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Performs a variety of plumber trade functions such as assembles, installs and repairs pipes, fittings and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems, according to specifications and plumbing codes.
Job Responsibility:
Studies building plans and working drawings to determine work aids required and sequence of installations
Inspects structure to ascertain obstructions to be avoided to prevent weakening of structure resulting from installation of pipe
Working from blueprints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications
Locates and marks position of pipe and pipe connections and passage holes for pipes in walls and floors, using ruler, spirit level and plumb bob
Cuts openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings, using hand tools and power tools
Cuts and threads pipe, using pipe cutters, cutting torch, and pipe-threading machine
Bends pipe to required angle by use of pipe-bending machine or by placing pipe over block and bending it by hand
Assembles and installs valves, pipe fittings, and pipes composed of metals, such as iron, steel, brass and lead, and nonmetals, such as glass, vitrified clay, and plastic, using hand tools and power tools
Joins pipe by use of screws, bolts, fittings, solder, plastic solvent, and calks joints
Fills pipe system with water or air and reads pressure gauges to determine whether system is leaking
Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures, such as sinks, commodes, bathtubs, water heaters, hot water tanks, garbage disposal units, dishwashers, and water softeners
Repairs and maintains plumbing by replacing washers in leaky faucets, mending burst pipes, and opening clogged drains
May weld holding fixtures to steel structural members
Requirements:
Must be a licensed Journeyman
Ability to read and understand blueprints
Minimum of 5 years of experience, performing the specific craft function
Expert knowledge of craft theory and craft materials with ability to apply the theory and select the proper materials
Must have skills and knowledge to perform maintenance on site utility systems and steam distribution system, including air compressors and associated equipment