the mathematics required for accurate layout and installation work.
Upon completing the program, graduates are positioned to pursue journeyman licensure in New York State. A journeyman credential in plumbing and steamfitting provides access to higher wages and broader employment opportunities throughout the region, and the hands-on training received through LU #773 ensures graduates are job-ready from the moment they complete the program.
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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