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We match Phoenix students and job-seekers with UA Local 469 apprenticeship programs, plumbing training schools, and direct employer placements. Free. Takes 3 minutes.

Journeyman Wage
$65–105k
UA Local 469 scale
Time to License
5 yrs
earn while you learn
Demand Outlook
+2%
BLS 10-yr growth
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Employers & Schools We Work With
🔧 UA Local 469 JATC (Maricopa County)
🎓 Gateway Community College — Plumbing
🎓 Mesa Community College — Plumbing
🏗️ University Mechanical & Engineering
🏗️ Parker & Sons — Phoenix
🏗️ Phoenix Plumbing Employer Pool
The Process

Four steps from application to paycheck

We're not a school or a staffing agency. We're an AI-powered routing engine that figures out the fastest legitimate path from where you are to where you want to be.

01 — Apply
3-minute intake
Tell us your experience level, certifications, availability, and income goal. No resume required.
02 — Qualify
AI scores your profile
Our qualification engine assigns a score 0–100 and routes you to either a training path or an employer-ready track.
03 — Match
We find your best fit
We match you to the right school, apprenticeship program, or employer based on your ZIP, experience, and goals.
04 — Place
We make the intro
We send a formal introduction to the partner on your behalf, track the response, and follow up until you hear back.
Phoenix

Local Licensing & Market Context

What you need to know about the Phoenix plumbing market
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Arizona Licensing (ROC) Arizona licenses plumbing contractors through the Registrar of Contractors (ROC). The CR-37 covers residential plumbing; CR-35 and CR-36 cover commercial work. Journeyman plumbers work under a licensed contractor — there's no separate journeyman license at the state level. Apprentices must register with the Arizona State Apprenticeship Office and work under licensed supervision.
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UA Local 469 Coverage UA Local 469 covers Maricopa County (Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Glendale, Chandler, Gilbert, Peoria, Surprise, Avondale, and surrounding cities). Their JATC runs a 5-year paid apprenticeship with classroom instruction at the training center. All apprentices are union members from day one — earning wages and full benefits while they learn.
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Pay Scale UA Local 469 journeyman plumber scale runs approximately $38–50/hr + full benefits (health, pension, annuity). Apprentices start at 45–55% of journeyman scale and step up approximately every 6 months. At journeyman scale with overtime on commercial projects, total compensation commonly reaches $105k+.
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Demand Drivers Phoenix is one of the fastest-growing metros in the US. Massive residential master-planned communities (Eastmark, Verrado, Surprise Farms), semiconductor fab construction (TSMC, Intel), data center expansion, hospital system growth, and a persistent plumber shortage are driving sustained demand for licensed journeymen through 2030+.
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OSHA 10 Requirement Most Phoenix commercial general contractors require OSHA 10 certification before a first day on site. Factor in ~$150 and 2 days of online training if you don't have it. Industrial and fab sites often require OSHA 30. We flag requirements in your qualification results.
Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Apprentice plumbers start at $22–30/hr (45–55% of journeyman scale). Journeymen in the UA Local 469 jurisdiction earn $65–105k/year depending on overtime and specialization. Lead plumbers and foremen on commercial jobs routinely exceed $120k with overtime.
UA Local 469 is the United Association of Plumbers & Steamfitters local covering Maricopa County. Their JATC runs a 5-year paid apprenticeship combining on-the-job training with classroom instruction — earning wages from day one. Applications open periodically. We track openings and match you when the window is live.
Arizona requires plumbing contractors to hold an ROC license (CR-37 residential, CR-35/36 commercial). Journeymen work under a licensed contractor — there's no separate journeyman state license. Apprentices register with the Arizona State Apprenticeship Office. We explain exactly where you fit when we qualify your profile.
A high school diploma or GED is required for the UA Local 469 JATC apprenticeship. No prior plumbing experience is needed — the program is designed for beginners. You'll need to pass a math aptitude test. If you already have experience or certs, we may route you directly to employer-track placements.
Yes — 100% free to candidates. We charge employers and schools for successful placements. You will never be asked for a credit card or any payment.
OSHA 10 is the minimum most Phoenix commercial contractors require before day one. Beyond that: backflow prevention (ABPA), medical gas piping (ASSE 6010), and cross-connection control certifications all accelerate employer-track placements. Candidates with gas line or fire sprinkler experience often skip the training path entirely.
An apprenticeship (like UA Local 469 JATC) is a structured 5-year paid training program leading to journeyman status. Direct hire means an employer offers you a job now — typically for candidates with existing certifications or experience. We route you to the right path based on your actual skill level.
You'll get an SMS confirmation within minutes. Our AI qualification engine scores your profile within the hour. Employer-track candidates typically receive a partner introduction within 48–72 hours of matching.

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