Become a Journeyman Plumber in MN!
Abel Plumbing is proud to employ plumbers who are passionate about their work. Are you interested in pursuing a rewarding career in plumbing? Keep reading below to see what it takes to become a certified journeyman plumber in Minnesota.
Getting Certified
The definition of a Journeyman plumber is “an individual, other than a master plumber, who, as a principal occupation, is engaged as an employee of, or is otherwise working under the direction of, a master plumber in the practical installation of plumbing. This license authorizes the individual to work statewide, for both interior plumbing and exterior water service, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer systems within the property lines.”
The state of Minnesota requires anyone looking to pursue a career in plumbing to be certified. This helps ensure that plumbing services meet certain standards. To take the exam and become certified as a Journeyman Plumber you must:
Hold a current apprentice plumber registration card.
Hold a current Minnesota restricted journeyman plumber license or restricted master plumber license that has been held for a minimum of two years.
Have documented 7000 hours of practical experience over the last four years.
Practical plumbing experience for an apprentice must include the following:
Water distribution system installation- 2,000 hours.
Drain, waste, and vent system installation- 2,000 hours
Fixture installation- 1,000 hours
If you are currently licensed as a Journeyman Plumber in another state:
The licensing jurisdiction must require a minimum of four years of practical plumbing experience and examination.
A copy of the current license and a copy of that state’s licensing laws for plumbers must be submitted with the application.
If you would like to become licensed you can obtain an application form for the Minnesota plumbers license exam on the website of The Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry.
Continuing Education
The plumbing world is always changing as new technological advancements change the way buildings are being constructed. To stay up to date with plumbing codes, Minnesota requires 16 hours of continuing education for journeyman plumbers. Twelve hours will focus on state plumbing codes and the remainder of the hours will review plumbing installation and equipment. Along with continuing education, a Minnesota plumber must renew their license every two years.
Abel Plumbing is Hiring
Our company is growing, and we are currently seeking an experienced full-time Journeyman Plumber to join our team! We are a full-service plumbing company that offers a lot of variety on the job! From Residential New Construction, Remodeling, Service, Light Commercial, and Water Conditioning. We are located in Buffalo and most of our work is in the Northwest Metro Area. Check out our benefits, and requirements for the position here.