Overview: Assemble, install, or repair pipes, fittings, or fixtures of heating, water, or drainage systems, according to specifications or plumbing codes. High Level Job Functions: • Assemble pipe sections, tubing, or fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing, or welding equipment. • Fill pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks. • Review blueprints, building codes, or specifications to determine work details or procedures. • Locate and mark the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, or fixtures in structures, using measuring instruments such as rulers or levels. • Measure, cut, thread, or bend pipe to required angle, using hand or power tools or machines such as pipe cutters, pipe-threading machines, or pipe-bending machines. • Install pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances such as dishwashers or water heaters, or fixtures such as sinks or toilets, using hand or power tools. • Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes or pipe fittings, using hand or power tools. • Anchor steel supports from ceiling joists to hold pipes in place. • Maintain or repair plumbing by replacing defective washers, replacing, or mending broken pipes, or opening clogged drains. • Direct helpers engaged in pipe cutting, preassembly, or installation of plumbing systems or components. • Install underground storm, sanitary, or water piping systems, extending piping as needed to connect fixtures and plumbing. • Install green plumbing equipment, such as faucet flow restrictors, dual-flush or pressure-assisted flush toilets, or tankless hot water heaters. • Keep records of work assignments. • Estimate time, material, or labor costs for use in project plans. • Inspect structures to assess material or equipment needs, to establish the sequence of pipe installations, or to plan installation around obstructions such as electrical wiring. Detailed Job Functions: Getting Information • Read blueprints • Read specifications • Read tape measure • Read technical drawings Performing General Physical Activities • Apply adhesives, caulking, sealants, or coatings • Build or repair structures in construction, repair, or manufacturing setting • Clean rooms or work areas • Cut, bend, or thread pipe for gas, air, hydraulic, or water lines • Cut, shape, fit, or join wood or other construction materials • Install underground storm, sanitation, or water piping systems • Move or fit heavy objects Making Decisions and Solving Problems • Determine project methods and procedures Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events • Understand construction specifications Handling and Moving Objects • Assemble and install pipe sections, fittings, or plumbing fixtures • Fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material • Pressure test piping system or equipment for leaks Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards • Adhere to safety procedures • Perform safety inspections in construction or resource extraction setting Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment • Maintain or repair work tools or equipment • Repair or replace gas, steam, sewer, or water piping or fixtures Controlling Machines and Processes • Braze metal parts or components together • Solder metal parts or components together • Use acetylene welding/cutting torch • Use arc welding equipment • Use braze-welding equipment • Use hand or power tools • Use measuring devices in construction or extraction work • Use pipe fitting equipment • Use pressure gauges • Use soldering equipment • Weld together metal parts, components, or structures Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge • Use basic plumbing techniques • Use building or land use regulations • Use combination welding procedures • Use oral or written communication techniques Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information • Determine installation, service, or repair needed • Determine material or tool requirements Physical Requirements: • Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body • Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance • Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions • Spend Time Standing • Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls • Spend Time Walking and Running
See More Details >>Earls Plumbing & Drain Cleaning is seeking a skilled Plumbing Service Technician to join our team. As a Plumbing Service Technician, you will be responsible for diagnosing and repairing plumbing issues for our residential and commercial customers. If you have a passion for providing exceptional customer service and have a strong background in plumbing, we want to hear from you! Responsibilities: • Conduct inspections to identify plumbing issues and determine the best course of action for repairs • Repair and replace plumbing systems and fixtures such as pipes, fittings, valves, and faucets • Install new plumbing systems as needed • Perform routine maintenance on plumbing systems • Provide excellent customer service and communicate effectively with clients Qualifications: • High school diploma or equivalent • Valid plumbing license • 2+ years of experience in plumbing services • Strong knowledge of plumbing systems and fixtures • Excellent problem-solving skills • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • Good communication and customer service skills Requirements • High school diploma or equivalent • Valid plumbing license • 2+ years of experience in plumbing services • Strong knowledge of plumbing systems and fixtures • Excellent problem-solving skills • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • Good communication and customer service skills
See More Details >>Description: The primary purpose of the plumber is to design, plan, construct, install and repair all phases of potable water, sanitary water, gas and storm drainage systems in a way that will ensure the health and safety of the building users. Duties and Accountabilities: • Install all plumbing systems and supports by using approved job drawings and manufacturer’s instructions. • Install lavatories, toilets, urinals, and cafeteria plumbing fixtures. • Install drinking fountains. • Install storm drainage systems. • Install sanitary sewer systems and potable water systems. • Practice on the job safety. • Identify obstructions to be avoided by inspecting structure. • Comply with federal, state, and local building and plumbing codes by enforcing adherence to requirements. • Keep plumbing equipment and tools operational by following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures. • Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. • Be able to test all plumbing systems per job specifications. Requirements: • Plumber’s License. • 5 years as a plumber preferred. • Knowledge of testing plumbing systems to identifying leaks. • Knowledge of basic safety, ADA Requirements, and state and local building / plumbing codes. • Ability to pvc, abs, no-hub, service weight, copper sweat, copper pro press systems pex pipe and victaulic piping systems. • Knowledge of city and national plumbing codes. • Ability to read and comprehend design drawings. • Ability to operate all types of plumbing equipment. • Ability to recognize and correct dangerous conditions related to gas-fired equipment. • Ability to use special tools and equipment. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the company’s policy to recruit, test, hire, promote, transfer, compensate, train, grant leave, and terminate based on merit and business needs, and without regard to race, creed, age, color, ancestry/national origin, sex, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, religion, sexual orientation/sexual identity, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or other basis prohibited by law. Positions require I-9 employment verifications and may require drug screening, background and MVR checks.
See More Details >>Becoming a plumber in Metairie, LA typically begins with a structured apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 736,000 plumbers nationwide, with a median annual wage of $61,550, equivalent to $1,183 per week. In Metairie, the average wage for plumbers is approximately $639 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring plumbers find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $80,000 annually for experienced professionals.
