Journeyman Plumber Jobs
Journeyman Plumber jobs are open across residential construction, commercial build-out, and industrial maintenance, with specializations in pipefitting, gas line installation, and service and repair, at every level from apprentice-graduate to master plumber candidate. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Assists in the operation of a facility. Performs additional job-related responsibilities and duties as assigned and/or as necessary.Performs routine preventive maintenance to ensure the safety, proper functionality, and aesthetics of facilities, equipment, or fixtures by following established preventive maintenance schedules and guidelines. Inspects, cleans, and repairs facilities, equipment, or fixtures. Observes and documents signs of wear and tear. Gathers capital expense information. Recommends repair needs to eliminate ongoing and future repairs. Determines replacement needs. Documents preventive maintenance activities.
Performs major and minor repairs on facilities, equipment, or fixtures by utilizing multiple craft skills (for example, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, material handling equipment, food equipment). Inspects, operates, or tests facilities, equipment, or fixtures to diagnose issues. Dismantles equipment, machines, or facilities to access and remove defective parts. Diagnoses problems utilizing blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs as necessary. Utilizes hand tools, power tools, hoists, and other equipment. Provides prompt response to emergency calls. Documents repair activities.
Manages work orders, maintenance schedules, and contractors by completing and providing required written and electronic information (for example, expense vouchers, weekly summaries, work orders, maintenance logs). Conducts price comparison of parts and travel-related costs. Orders parts and replacement equipment and tracks orders. Records purchases and usage. Submits warranty claims. Complies with Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations and guidelines. Ensures quality work is completed that complies with federal, state, and local regulations. Ensures contractors follow Walmart quality standards and safety requirements and meet contract requirements. Identifies and reports deficiencies. Unloads and stores equipment. Transports equipment between facilities.
Demonstrates, promotes, and supports compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity. Uses the Open Door Policy. Assists management with correcting ethical and compliance issues and problems.
Follows safety procedures, responds to work orders, completes documentation, and coordinates with managers, coworkers, customers, and other business partners using verbal, written, and electronic communication methods.
Maintains a safe work environment. Observes and adheres to all safety policies and procedures. Reports all safety violations to management. Ensures all assigned equipment, tools, safety items, vehicles, trailers, and other items are maintained in proper working order by following proper maintenance and inventory schedules.
Performs other facility-related maintenance duties as assigned.
Participates in an on-call rotation, occurring approximately every 4–6 weeks, to support business?critical needs outside of standard business hours. During assigned on-call periods, responds in a timely manner to incidents or requests and supports issue resolution or appropriate escalation as needed.
Maintains vehicles in working mechanical (basic maintenance) and cleanliness condition. Coordinates and takes vehicles for required maintenance, ensuring beforehand that alternate driving support is arranged.
Safely operates motor vehicles and ensures vehicles have all the required documents. Checks fuel and water levels, brake condition, signals, and lights.
Submits maintenance invoices for payment. Verifies the coverage and validity of vehicle insurance.
Wears company uniform and badge according to company policies and procedures.
Operates, inspects, and maneuvers heavy machinery and powered equipment (for example, forklifts, material handling equipment, industrial machines, shop equipment, vehicles) in accordance with training, certification requirements, and safety procedures. Performs pre-operation safety checks and post-operation inspections to ensure equipment is safe, functional, and compliant with applicable standards. Identifies unsafe conditions, equipment malfunctions, or potential hazards and takes appropriate corrective action or escalates as required.
Leads and participates in teams by using and sharing resources, information, and tools; determining customer needs and business priorities; coordinating and executing work assignments; providing advice, feedback, and support to ensure timelines and work quality are achieved; and modeling and helping others with how to adapt to change or new challenges.
Develops, communicates, and implements processes and practices to meet business needs by collaborating with managers, co-workers, customers, and other business partners; analyzing and applying information from multiple sources; monitoring progress and results; and identifying and addressing improvement opportunities. Demonstrates, promotes, and supports compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by explaining, guiding, and demonstrating how to apply these in executing business processes and practices; implementing related action plans; using the Open Door Policy; and assisting management with correcting ethical and compliance issues and problems. Respect the Individual: Embraces differences in people, cultures, ideas, and experiences; creates a workplace where associates feel seen, supported and connected through a culture of belonging; creates opportunities for all associates to thrive and perform; helps to attract the best talent.
Respect the Individual: Works as a team; builds strong and trusting relationships; communicates with impact, energy, and positivity to motivate and influence.
Respect the Individual: Strengthens the team by helping, developing and mentoring others; recognizes others’ contributions and accomplishments.
Act with Integrity: Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics and compliance, models the Walmart values to support and foster our culture; holds oneself and others accountable; supports Walmart’s goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates, customers, members, and the world around us.
Act with Integrity: Acts in a selfless manner and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, fair, and transparent.
Serve our Customers and Members: Delivers results while putting the customer first.
Serve our Customers and Members: Makes decisions based reliable information; balances short- and long-term priorities; and considers how own work impacts the team’s ability to deliver on our purpose for all stakeholders.
Strive for Excellence: Displays curiosity and a desire to learn; takes calculated risks; and demonstrates courage and resilience.
Strive for Excellence: Drives continuous improvements; is open to and uses new technologies? and skills; and supports others through change.
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The hourly wage range for this position is $33.00 - $63.00* *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation in the form of premiums may be paid in amounts ranging from $0.35 per hour to $3.00 per hour in specific circumstances. Premiums may be based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed. Multiple premiums may apply if applicable criteria are met.
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Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Valid state-issued driver’s license and ability to pass a motor vehicle report.2 years’ experience in the plumbing trade.
Licensed Journeyman Plumber or equivalent in good standing in the state of work.
License in related trade in city and/or state of work.
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Completion of a 2-year Vocational or Technical trade program, Experience using intermediate level functionality of word processing, spreadsheet, email, and presentation software (for example, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).Primary Location...
1326 280TH, SEWARD, NE 68434-7541, United States of America Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.See All 383+ Journeyman Plumber Jobs
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Who's Hiring
- Walmart15

