Plumber Job Description Template

Job title

Plumber

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable plumber to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will read blueprints and plan pipe layouts, install water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and plan pipe layouts
• Install water supply, drain, waste and vent piping
• Set and connect fixtures, water heaters and appliances
• Locate and repair leaks, clogs and broken pipes
• Test systems for pressure and leaks
• Install backflow prevention and gas piping where licensed
• Follow plumbing codes and explain repairs to customers
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current license or certification as required by [state]
• Working knowledge of reading plumbing plans and plumbing code knowledge (ipc/upc)
• Problem-solving and customer service
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• Journeyman plumber license
• Master plumber license
• Backflow prevention tester certification
• Experience with pipe wrenches and basin wrenches

Skills

• Soldering, brazing and joining pipe
• Drain cleaning and diagnostics
• Water heater installation
• Pressure and leak testing
• Reliability
• Clear explanations to homeowners

Work environment and schedule

Plumbers work in homes, businesses, factories and construction sites. Jobs can involve tight spaces, crawlspaces, trenches and exposure to sewage, heat and chemicals. Service plumbers drive between customers throughout the day. Full-time, often with overtime. Service plumbers frequently rotate on-call for nights, weekends and emergencies.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.