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RK Industries

Specialty contracting, prefabrication, modular systems provider

Journeyman Plumber

Full-Time
$19 - $30/hr
Mid
Phoenix, AZ, USA
In Person
Building TradesPlumbing & Pipefitting

About the job

Requirements
  • A Journeyman or Master Plumber license is required.
  • Commercial, industrial, or mechanical construction plumbing experience is required.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and construction documents.
  • Knowledge of plumbing systems, materials, tools, equipment, and installation practices.
  • Familiarity with plumbing codes and industry standards.
  • Commitment to safety and quality craftsmanship.
  • Ability to work indoors and outdoors in dusty, noisy, and active construction environments, at heights, in confined spaces, and in other challenging jobsite conditions.
  • Ability to climb, balance, squat, kneel, crouch, perform physically demanding construction activities, work in all weather conditions, and lift, move, and carry up to 50 pounds.
Responsibilities
  • Install, assemble, maintain, and repair commercial and industrial plumbing systems.
  • Read and interpret drawings, specifications, and field layouts to support accurate installations.
  • Perform layout activities, material takeoffs, and material, tool, and equipment requisitions.
  • Install piping, fixtures, equipment, supports, and related plumbing system components.
  • Support equipment startup, system testing, troubleshooting, and diagnostics.
  • Perform quality inspections and ensure work complies with project specifications and applicable codes.
  • Help maintain productivity, quality standards, and project schedules.
  • Mentor apprentices and support safe jobsite execution.
  • Collaborate with experienced field leaders and construction professionals.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience supporting data center, mission-critical, industrial, healthcare, manufacturing, or large commercial projects.

About the company

RK Industries is a family-owned group delivering specialty contracting, prefabricated solutions and modular systems through seven operating divisions: RK Mechanical, RK Steel, RK Electrical, RK Mission Critical, RK Energy, RK Water and RK Service. It designs, fabricates and installs mechanical, electrical, structural and modular systems across the Mountain West from six facilities headquartered in Denver. Its service model combines on-site contracting work with off-site fabrication and modular construction to streamline projects from design to completion. The company differentiates itself through its long family history, multi-division integration, and regional focus, enabling coordinated, single-source delivery across mechanical, electrical, structural, energy, water and service needs. The goal is to provide reliable, end-to-end contracting and modular solutions that support complex projects while upholding its family legacy and regional service commitments.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Denver, Colorado

Founded

1963

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What believers are saying

  • RK won ENR Specialty Firm of the Year on September 29, 2026.
  • RK says its Aurora expansion created nearly 1,200 jobs in 2026.
  • RK posted active hiring on October 5, 2026 across Denver, Aurora, Henderson, and Phoenix.

What critics are saying

  • Rapid 2025-2026 expansion can strain execution, quality, and cash discipline across new sites.
  • Skilled-trades competition in Colorado, Arizona, and Texas threatens staffing, schedules, and margins.
  • Any major safety failure or project blowup would damage RK's family-brand reputation.

What makes RK Industries unique

  • RK bundles mechanical, steel, electrical, water, service, and Mission Critical under one operator.
  • Its Aurora campus, opened April 2026, unifies headquarters, engineering, fabrication, and manufacturing.
  • RK self-performs prefab and modular delivery across data centers, energy, healthcare, and government.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Training Programs
  • Professional Development Budget