Published: Dec 01, 2025 - The Plumber installs, maintains, and repairs piping systems, fixtures, and water supply networks to ensure safe and efficient operation in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. This role focuses on diagnosing issues, performing high-quality repairs, and adhering to safety and building regulations to deliver reliable plumbing solutions. The individual demonstrates technical expertise, problem-solving ability, and a strong commitment to precision and customer satisfaction.

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1. Plumber, Blue River Plumbing Solutions, Asheville, NC
Job Summary:
- Day-to-day plumbing fault diagnosis and general repairs in occupied or void properties and garages
- Installation or repair of components, bathrooms, toilets, showers, shower trays, wash hand basin/sink, cold water tank including making good to wall tiling/boxing in/bath panel
- Effectively diagnose and repair leaks (including hidden) and make good boxing and tiling
- Repair, replace or clear blockages to all types of domestic drainage systems
- Effective maintenance/making safe and installation of cylinders, vented or unvented, with the relevant qualifications
- Repair or replace or add to existing domestic hot/cold water systems including solid fuel including wet systems, radiator renewal, thermostatic mixer taps, pump replacement
- Repair/maintain/replace rainwater goods
- Hold current relevant qualifications and competence and/or experience for all aspects that are key to this role
- Safe erection of scaffold towers and use of ladders
- Participate in the Out of Hours standby rota
- Supervise and oversee any apprentice, trainee or person on work experience
Skills on Resume:
- Plumbing Repairs (Hard Skills)
- Leak Detection (Hard Skills)
- Drain Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- System Installation (Hard Skills)
- Cylinder Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Water Systems (Hard Skills)
- Safety Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Team Supervision (Soft Skills)
2. Plumber, ClearFlow Mechanical Services, Spokane, WA
Job Summary:
- Install, repair, and maintain both residential and commercial plumbing systems
- Install, repair, and maintain both residential and commercial water treatment systems
- Install, repair, and maintain both residential and commercial underground sanitary and potable water distribution piping systems
- Perform manufacturers' specified preventative maintenance procedures on customer equipment
- Provide excellent customer service to customers through proper communication and quality of work
- Participate in the emergency service on-call rotation
- Comply with Hank's Plumbing Safety Standards and OH&S legislation
- Work independently and in a team atmosphere
- Make effective technical decisions in emergencies
Skills on Resume:
- Plumbing Installation (Hard Skills)
- System Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Pipe Repair (Hard Skills)
- Preventive Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Customer Service (Soft Skills)
- Safety Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Team Collaboration (Soft Skills)
- Emergency Response (Soft Skills)
3. Plumber, Copperline Plumbing & Heating, Fargo, ND
Job Summary:
- Responsible for advanced drainage, sanitary, water supply, roof plumbing, intermediate gas, mechanical and engineering services
- Perform plumbing and general building tasks associated with the construction, repair and maintenance of buildings, as well as engineering services
- Troubleshoot and repair major and minor plumbing-related issues campus-wide without supervision
- Maintain and repair plumbing-related issues as they arise
- Work on small construction projects as it relates to plumbing and fixtures installation, demolition and/or repairs
- Follow the direction of the supervisor
- Perform all plumbing repairs on general maintenance equipment
Skills on Resume:
- Drainage Systems (Hard Skills)
- Plumbing Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Issue Troubleshooting (Hard Skills)
- Fixture Installation (Hard Skills)
- Construction Support (Hard Skills)
- Repair Execution (Hard Skills)
- Supervisor Coordination (Soft Skills)
- Equipment Maintenance (Hard Skills)
4. Plumber, Precision Pipeworks LLC, Des Moines, IA
Job Summary:
- Responsible for the plumbing on new construction or renovations in accordance with federal and company regulations
- Perform job planning and hazard assessments before the start of all jobs, to ensure a safe work environment for the employees under his / her direction, including contractors
- Plan daily activities to ensure good productivity of employees under his / her direction
- Communicate with other departments with updates/schedules on repair work
- Layout and perform all related work involved with the maintenance of plumbing fixtures and heating/cooling units
- Prepare and submit required reports and detailed written work procedures, along with inspection and recording data such as backflow preventers, fire prevention equipment, environmental issues, etc.