- Volarify7

- Ivey Mechanical6
- TDIndustries5

- Coleman Mechanical & Plumbing4C
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Energy
- Accounting & Auditing
- Construction & Real Estate
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in journeyman plumber jobs.
- Valid state journeyman plumber license for the jurisdiction of employment
- Minimum four years of verifiable plumbing apprenticeship or field experience
- Proficiency with copper, PEX, PVC, and cast iron pipe installation and repair
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and plumbing plans
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 construction safety certification
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record for company vehicle use
Tips for Your Journeyman Plumber Job Search
List every license and endorsement
Your journeyman plumber license is state-specific, so name the issuing state clearly on your resume. If you hold multiple state licenses or specialty endorsements like backflow prevention or medical gas, list each one so hiring managers can confirm compliance without guessing.
Quantify the pipe systems you know
Generic plumbing experience won't separate you. Name the pipe materials you've worked with, PVC, copper, CPVC, PEX, cast iron, black steel, and the pressure systems or fixture counts you've handled. Specific details tell a foreman exactly where you fit on day one.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists journeyman plumber openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your ticket
Filter openings by state before applying. A journeyman license from Texas doesn't satisfy a California C-36 requirement. Reading the license requirements in each posting before you apply saves you from advancing through a process only to hit a compliance wall at the offer stage.
Prep for the trade-knowledge walkthrough
Many journeyman plumber interviews include a verbal or hands-on assessment covering code knowledge, rough-in dimensions, or drain-waste-vent layouts. Review the current applicable plumbing code for the state you're applying in and be ready to walk through a typical residential or commercial rough-in from memory.
Negotiate total compensation, not just hourly rate
Per-diem allowances, tool stipends, company vehicle use, and overtime structure vary widely between residential, commercial, and service employers. Ask for the full compensation breakdown during the offer conversation so you're comparing jobs on equal terms before you accept.
Journeyman Plumber Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most journeyman plumbers?
The most active employers for journeyman plumbers right now are Walmart, Volarify, and Ivey Mechanical, and the most openings are in Texas, Oklahoma, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be strongest with mechanical contractors working on new commercial construction and large-scale residential developments.
How many journeyman plumber jobs are remote?
About 1% of journeyman plumber openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most plumbing work. The small share of remote-compatible roles typically involves project management, estimating, or plan review responsibilities that sit alongside field duties rather than replacing them.
How do you become a journeyman plumber?
To become a journeyman plumber, you complete a registered apprenticeship program, typically through a union or a licensed contractor, that combines on-the-job training with classroom instruction in plumbing codes, pipefitting, and blueprint reading. After completing the required hours, you sit for your state's journeyman plumber licensing exam. Requirements vary by state, so confirm the specific hour and exam requirements with your state's licensing board before you begin.
Can you get hired as a journeyman plumber without much experience?
Most journeyman plumber positions require proof of a completed apprenticeship or equivalent field hours because the license itself certifies that experience. If you're close to finishing your apprenticeship or recently licensed, target residential service and repair companies or smaller contractors who are more willing to bring on new journeymen and pair them with experienced lead plumbers. Highlighting any specialty coursework, code knowledge, or certifications like backflow prevention strengthens your application considerably at this stage.
What does the journeyman plumber interview process look like?
Most journeyman plumber interviews start with a phone or in-person screening covering your license status, years of experience, and the types of projects you've worked on. A second conversation with a foreman or field supervisor often includes technical questions about code, rough-in dimensions, or how you'd troubleshoot a specific system. Some commercial and industrial employers add a hands-on skills assessment or ask you to review a set of plans and describe your installation approach before making an offer.
Where can I find and apply to journeyman plumber jobs?
You can find and apply to journeyman plumber jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your license, experience, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing. New openings are added regularly, so checking back frequently gives you the best shot at catching a posting early.
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