Use this professional created Plumber job description example to gain some inspiration on how to best craft your job description.
Plumbers install and repair fixtures and pipes that carry liquids and gases in businesses, homes and factories. They study blueprints and follow building codes. They determine the amounts and types of materials and equipment needed, and they inspect and test installed pipes. They also troubleshoot systems not working correctly.
Your plumber job description should explain that while a high school diploma is needed, most plumbers learn their trade through an apprenticeship. However, some attend technical schools. Plumbers must understand mathematics, chemistry and applied physics. They also need good mechanical skills. Usually, plumbers must be licensed.
Plumbers are often on-call for emergencies, and weekend and evening work is common. Successful candidates should have skills in business and customer relations. They need good troubleshooting skills, and they should be strong enough to lift and move heavy pipes.
Plumber Job Description Template
Job Summary
Plumbers take on the job of identifying, troubleshooting, and correcting problems with a building’s pipe system. Many plumbers work closely with contracting firms, home improvement businesses, and other construction service providers to ensure that new builds conform to all existing statutes and regulations regarding water use and municipal water line connectivity. If you enjoy working with your hands to solve problems, then being a professional plumber with our company is a great option for you. Having an interest in construction, maintenance, and renovation means you will find great satisfaction working as with us. You will find that our plumbers often work both independently and in small teams, and take on routine tasks and novel situations on a daily basis.
Job Responsibilities
- Identify problems with plumbing systems inside homes, apartments, condos, and commercial properties.
- Repair plumbing problems in a fast and effective manner while creatively problem solving ways to prevent future problems from arising.
- Develop solutions to problems that conform to operative parameters, relevant regulatory standards, and budgetary concerns.
- Troubleshoot concerns without an obvious cause to identify root cause of the situation.
- Coordinate scheduling with parent company, other plumbers, and members of a construction or renovation team.
- Maintain tools and equipment in a professional manner to ensure that they are in good working order and ready to use when needed.
- Install new pipe, remove old elements, and place new fixtures on a case-by-case basis. Work in frequently cramped conditions to solve problems using your hands and a selection of specialized equipment.
- Employ good communication, customer service skills, and team work, while staying on top of all emerging plumbing techniques.
Job Skills and Qualifications
Required:
- High school diploma (or equivalent)
- Successful completion of technical training courses
- Pass a drug screening
Preferred:
- Successful completion of a plumbing apprenticeship
- On-the-job training
- Knowledge of local plumbing regulations and codes