- Read and understand detailed drawings and sketches for various types of repair work and prepare material costs
- Recommend programs for preventive maintenance and/or cycles of upkeep for buildings, grounds and equipment
Skills on Resume:
- Plumbing Installation (Hard Skills)
- Safety Assessment (Hard Skills)
- Work Planning (Soft Skills)
- Department Communication (Soft Skills)
- System Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Report Preparation (Hard Skills)
- Blueprint Reading (Hard Skills)
- Preventive Maintenance (Hard Skills)
5. Plumber, Apex Plumbing and Drain, Savannah, GA
Job Summary:
- Performs preventative maintenance and repairs for plumbing and associated systems and equipment to ensure a safe environment and operational reliability according to standards established by the management team
- Ensures that preventive maintenance (PM) tasks are properly completed promptly, documented and materials and time spent are also documented appropriately
- Performs troubleshooting and problem-solving maintenance duties for plumbing and associated systems and equipment according to standards established by the management team
- Demonstrates technical knowledge depth for plumbing and associated systems according to standards established by the management team
- Identify types of plumbing components, functionality and usage, types of plumbing-specific tools and how to use them, plumbing-specific materials and their application, basic math skills
- Responds to emergencies including disaster response, power/utilities loss, floods, etc., to limit the effect on the facility
Skills on Resume:
- Preventive Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Repair Operations (Hard Skills)
- Troubleshooting (Hard Skills)
- Technical Knowledge (Hard Skills)
- Component Identification (Hard Skills)
- Tool Proficiency (Hard Skills)
- Emergency Response (Soft Skills)
- Documentation Accuracy (Hard Skills)
6. Plumber, Silver Creek Plumbing Co., Billings, MT
Job Summary:
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and design ability of related plumbing systems
- Cooperate with other trades on the project to complete the project
- Performs preventive maintenance, site surveys, replacement, and modifications as needed or requested by customers
- Prepares for on-site installation and repairs by examining building layout, anticipating difficulties, gathering materials and coordinating on-site work
- Interacts with customers and documents work by completing paperwork on each job and maintaining files
- Keeps current all manufacturers' products concerning installation, operation, maintenance, service, and repair
Skills on Resume:
- Blueprint Reading (Hard Skills)
- Team Collaboration (Soft Skills)
- Preventive Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Site Preparation (Hard Skills)
- Customer Interaction (Soft Skills)
- Work Documentation (Hard Skills)
- Product Knowledge (Hard Skills)
- Project Coordination (Soft Skills)
7. Plumber, Redwood Mechanical Contractors, Eugene, OR
Job Summary:
- Installs, repairs and maintains piping systems and plumbing fixtures, inspecting connections and other parts for leaks
- Replaces defective pipe and solders and/or cauls leaks and broken pipes
- Cuts, bends and threads pipe, fitting valves and couplings to pipe sections by screwing, bolting or soldering and wipes lead joints
- Installs pipe assemblies and plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, showers, emergency eye-washes, special laboratory equipment, water heaters, etc., roughing in
- Repairs autoclaves and other sterilizing equipment, hot water units, and gas heaters and checks for safe operation
- Assists in estimating and maintains the required time and material records for each job
- Utilizes PPE and protects job sites from sewer line discharge/spillage
Skills on Resume:
- Pipe Installation (Hard Skills)
- Leak Repair (Hard Skills)
- Pipe Fitting (Hard Skills)
- Fixture Installation (Hard Skills)
- Equipment Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Job Estimation (Hard Skills)
- Record Keeping (Hard Skills)
- Safety Compliance (Hard Skills)
8. Plumber, Reliable Rooter & Plumbing, Wichita, KS
Job Summary:
- Lays out, installs, maintains, and repairs standard plumbing equipment in water, gas, oil, sewage, fire control, sprinkler and steam systems
- Installs, repairs, and replaces valves, faucets, traps, sinks, washbowls, sewer pipes, vents, and bathroom, kitchen or toilet fittings
- Installs, repairs, and replaces plumbing systems including the cutting, bending, threading, reaming, assembling, caulking, yarning, wiping and soldering of various pipes, fittings, joints, and valves
- Installs, repairs, and replaces kitchen equipment and appliances
- Uses standard plumbing tools and power-driven machines
- Prepares estimates of material, time and labor, and may order supplies
- Instruct, lead and supervise lesser-skilled tradesmen
- Maintains sanitary and storm sewer lines with drain cleaning equipment
- Tests and repairs backflow devices
