What are Plumbers, Pipefitters & Service Techs?
Most people are familiar with plumbers who come to their home to unclog a drain or install an appliance. In addition to these activities, plumbers, pipefitters, and service techs install, maintain, and repair many different types of pip systems, including municipal water treatment plants to residential, commercial, and public buildings. Known as the Mechanical Trades, ‘Fitters’ also perform the install action, service and repair to all forms of HVAC/R systems.
Wages and Employment
Estimated Average Annual Wage: $61,614.00
Rochester Mean Hourly Wage: $30.15
Rochester Employment (potential jobs available): 1770
Contacts
Plumbing & Heating Joint Apprenticeship & Training Council
John Carpenter, Apprentice Training Coordinator
Phone: (585) 338-1280
Email: johnc@ualocal13.org
Website: https://ualocal13.org/