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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”

Review blueprints, building codes, or specifications to determine work details or procedures.
Anchor steel supports from ceiling joists to hold pipes in place.
Calculate costs or savings for water- or energy-efficient appliances or systems.
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.
Keep records of work assignments.
Locate and mark the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, or fixtures in structures, using measuring instruments such as rulers or levels.
Install green plumbing equipment, such as faucet flow restrictors, dual-flush or pressure-assisted flush toilets, or tankless hot water heaters.
Install, test, or commission solar thermal or solar photovoltaic hot water heating systems.
Install underground storm, sanitary, or water piping systems, extending piping as needed to connect fixtures and plumbing.
Assemble pipe sections, tubing, or fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing, or welding equipment.
Maintain or repair plumbing by replacing defective washers, replacing or mending broken pipes, or opening clogged drains.
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.
Direct helpers engaged in pipe cutting, preassembly, or installation of plumbing systems or components.
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.
Recommend energy or water saving products, such as low-flow faucets or shower heads, water-saving toilets, or high-efficiency hot water heaters.
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.
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.
Weld small pipes or special piping, using specialized techniques, equipment, or materials, such as computer-assisted welding or microchip fabrication.
Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes or pipe fittings, using hand or power tools.
Perform domestic plumbing audits to identify ways in which customers might reduce consumption of water or energy.

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Reciprocating saws
Hole cutting tools
Tristand chain vises
Two way radios
Power sink machine drain cleaners
Adjustable wrenches
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Pressurized water pigs
Deburring tools
Adjustable slip lock nut wrenches
Bandsaws
Brazing equipment
Utility knives
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Heavy duty water pressure gauges
Universal nut wrenches
Shut-off keys
Acetylene torches
Staple guns
Telescopic inspection mirrors
Four-in-one keys
Polyvinyl chloride PVC cutters
Shower valve socket wrenches
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Calipers
Straight pipe wrenches
Copper cutting machines
Heavy duty drain cleaning machines
Pipe taps
Three-way pipe threaders
Phillips head screwdrivers
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Butane torches
Shears
Laser printers
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Shielded arc welding tools
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Plastic nut basin wrenches
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Forklifts
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Telescoping basin wrenches
Air pressure gauges
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Bench chain vises
Laser alignment tools
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Levels
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Stillson wrenches
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Personal digital assistants PDA
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Personal computers
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Tube bending springs
Drain cleaning cables
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Heat guns
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Desktop computers
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Lathes
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Dump trucks
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Allen wrenches
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Video diagnostic tools
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Propane torches
Air compressors
Light pickup trucks
Water meter keys
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Threading machine die heads
Vacuum gauges
Torpedo levels
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Power pipe threading machines
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Seat dressers
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Utility pumps
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Pipe cutters
Toilet augers
Polyvinyl chloride PVC saws
Bolt cutters
Inner/outer reamers
Slip joint pliers
Right-angle drills
Maximum reading water pressure gauges
Oilers
Basin wrenches
Pedestal sink wrenches
Augers

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