- Carries out oral and written directions
- Accurately documents work performed on work orders, defining the problem and the solution
- Enters time and Work Order numbers accurately on time cards
- Communicates and coordinates problem resolution with schools, district staff and outside contractors
- Conducts PMs on facility and site, systems and equipment for maintenance and safety issues
- Makes repairs or provides recommendations to the District for correction
Skills on Resume:
- System Installation (Hard Skills)
- Fixture Repair (Hard Skills)
- Pipe Assembly (Hard Skills)
- Appliance Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Tool Operation (Hard Skills)
- Team Supervision (Soft Skills)
- Backflow Testing (Hard Skills)
- Preventive Maintenance (Hard Skills)
9. Plumber, Lakeside Plumbing and Heating, Erie, PA
Job Summary:
- Maintain a valid Georgia driver's license
- Maintain a clean and organized work vehicle
- Maintain all equipment and tools
- Responsible for ensuring the vehicle is serviced and all safety features are working properly
- Safely load, unload and secure all equipment, tools and other items to be transported, either by vehicle or trailer
- Responsible for procuring and returning material from/to stock
- Report immediately safety hazards that affect the welfare of students and system employees
- Maintain records of all work requests and safe work site
- Remain updated on code changes as they relate to plumbing
- Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance
Skills on Resume:
- Vehicle Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Tool Management (Hard Skills)
- Safety Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Material Handling (Hard Skills)
- Record Keeping (Hard Skills)
- Code Knowledge (Hard Skills)
- Worksite Safety (Hard Skills)
- Attendance Reliability (Soft Skills)
10. Domestic Plumber, Mountain Peak Plumbing Services, Boise, ID
Job Summary:
- Carry out gas and oil servicing
- Communicate with management and the Quantity Surveyor
- Itemise the work to be carried out in customers’ dwellings and premises
- Carry out the actual work to the high-quality standards that the organisation expects
- Uphold Data Protection Policies
Skills on Resume:
- Gas Servicing (Hard Skills)
- Oil Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Stakeholder Communication (Soft Skills)
- Work Assessment (Hard Skills)
- Quality Execution (Hard Skills)
- Data Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Customer Interaction (Soft Skills)
- Regulatory Knowledge (Hard Skills)
11. Plumber, Harbor City Plumbing Inc., Mobile, AL
Job Summary:
- Routine and Non-Routine Maintenance
- Identify expired equipment and main water supply repairs
- Inspections, water samples and risk assessment
- Comply with the Prison's extensive Health and Safety Policy
- Undertake out-of-hours call-out duties as per rota requirements
Skills on Resume:
- Equipment Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Water Repairs (Hard Skills)
- Risk Assessment (Hard Skills)
- Safety Compliance (Hard Skills)
- System Inspection (Hard Skills)
- Sample Testing (Hard Skills)
- Emergency Response (Soft Skills)
- Callout Duty (Soft Skills)
12. Plumber, Prairie Flow Plumbing LLC, Sioux Falls, SD
Job Summary:
- Installs, maintains, and repairs water, gas, sewer systems and accessory fittings in offices, buildings, facilities and other structures
- Reads blueprints, plans and specifications and estimates time and materials needed
- Serves as a primary advisor to other staff members on plumbing issues
- Light construction, carpentry, painting, plastering, flooring, ceiling and electrical work
- Provides leadership and direction to assigned employees
- Respond to and complete the planned, reactive and repair work orders given by the helpdesk team within the specified time
- Responding to call-outs if on call (as determined by the rota), which is 1 in 9
- Using own initiative to evaluate performance and ensure that equipment is serviced and maintained
- Comply with health and safety policies/legislation
- Providing a good level of customer service to peers and contract holders
Skills on Resume:
- System Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Blueprint Reading (Hard Skills)
- Technical Advising (Soft Skills)
- General Repairs (Hard Skills)
- Team Leadership (Soft Skills)
- Work Order Management (Hard Skills)
- Performance Evaluation (Soft Skills)
- Customer Service (Soft Skills)
13. Plumber, Horizon Mechanical Group, Topeka, KS
Job Summary:
- Carry out all assigned work in a reasonable time scale, to the best of abilities, observing all relevant H&S requirements
- Plumbing-related work to include planned, reactive and corrective maintenance tasks, and any other works that may fall within skills and capabilities to deliver
- Planning, quoting and installation of plumbing
- Carry out and record risk assessment
- Assist in the maintenance of a clan working environment
- Disconnecting and installing faucets, sinks, garbage disposals, dishwashers, and waterlines to refrigerators, etc.
