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

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Contacts

Plumbing & Heating Joint Apprenticeship & Training Council

John Carpenter, Apprentice Training Coordinator

Phone: (585) 338-1280

Email: johnc@ualocal13.org

Website: https://ualocal13.org/