Gilbert Plumbing and Heating, Inc.

Gilbert Plumbing and Heating, Inc. is a trade contractor based in Leon, Iowa, that participates in apprenticeship training for plumbing and heating occupations. Apprenticeship programs through contractors like Gilbert Plumbing combine on-the-job training with related technical instruction, providing a structured pathway for individuals to develop journeyman-level skills in the plumbing and HVAC trades.

Training offered through this type of contractor apprenticeship typically covers pipefitting, water supply systems, drainage, heating systems, and applicable codes and safety standards. Apprentices earn wages while learning, with training periods generally spanning several years leading to journeyman licensure.

Leon is the county seat of Decatur County in southern Iowa, a rural area where access to skilled trades training through local contractors plays an important role in regional workforce development. Gilbert Plumbing and Heating, Inc. provides a local avenue for individuals in south-central Iowa to enter licensed plumbing and heating careers.