Plumber

What do plumbers do?

Plumbers install, repair and maintain pipes and fittings used for water distribution and waste water disposal in domestic and commercial buildings.

Typical Tasks

• Determining the layout for plumbing pipes and fixtures from plans and specifications
• Assembling pipes, tubing and fittings
• Detecting and locating leaks in pipes or fixtures
• Repairing or replacing broken pipes
• Ensuring that water, waste and drainage systems meet building codes, standards and safety requirements