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Nature of Job:

Plumbers are responsible for installing and repairs of damaged plumbing systems in residential and industry areas. The job involves dirt and grease since they can work underground or in mud.

Basic Tasks:

• Install plumbing systems particularly water drainage, toilet systems, faucets, and other plumbing systems.
• Repair damage plumbing systems.
• Install and connect pipes and drainage systems.
• Coordinate with clients regarding what instruments to be used.
• Read blueprints to know where plumbing systems be installed.
• Coordinate with other laborers regarding the installation of plumbing systems.
• Monitor the functions of the installed instruments.
• Check the functions and note observations.
• Respond or attend appointment set by clients.

Educational and Training Requirements:

• High School graduate or taken 2-year vocational course in Plumbing.
• Taken short courses in Plumbing is also preferred.
• Must have at least 3-5 years experience as a plumber.

Skills and Competency Requirements:

• Knowledge and ability to install and connect plumbing systems.
• Knowledge and ability to repair damaged pipes and other plumbing systems.
• Knowledge in reading blueprints (for industrial plumbers).
• Knowledge in assessing damaged plumbing systems.
• Knowledge in plumbing systems and its usage.
• Must have wide knowledge in dealing with different plumbing cases.
• Can follow instructions.
• Must know how to communicate and work with other workers.

Employment opportunities:

Blue Collar jobs like plumber remains one of the in demand job in western countries like US and Canada. Industrial plumbers have more edge than freelance plumbers because their skills are more highly needed.

Work Environment:

Plumbers often connect pipes underground; they used to work with dirt like mud and grease. Their work is quite dangerous and so they are provided with safety suits and harness when they work under land surface.

Work Hours:

Industrial plumbers works for longer hours compared to freelancers. Industrial plumbers can work up to 10 hours while freelance plumbers works for just 6-8 hours by appointment.

Career Advancement:

Plumbers with other special skills in constructions can shift with other profession. He can also be promoted as senior plumber or head pipefitter. He can also put up his own plumber shop after retirement.