Responsible for assisting plumber at homes and residences. Helps install, repair, and maintain pipes used for water distribution and wastewater disposal. Aids plumbers and pipefitters with repairing and maintaining pipes. Plumber helpers make sure that the tools needed to complete the job are available. They also prepare the work area and make it possible for plumbers and pipefitters to do work in shorter periods with fewer errors. Also, plumber helpers measure and cut new pipes, drill holes, assist with pipe removal, review blueprints, and maintain a working knowledge of worksite safety protocols.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assist in installing and maintaining plumbing systems.
• Read blueprints and drawings to determine exact specifications and where plumbing system will be installed.
• Determine water supply networks and waste drainage systems.
• Coordinate with project manager on installation.
• Install systems used to transport water, waste, gases, or liquids.
• Select all materials needed for installation, including type and size of pipe.
• Install supports and hangers for pipe, fixtures and equipment.
• Assemble and install valves and fittings.
• Assembly of tubing and fittings, using couplings, clamps, bolts, screws, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, soldering and brazing. Install other plumbing equipment, such as sinks, tubs, toilets, water heaters, air conditioners, appliances, and trim.
• Observe pressure gauges to fix leaks.
• Test pipe systems and fix leaks.
• Ensure all installations, repairs and maintenance are properly sized, aligned, supported and grade.
• Experience reading drawings.
• Extensive knowledge of installing and maintaining all plumbing systems.
• Safe working knowledge of all hand power tools.
• Safely work from ladders for extended periods of time.
• Measure, cut and assemble new pipe, placing the assembled pipe in hangers or other supports.
• Cut or drill holes in walls or floors to accommodate the passage of pipes.
• Perform rough-ins, repair and replace fixtures and water heaters, and locate, repair, or remove leaking or broken pipes.
• Assist plumbers in the layout, assembly, and installation of fixtures and materials.
• Requisition tools and equipment select type and size of pipe and collect and transport materials and equipment to work site.
• Excavate and grade ditches and lay and join pipe for water and sewer service.
• Disassemble and remove damaged or worn pipe.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• High school graduation or other equivalent (i.e., GED, college, technical or trade school transcript, foreign equivalency, etc.).
• Have basic knowledge of tools and plumbing materials, including knowledge of fitting sizes and types of piping.
• Motivated and works well with others.
• OSHA10 preferred.
• Willingness to embrace change in a growing company