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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 “Master Plumber”

Fill pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks.
Install, test, or commission solar thermal or solar photovoltaic hot water heating systems.
Install alternative water sources, such as rainwater harvesting systems or graywater reuse systems.
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.
Calculate costs or savings for water- or energy-efficient appliances or systems.
Weld small pipes or special piping, using specialized techniques, equipment, or materials, such as computer-assisted welding or microchip fabrication.
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.
Recommend energy or water saving products, such as low-flow faucets or shower heads, water-saving toilets, or high-efficiency hot water heaters.
Determine sizing requirements for solar hot water heating systems, taking into account factors such as site orientation, load calculations, or storage capacity requirements.
Locate and mark the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, or fixtures in structures, using measuring instruments such as rulers or levels.
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.
Compile information on governmental incentive programs related to the installation of energy or water saving plumbing systems or devices.
Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes or pipe fittings, using hand or power tools.
Maintain or repair plumbing by replacing defective washers, replacing or mending broken pipes, or opening clogged drains.
Direct helpers engaged in pipe cutting, preassembly, or installation of plumbing systems or components.
Anchor steel supports from ceiling joists to hold pipes in place.
Install underground storm, sanitary, or water piping systems, extending piping as needed to connect fixtures and plumbing.
Keep records of work assignments.
Perform domestic plumbing audits to identify ways in which customers might reduce consumption of water or energy.
Install green plumbing equipment, such as faucet flow restrictors, dual-flush or pressure-assisted flush toilets, or tankless hot water heaters.
Review blueprints, building codes, or specifications to determine work details or procedures.

Related Technology & Tools

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Mini hacksaws
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Air compressors
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Cable saws
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Internal wrenches
One stop wrenches
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Explosimeters
Shower valve socket wrenches
Laser alignment tools
Ratcheting polyvinyl chloride PVC cutters
Water stoppers
Straight-fluted pipe reamers
Tube bending springs

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Horizon Engineering Sigma Plumbing Calculator
Intuit Quicken
Wilhelm Publishing Threshold
FastEST software
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Vision InfoSoft Plumbing Bid Manager
Elite Software DPIPE
Elite Software HSYM
Microsoft Excel
Database software
Klear Estimator
PricePoint
Contractor City Contractor Forms Pack
Atlas Construction Business Forms
Wintac Pro