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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 “Service Plumber”

Perform domestic plumbing audits to identify ways in which customers might reduce consumption of water or energy.
Anchor steel supports from ceiling joists to hold pipes in place.
Compile information on governmental incentive programs related to the installation of energy or water saving plumbing systems or devices.
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.
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.
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 underground storm, sanitary, or water piping systems, extending piping as needed to connect fixtures and plumbing.
Estimate time, material, or labor costs for use in project plans.
Install alternative water sources, such as rainwater harvesting systems or graywater reuse systems.
Keep records of work assignments.
Direct helpers engaged in pipe cutting, preassembly, or installation of plumbing systems or components.
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.
Review blueprints, building codes, or specifications to determine work details or procedures.
Install green plumbing equipment, such as faucet flow restrictors, dual-flush or pressure-assisted flush toilets, or tankless hot water heaters.
Weld small pipes or special piping, using specialized techniques, equipment, or materials, such as computer-assisted welding or microchip fabrication.
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.
Fill pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks.
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.
Maintain or repair plumbing by replacing defective washers, replacing or mending broken pipes, or opening clogged drains.

Related Technology & Tools

Air pressure gauges
Four-in-one keys
Tub drain removers
Pedestal sink wrenches
Vacuum gauges
Strainer wrenches
Butane torches
Spiral ratchet pipe reamers
Spud wrenches
Power pipe cutters
Desktop computers
Universal nut wrenches
Ratcheting box wrenches
Levels
Bench yoke vises
No hub torque wrenches
Ultrasonic leak detectors
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Toilet augers
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Comprehensive water gauges
Non-contact infrared thermometers
Shears
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Personal digital assistants PDA
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Moisture meters
Plastic pipe/conduit die heads
Right-angle drills
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Hacksaws
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Shielded arc welding tools
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Telescoping basin wrenches
Oilers
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Cable saws
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Thread repair files
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End pipe wrenches
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Tube bending springs
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Tube crimping tools
Sump pumps
Bibb seat tools
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Phillips head screwdrivers
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Laser printers
Polyvinyl chloride PVC saws
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Stillson wrenches
Trutest smoke detectors
Acetylene torches
Six-step faucet seat wrenches
Soldering equipment
Reciprocating saws
Water pressure gauges
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Laser alignment tools
Tristand chain vises
Impact hammers
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Two way radios
Utility knives
Notebook computers
Plumb bobs
Bench chain vises
Threading machine die heads
Plungers
Propane torches
Generators
Ratcheting polyvinyl chloride PVC cutters
Mini tubing cutters
Hex wrenches
Welders
Straight pipe wrenches
Line locators
Rotary hammers
Torpedo levels
Pop-up plug wrenches

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