Plumber job description
Job AdsDescription
Plumbers are required to perform works on various pipe systems including sewage, water, gas, and wastewater. These systems can be found in private homes, public buildings, industries, schools, among other facilities. These professionals also install sinks, toilets, bathtubs, showers, and other type of appliances. Professionals working on this field specialized as pipelayers, pipefitters, sprinklerfitters, and steamfitters.
Plumbers usually perform many of the following tasks:
• Reading blueprints.
• Planning out the work to be done.
• Using specialized tools.
• Installing water systems.
• Repairing pipe systems.
Skills
• Having problem-solving skills.
• Being able to work alone.
• Having knowledge about needed tools for these duties.
• Being able to follow blueprints.
• Having good communication skills.
• Being physically fit.
• Having knowledge about local plumbing codes.
• Being self-motivated.
• Having high attention to details.
• Being organized.
Education
Plumber jobs demand candidates having academic qualifications from technical schools or community colleges related to this field. There are apprenticeships schemes established by companies, unions, or contractors that offer suitable knowledge and skills for people who want to work in these posts. These programs last four or five years and include hands-on training while working under the supervision of an experienced plumber. Candidates for these schemes also must complete 144 hours in classroom in order to learn various tasks and skills. Subjects included in these programs are regional codes, specific regulations, math, physics, chemistry, how to read blueprints, among other topics.
Job Offer Trends
Overview According to our data, these are the percent of job offers for plumber.
Last 12 months
Companies According to our data, by number of offers, these are the top companies that are hiring for plumber.
Last 12 months
More companiesJob Types According to our data, in percentages, these are the top job types available for plumber.
Categories According to our data, by number of offers, these are the most popular categories for plumber.
Cities According to our data, by number of offers, these are the top locations to get hired for plumber.
Loading map...
Plumber Jobs
Latest Job Offers
-
Gatlinburg, Tennessee
-
Columbia, South Carolina
-
Madison, Alabama
-
Franklin, Tennessee
-
Honolulu, Hawaii
-
$80000 - $110000 per year
Columbus, OH 43214, USA
-
Unspecified
Wilmington, DE
-
Irwin, Ohio
-
Plain City, Ohio
-
Irwin, Ohio
Most Popular Job Searches
- Plumber Needed
- Plumber Assistant
- Plumber Apprenticeship
- Master Plumber
- Maintenance Plumber
- Licensed Plumber
- Journeyman Plumber
- Helper Plumber
Related Job Descriptions
- Apartment Maintenance
- Apartment Manager
- Building Maintenance
- Carpenter
- Commercial Real Estate
- Construction
- Construction Estimator
- Construction Manager
- Contracts Manager
- Electrician
- Entry Level Construction
- Estimator
- Facilities Manager
- Hvac
- Land Surveyor
- Overseas Construction
- Plumber
- Property Manager
- Real Estate Appraiser
- Site Engineer
- Site Manager
- Urban Planner