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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”

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

Related Technology & Tools

Personal computers
Propane torches
Spiral ratchet pipe reamers
Sewer tapes
Wide roll pipe cutters
Levels
Moisture meters
Power pipe threading machines
Mini tubing cutters
Sump pumps
Butane torches
Inductive clamps
Chain tongs
Tablet computers
Inner/outer reamers
Laser printers
Hex wrenches
Line locators
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Cable saws
Sewage pumps
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Calipers
Threading machine die heads
Trutest smoke detectors
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Utility knives
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Maximum reading water pressure gauges
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Pipe freezing kits
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Generators
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Personal digital assistants PDA
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Plumb bobs
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Ratcheting polyvinyl chloride PVC cutters
Plastic nut basin wrenches
Ultrasonic leak detectors
Welders
Telescopic inspection mirrors
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Air pressure gauges
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Light pickup trucks
Stillson wrenches
Pipe taps
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Allen wrenches
Adjustable wrenches
Tube crimping tools
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Crowbars
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Shears
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Seat dressers
Acetylene torches
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Heavy duty water pressure gauges
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Two way radios
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Utility pumps
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Hacksaws
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Internal wrenches
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Sectional drain cleaning machines
Shielded arc welding tools
Heavy duty drain cleaning machines
Roll groovers
Rebar locators
Water pressure gauges
Shut-off keys
Gasket cutters
Tapping tools
Notebook computers
Toilet augers
Rubber strap wrenches
Tube bending springs
Spud wrenches
Staple guns
Ball peen hammers
No hub torque wrenches
Shower valve socket wrenches
Bandsaws
Lathes
Chain wrenches
Gas leak detection devices
Oilers
Pedestal sink wrenches
Strap wrenches
Power sink machine drain cleaners
Water heater element removal wrenches
Adjustable slip lock nut wrenches
Offset pipe wrenches
Tub drain removers
Pipe welding vises
Non-contact infrared thermometers
Telescoping basin wrenches
Torpedo levels
Brazing equipment
Thread repair files
Air compressors
Backhoes
Heat guns
Vacuum gauges
Power pipe cutters
Drain cleaning cables
Laser alignment tools
Right-angle drills
Bench chain vises
Pipe cutters
Pressurized water pigs
Copper cutting machines
Deburring tools
Trenchers
Caulking guns

Klear Estimator
FastEST FastPipe
Microsoft Excel
Word processing software
Maintenance management software
FastEST software
Horizon Engineering Sigma Plumbing Calculator
Quote Software QuoteExpress
Database software
Email software
Bookkeeping software
Heat loss calculation software
Microsoft Word
Elite Software DPIPE
Elite Software Plumbing CAD
Autodesk Building Systems
Elite Software Sprinkler CAD
PricePoint
Job costing software
Elite Software Spipe
Drawing and drafting software
Estimating software
Elite Software HSYM
Elite Software FIRE
Wintac Pro
Vision InfoSoft Plumbing Bid Manager
Atlas Construction Business Forms
Wilhelm Publishing Threshold
KRS Enterprises Service First!
Spreadsheet software
Contractor City Contractor Forms Pack
Intuit Quicken
Insight Direct ServiceCEO
Intuit QuickBooks
Microsoft Office