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Job Description

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

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 47-2152.02

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Plumbers”.

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Tasks for “Maintenance Plumber”

Recommend energy or water saving products, such as low-flow faucets or shower heads, water-saving toilets, or high-efficiency hot water heaters.
Install alternative water sources, such as rainwater harvesting systems or graywater reuse systems.
Install, test, or commission solar thermal or solar photovoltaic hot water heating systems.
Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes or pipe fittings, using hand or power tools.
Install pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances such as dishwashers or water heaters, or fixtures such as sinks or toilets, using hand or power tools.
Assemble pipe sections, tubing, or fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing, or welding equipment.
Perform domestic plumbing audits to identify ways in which customers might reduce consumption of water or energy.
Weld small pipes or special piping, using specialized techniques, equipment, or materials, such as computer-assisted welding or microchip fabrication.
Install underground storm, sanitary, or water piping systems, extending piping as needed to connect fixtures and plumbing.
Fill pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks.
Anchor steel supports from ceiling joists to hold pipes in place.
Install green plumbing equipment, such as faucet flow restrictors, dual-flush or pressure-assisted flush toilets, or tankless hot water heaters.
Calculate costs or savings for water- or energy-efficient appliances or systems.
Locate and mark the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, or fixtures in structures, using measuring instruments such as rulers or levels.
Maintain or repair plumbing by replacing defective washers, replacing or mending broken pipes, or opening clogged drains.
Review blueprints, building codes, or specifications to determine work details or procedures.
Direct helpers engaged in pipe cutting, preassembly, or installation of plumbing systems or components.
Inspect structures to assess material or equipment needs, to establish the sequence of pipe installations, or to plan installation around obstructions such as electrical wiring.
Keep records of work assignments.
Compile information on governmental incentive programs related to the installation of energy or water saving plumbing systems or devices.
Measure, cut, thread, or bend pipe to required angle, using hand or power tools or machines such as pipe cutters, pipe-threading machines, or pipe-bending machines.
Estimate time, material, or labor costs for use in project plans.
Determine sizing requirements for solar hot water heating systems, taking into account factors such as site orientation, load calculations, or storage capacity requirements.

Related Technology & Tools

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Spiral ratchet pipe reamers
Heavy duty water pressure gauges
Moisture meters
One stop wrenches
Bench chain vises
Calipers
Forklifts
Hand spinners
Rebar locators
Pedestal sink wrenches
Four-in-one keys
Welders
Slip joint pliers
Shears
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Receding threaders
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Drain cleaning cables
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Tub drain removers
Levels
Notebook computers
Right-angle drills
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Mini hacksaws
Propane torches
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Line locators
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Gasket cutters
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Lathes
Root ranger jetter nozzles
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Light pickup trucks
Toilet augers
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Telescopic inspection mirrors
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Air pressure gauges
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Tripod vises
Mini tubing cutters
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Water pressure gauges
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Inner/outer reamers
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Shielded arc welding tools
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Pressurized water pigs
Threading machine die heads
Adjustable slip lock nut wrenches
Chain tongs
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Crescent wrenches
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Utility knives
Torpedo levels
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Copper cutting machines
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Bandsaws
Basin wrenches
Ultrasonic leak detectors
Direct tap machines
Augers
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Oilers
Dump trucks
Plastic pipe/conduit die heads
Bibb seat tools
Channel lock pliers
Stillson wrenches
Transmitters
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Desktop computers
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Rodders
Water meter keys
Bench yoke vises
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Water stoppers
Staple guns
Power sink machine drain cleaners
Rotary hammers
Hacksaws
Power pipe threading machines
Generators
Tube bending springs
Three-way pipe threaders
Air compressors
Pipe welding vises

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