A Plumber, or Plumbing Maintenance Technician, is a skilled tradesperson in charge of installing, inspecting and repairing pipes and plumbing systems to make sure all of a building’s fixtures operate correctly. Their duties include finding the source of leaks and blockages, fixing or replacing broken parts and testing the plumbing system.
Un Plumber debe ser capaz de cumplir con varias funciones y responsabilidades. Las siguientes son algunas funciones y responsabilidades que un Plumber debe ser capaz de ejecutar:
- Carry out regular maintenance of plumbing systems at commercial and residential sites
- Perform installation of plumbing systems at new properties
- Inspect previously installed plumbing systems at commercial and residential sites
- Perform any necessary repairs to previously installed systems
- Answer calls for plumbing issues from general contractors
- Keep up to date with current safety regulations and requirements for the various plumbing systems a company installs and maintains
Un Plumber competitivo tendrá ciertas habilidades y calificaciones, incluyendo:
- A high school diploma or GED
- A valid plumber’s license
- Three or more years of trade experience as a plumber or plumber’s apprentice
- Thorough knowledge of plumbing system maintenance and repairs
- Ability to drive company vehicles to various commercial and residential sites for work
- Understanding of current field regulations
