Licensing, union rules and pay references for commercial plumbing in Philadelphia, PA.
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Plumbing credentials in PA are generally handled by the city or county rather than one statewide plumbing license. Confirm current requirements with the local building or licensing department for the work location. Each posting states its own credential requirements.
Only when the assignment includes that scope. Medical gas and backflow testing credentials are jurisdiction- and assignment-specific; the posting or your recruiter will confirm whether they apply.
Membership, apprenticeship, dues and referral rules are set by each local and its agreements, not by Gulfstream. Contact the hall directly for current rules. Gulfstream recruits for both union and merit-shop contractors and is independent of every union; our recruiting is separate from hall dispatch.
Held official base-rate records range $72.52–$73.73/hr before fringes. UA Local 420, Steamfitter: $72.52/hr effective 05/01/2025. UA Local 690, Plumber: $73.73/hr effective 05/01/2026. Held source rates before fringes, not Gulfstream job offers or a single HVAC pay scale. Classifications and effective dates differ. Confirm current rates and project jurisdiction with the hall. Gulfstream is independent of these unions; listings do not establish contractor affiliation.
Apply to a current posting or send your resume from the Philadelphia plumbing careers page. A general application does not imply a matching opening.