Assemble, install, and repair pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems, according to specifications and plumbing codes.

• Plumber
• Plumber
• Plumber Apprentice
• Water-Softener Servicer-And-Installer

• Assemble pipe sections, tubing and fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing and welding equipment.
• Clear away debris in a renovation.
• Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings, using hand and power tools.
• Direct workers engaged in pipe cutting and preassembly and installation of plumbing systems and components.
• Fill pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks.
• Hang steel supports from ceiling joists to hold pipes in place.
• Install oxygen and medical gas in hospitals.
• Install pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances such as dishwashers and water heaters, and fixtures such as sinks and toilets, using hand and power tools.
• Install underground storm, sanitary and water piping systems and extend piping to connect fixtures and plumbing to these systems.
• Keep records of assignments and produce detailed work reports.
• Locate and mark the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, and fixtures in structures, using measuring instruments such as rulers and levels.
• Measure, cut, thread, and bend pipe to required angle, using hand and power tools or machines such as pipe cutters, pipe-threading machines, and pipe-bending machines.
• Perform complex calculations and planning for special or very large jobs.
• Prepare written work cost estimates and negotiate contracts.
• Repair and maintain plumbing, replacing defective washers, replacing or mending broken pipes, and opening clogged drains.
• Review blueprints and building codes and specifications to determine work details and procedures.
• Study building plans and inspect structures to assess material and equipment needs, to establish the sequence of pipe installations, and to plan installation around obstructions such as electrical wiring.
• Use specialized techniques, equipment, or materials, such as performing computer-assisted welding of small pipes, or working with the special piping used in microchip fabrication.

• adhere to safety procedures
• apply adhesives, caulking, sealants, or coatings
• assemble and install pipe sections, fittings, or plumbing fixtures
• braze metal parts or components together
• build or repair structures in construction, repair, or manufacturing setting
• clean rooms or work areas
• compute production, construction, or installation specifications
• cut, bend, or thread pipe for gas, air, hydraulic, or water lines
• cut, shape, fit, or join wood or other construction materials
• determine installation, service, or repair needed
• determine material or tool requirements
• determine project methods and procedures
• direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
• estimate time or cost for installation, repair, or construction projects
• fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
• install household appliances
• install underground storm, sanitation, or water piping systems
• lay out piping systems
• maintain or repair work tools or equipment
• maintain records, reports, or files
• maintain repair records
• measure and mark reference points or cutting lines on workpieces
• move or fit heavy objects
• negotiate business contracts
• perform safety inspections in construction or resource extraction setting
• plan or organize work
• pressure test piping system or equipment for leaks
• read blueprints
• read specifications
• read tape measure
• read technical drawings
• repair or replace gas, steam, sewer, or water piping or fixtures
• solder metal parts or components together
• understand construction specifications
• use acetylene welding/cutting torch
• use arc welding equipment
• use basic plumbing techniques
• use braze-welding equipment
• use building or land use regulations
• use combination welding procedures
• use hand or power tools
• use measuring devices in construction or extraction work
• use oral or written communication techniques
• use pipe fitting equipment
• use pressure gauges
• use soldering equipment
• verify levelness or verticality, using level or plumb bob
• weld together metal parts, components, or structures