Plumber job description template

Position Identification Details

1. Position Summary

The Plumber installs, repairs, inspects, and maintains residential, commercial, and light industrial plumbing systems, fixtures, piping, and drainage networks across client sites served by [ORGANIZATION_NAME]. Reporting directly to [REPORTS_TO_TITLE], this role acts as a field technical specialist responsible for delivering code-compliant potable water, drainage, venting, and hydronic systems. The position directly impacts operational safety, client satisfaction, and regulatory compliance by resolving complex mechanical issues, preventing property water damage, and safeguarding public health. The primary outcome of this role is the reliable, safe, and efficient execution of plumbing work in accordance with trade best practices, company quality standards, and provincial regulatory codes.

2. Key Responsibilities

1. System Installation and Rough-In Plumbing (25%)

• Measures, cuts, threads, bends, and joins piping materials including copper, PEX, PVC, ABS, and cast iron using mechanical, thermal, and chemical joining techniques.
• Installs rough-in water distribution lines, sanitary drainage networks, and venting stacks in new construction and renovation projects according to mechanical schematics and local plumbing codes.
• Secures pipe assemblies, brackets, hangers, and supports to structural elements to prevent vibration, movement, and joint failure.

2. System Maintenance, Diagnosis, and Repair (20%)

• Diagnoses system malfunctions, pressure irregularities, and pipe blockages using pressure gauges, electronic line locators, and drain inspection camera systems.
• Repairs and replaces broken, corroded, or frozen water and drainage lines to restore system integrity with minimal disruption to client operations.
• Clears clogged drains, sewer lines, and grease traps using mechanical snakes, hydro-jetting equipment, and appropriate trade tooling.

3. Fixture and Mechanical Equipment Installation (15%)

• Installs, commissions, and services plumbing fixtures, sinks, toilets, faucets, shower valves, commercial grease interceptors, and backflow preventers.
• Installs, vents, and connects domestic hot water heaters, tankless units, circulation pumps, and filtration systems to water and electrical or gas supply points.
• Tests installed fixtures and appliances under operational pressure to verify watertight joints, proper flow rates, and safe temperature limits.

4. Code Adherence, Permitting, and Quality Assurance (10%)

• Reviews building plans, architectural drawings, and job specifications to plan installation sequences and confirm trade compliance.
• Coordinates mandatory site inspections with municipal authorities and rectifies identified code deficiencies before job sign-off.
• Conducts hydrostatic, pneumatic, and air-pressure testing on newly installed systems to confirm structural integrity and regulatory compliance.

5. Health, Safety, and Hazard Control (10%)

• Performs pre-task hazard assessments on every job site and identifies risks related to confined spaces, hot work, trenching, and overhead hazards.
• Operates personal protective equipment as outlined in [REQUIRED_PPE] and maintains a clean, hazard-free work perimeter.
• Follows Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) protocols when handling chemical solvents, pipe primers, glues, and biological contaminants.

6. Service Tracking, Inventory, and Job Costing (10%)

• Completes field work orders, time tracking, material usage logs, and safety inspection checklists in [HRIS_NAME] or the service dispatch application within [N_BUSINESS_DAYS] of job completion.
• Manages service vehicle inventory, restocking standard brass fittings, valves, pipe sections, and consumable supplies through [OWNER_OR_MANAGER].
• Estimates material requirements and billable labor hours for proposed service repairs to support clear and transparent customer estimates.

7. Client Communication and Apprentice Supervision (10%)

• Explains plumbing issues, proposed solutions, and estimated repair timelines directly to property owners, facility managers, or general contractors in plain language.
• Supervises, guides, and mentors registered apprentice plumbers on job sites, demonstrating correct trade techniques and safe tool usage.
• Cleans work areas upon project completion, ensuring job sites are left in a secure, tidy, and professional condition.

3. Qualifications & Experience

Job Qualifications and Trade Requirements

4. Competencies

Core Role Competencies

5. Working Conditions & Performance Measures

5.1 Working Conditions and Physical Demands

This role involves active trade work in diverse physical environments. The following physical and environmental demands are essential job requirements used for recruitment, accommodation assessments, and return-to-work planning.

Operational Demands and Environmental Exposure

5.2 Performance Measures

Key Performance Indicators

5.3 Career Path

• Typical Prior Roles: Registered Apprentice Plumber (Levels 1–4), Plumbing Helper, Mechanical Labourer, Pipefitter Apprentice.
• Typical Next Roles: Lead Plumber, Plumbing Field Supervisor, Estimator, Mechanical Service Manager, Operations Manager, Business Owner/Master Plumber.

5.4 Position Acknowledgement and Sign-Off

This job description is an accurate summary of the primary duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and physical requirements of the Plumber role at [ORGANIZATION_NAME]. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned. Operational priorities, emergency response requirements, and business conditions may require changes to the specific duties and work assignments. [ORGANIZATION_NAME] reserves the right to amend this document with reasonable notice in consultation with the incumbent.

Employee Acknowledgement:

I acknowledge that I have received, reviewed, and understand the requirements, working conditions, and expectations outlined in this job description.

Name: [EMPLOYEE_NAME]
Signature: _________
Date: [DD-MMM-YYYY]

Manager Sign-Off:

I confirm that this job description accurately represents the core responsibilities, working conditions, and performance standards required of this role.

Name: [MANAGER_NAME]
Title: [REPORTS_TO_TITLE]
Signature: _________
Date: [DD-MMM-YYYY]

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