Explore the Skilled Trades

A Plumber installs, repairs and maintains piping systems, fixtures and other plumbing equipment used for water distribution, drainage and waste disposal. Specifically, a Plumber:

• lays out, assembles, installs, maintains and repairs piping, fixtures and other components for the supply or disposal of water for any domestic or industrial purpose

• connects any appliance that uses water

• installs the piping for any process, including the conveyance of gas, or any tubing for a pneumatic or air-handling system

• reads and understands design drawings, manufacturers’ literature, and installation diagrams for piping and appliances