- Occasionally assist the countertop installer with handling and placing laminate and solid surface countertops
- Oversee and review installation
- Troubleshoot real-time issues with projects
- Work as part of a small, tight-knit team
Skills on Resume:
- Plumbing Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Project Planning (Hard Skills)
- Risk Assessment (Hard Skills)
- Workplace Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Fixture Installation (Hard Skills)
- Installation Oversight (Soft Skills)
- Issue Troubleshooting (Hard Skills)
- Team Collaboration (Soft Skills)
14. Plumber, Evergreen Plumbing & Repair, Bend, OR
Job Summary:
- Full 1st Fix on houses including hot and cold pipework, heating pipework above above-ground drainage, and gas pipes
- Testing pipework installed
- Installing gutters and downpipes
- Installing and testing sanitary ware
- Installing heating systems including boilers and radiators
- Repair and refurbishment of plumbing installations
- Work to the health and safety regulations
- Work both individually and as part of a team
Skills on Resume:
- Pipe Installation (Hard Skills)
- System Testing (Hard Skills)
- Gutter Installation (Hard Skills)
- Sanitary Installation (Hard Skills)
- Heating Systems (Hard Skills)
- Plumbing Repair (Hard Skills)
- Safety Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Team Collaboration (Soft Skills)
15. Plumber, Liberty Pipe & Drain, Knoxville, TN
Job Summary:
- Install, maintain and repair plumbing fixtures and related components
- Estimate labor and materials to determine job scope
- Perform tasks in accordance with applicable codes, specifications, and standards
- Exercise sound judgment to make appropriate selections of guidelines
- Receive reviews, prepare and/or submit various records and reports, including work orders, time sheets, diagnostic reports, parts requests, specifications, accident reports, etc.
- Operate a variety of equipment, such as a truck, drain cleaner, computer, electronic pipe locator, power tools, hand tools, diagnostic tools, etc.
- Communicate with vendors for purchasing materials and parts and with departmental staff for exchanging information
- Respond to after-hours emergencies on a rotating and voluntary basis
Skills on Resume:
- Fixture Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Material Estimation (Hard Skills)
- Code Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Judgment Application (Soft Skills)
- Report Preparation (Hard Skills)
- Equipment Operation (Hard Skills)
- Vendor Communication (Soft Skills)
- Emergency Response (Soft Skills)
16. Plumber, Golden State Plumbing Services, Modesto, CA
Job Summary:
- Install, repair and replace various residential Plumbing systems, sometimes in confined or high places
- Provide world-class customer service to customers daily
- Complete paperwork in a timely and efficient manner
- Maintain a clean work area
- Work closely with all other workers and supervisors while maintaining a polite, professional attitude
- Arrive on time to all jobs, ready to work
- Attend company meetings and adhere to all safety and handbook policies
Skills on Resume:
- Plumbing Installation (Hard Skills)
- Customer Service (Soft Skills)
- Documentation Accuracy (Hard Skills)
- Workplace Cleanliness (Hard Skills)
- Team Collaboration (Soft Skills)
- Punctuality Commitment (Soft Skills)
- Safety Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Professional Conduct (Soft Skills)
17. Plumber, Riverbend Plumbing & Gas, Little Rock, AR
Job Summary:
- Identify and undertake Plumbing and associated work
- Carry out an extended skill activity and within the competency
- Liaise with other employees to complete specified work
- Ensure levels of productivity and work within the required timescales/categories or to targets
- Receive, plan and complete job orders on time and to quality
- Notify the team leader of any associated access issues
- Ensure that all relevant documentation is processed and systems are completed promptly
- Conduct work in accordance with current legislation, British Standards, Codes of Practice, safe systems of work and recognised industrial standards for such work, minimizing damage to the fabric of the property
- Embrace the use of information systems and information technology
- Undertake essential reinstatement work to ensure premises are left in a safe, secure and weather-tight condition
Skills on Resume:
- Plumbing Operations (Hard Skills)
- Skill Application (Hard Skills)
- Employee Liaison (Soft Skills)
- Productivity Management (Soft Skills)
- Job Planning (Hard Skills)
- Issue Reporting (Soft Skills)
- Documentation Accuracy (Hard Skills)
- Safety Compliance (Hard Skills)
18. Plumber, High Plains Plumbing Company, Lubbock, TX
Job Summary:
