Plumber

Overview Assemble, install, or repair pipes, fittings, or fixtures of heating, water, or drainage systems, according to specifications or plumbing codes. Responsibilities Assemble pipe sections, tubing, or fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing, or welding equipment. Fill pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks. Review blueprints, building codes, or specifications to determine work details or procedures. 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. Install pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances such as dishwashers or water heaters, or fixtures such as sinks or toilets, using hand or power tools. 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. 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. Install underground storm, sanitary, or water piping systems, extending piping as needed to connect fixtures and plumbing. Install green plumbing equipment, such as faucet flow restrictors, dual-flush or pressure-assisted flush toilets, or tankless hot water heaters. Keep records of work assignments. Estimate time, material, or labor costs for use in project plans. 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. Detailed Job Functions Getting Information Read blueprints Read specifications Read tape measure Read technical drawings Performing General Physical Activities Apply adhesives, caulking, sealants, or coatings Build or repair structures in construction, repair, or manufacturing setting Clean rooms or work areas Cut, bend, or thread pipe for gas, air, hydraulic, or water lines Cut, shape, fit, or join wood or other construction materials Install underground storm, sanitation, or water piping systems Move or fit heavy objects Making Decisions and Solving Problems Determine project methods and procedures Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Understand construction specifications Handling and Moving Objects Assemble and install pipe sections, fittings, or plumbing fixtures Fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material Pressure test piping system or equipment for leaks Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards Adhere to safety procedures Perform safety inspections in construction or resource extraction setting Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment Maintain or repair work tools or equipment Repair or replace gas, steam, sewer, or water piping or fixtures Controlling Machines and Processes Braze metal parts or components together Solder metal parts or components together Use acetylene welding/cutting torch Use arc welding equipment Use braze-welding equipment Use hand or power tools Use measuring devices in construction or extraction work Use pipe fitting equipment Use pressure gauges Use soldering equipment Weld together metal parts, components, or structures Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge Use basic plumbing techniques Use building or land use regulations Use combination welding procedures Use oral or written communication techniques Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information Determine installation, service, or repair needed Determine material or tool requirements Physical Requirements Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions Spend Time Standing Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls Spend Time Walking and Running #J-18808-Ljbffr