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Plumber

TechTrades1Baton Rouge, LA

💰 $45,000 – $75,000/yrFull-timeplumbingpool and water feature servicesassembly and installation

Quick Summary

Plumber responsible for assembling, installing, and repairing pipes, fixtures, and heating/water/drainage systems according to specifications and plumbing codes.

Skills & Keywords

pipe installationplumbing fixturespipe threadingwater systems

The Plumber will

Assemble, install and repair pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems according to specifications and plumbing codes
Study building plans and working drawings to determine required work tools and equipment, and sequence of installations
Inspect structure to ascertain obstructions to be avoided to prevent weakening the structure resulting from pipe installation
Locate and mark pipes and connection positions and passage holes for pipes in walls and floors using ruler, spirit level, and plumb bob
Use hand and power tools to cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings
Use pipe cutters, cutting torch and pipe-threading machine to cut and thread pipes
Use pipe bending machine to bend pipe to required angles
Assemble and install valves, pipe fittings, and pipes made from metals or non-metals
Join pipes using screws, bolts, fittings, solder, plastic solvent, and caulks joints
Fill pipe system with water or air and reads pressure gauges to ensure system is not leaking
Install and repair plumbing fixtures, sinks, commodes, bathtubs, water heaters, hot water tanks, garbage disposal units, dishwashers, and water softeners
Repair and maintain plumbing by replacing washers, mending burst pipes, and opening clogged drains
May perform welding
Maintain pool equipment including sand filters, pumps and accessory equipment, chemical feed pumps, tubing and control system