- Install Plumbing / Mechanical equipment and fixtures
- Read prints and effectively execute the installation of various equipment and Plumbing systems
- Cuts and threads pipe, assembles and installs valves, pipe fittings and pipes composed of various materials
- Joins piping and systems by various means and then fills pipe systems and tests for integrity and leaks
- Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures
- Performs field fabrication of plumbing and piping systems and sets up the specific task or job schedule
Skills on Resume:
- Pipe Installation (Hard Skills)
- Blueprint Reading (Hard Skills)
- Pipe Assembly (Hard Skills)
- Leak Testing (Hard Skills)
- Fixture Repair (Hard Skills)
- Field Fabrication (Hard Skills)
- Task Scheduling (Hard Skills)
- System Maintenance (Hard Skills)
19. Plumber, Sunrise Mechanical & Plumbing, Pensacola, FL
Job Summary:
- Maintain records and pertinent data
- Update preventive maintenance procedures
- Ensure material and equipment requirements are available to work working an efficient manner
- Install, repair, modify, and maintain hot and cold water lines, sewer pipes, traps, acid waste lines, valves, toilets, sinks, showers, and other fixtures and all fittings
- Cut and thread pipe, using stocks and dies, power threading machines, wrenches, power saws, and other tools
- Caulk and pack lead joints, valves and pumps using blow torches, welding equipment, chisels, and other tools
- Clean and maintain acid waste neutralizing tanks and grease traps
- Install and maintain piping systems made of copper, Pyrex glass, PVC, and tin-lined, etc.
- Conform with codes, rules, regulations and safety standards associated with the trade
- Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain all plumbing distribution systems, including high and low pressure, return systems, pumps, pressure reducers, backflow preventers, neutralizing tanks, etc., and install new equipment and services to these systems
- Determine material and equipment requirements to complete work based on drawings, specifications, site examination, and oral instructions
Skills on Resume:
- Record Keeping (Hard Skills)
- Maintenance Updating (Hard Skills)
- Material Management (Hard Skills)
- Fixture Installation (Hard Skills)
- Pipe Fitting (Hard Skills)
- Joint Sealing (Hard Skills)
- System Cleaning (Hard Skills)
- Code Compliance (Hard Skills)
20. Plumber, Cedar Valley Plumbing Contractors, Waterloo, IA
Job Summary:
- Undertake plumbing pre-planned maintenance, reactive maintenance, repairs, fault diagnosis, breakdown repairs and new works on equipment and carry out minor new installations
- Coordinating activities to carry out repairs of domestic and commercial equipment
- Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety guidelines, statutory acts and regulations
- Repair, layout and install plumbing fixtures, and control equipment with applicable codes
- Install and maintain HVAC equipment
- Read and follow schematics, diagrams or follow all blueprints
- Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble and install plumbing devices inside and outside of buildings or structures
- Safe use of hand and power tools such as (but not limited to) hammers, pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers, sockets, pipe threaders, hacksaws, drills, sanders and utility knives
Skills on Resume:
- Maintenance Planning (Hard Skills)
- Equipment Repair (Hard Skills)
- Safety Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Fixture Installation (Hard Skills)
- System Reading (Hard Skills)
- Pipe Assembly (Hard Skills)
- Tool Operation (Hard Skills)
- Team Coordination (Soft Skills)
21. Plumber, Blue River Plumbing Solutions, Asheville, NC
Job Summary:
- Install new plumbing systems such as CO², compressed house and lab air, vacuum, natural gas, domestic hot/cold water, RO water, sanitary/storm, and vents
- Repair and maintain existing plumbing systems such as CO², compressed house and lab air, vacuum, natural gas, domestic hot/cold water, RO water, sanitary/storm, and vents
- Understand the use of threading machines, ratchets, and all hand and shop tools of the trade (i.e., pipethreader, cutter and reamer, system hangars, and unistruts)
- Respond to all client "Dispatch" work order requests
- Develop plans, specifications and estimated costs on repairs, alterations and construction projects
- Estimate labor requirements for "A" work orders
- Provides back-up support for the other crafts (refrigeration, electrical, and general maintenance)
Skills on Resume:
- System Installation (Hard Skills)
- System Repair (Hard Skills)
- Tool Proficiency (Hard Skills)
- Work Order Management (Hard Skills)
- Project Planning (Hard Skills)
- Labor Estimation (Hard Skills)
- Cross Support (Soft Skills)
- Client Response (Soft Skills)