Plumber Non-certified
Summary
Assembles, installs, or repairs pipes, fittings, or fixtures of heating, water, or drainage systems, according to specifications or plumbing codes.
Examples of Work
Job functions are specific duties that would be included in the essential functions of the job description. These functions are not all-inclusive nor do they cover the full extent of the duties performed.
Assemble pipe sections, tubing, or fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing, or welding equipment
Install pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances such as dishwashers or water heaters, or fixtures such as sinks or toilets, using hand or power tools
Keep records of work assignments
Fill pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks
Direct helpers engaged in pipe cutting, preassembly, or installation of plumbing systems or components
Maintain or repair plumbing by replacing defective washers, replacing or mending broken pipes, or opening clogged drains
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
Review blueprints, building codes, or specifications to determine work details or procedures
Anchor steel supports from ceiling joists to hold pipes in place
Estimate time, material, or labor costs for use in project plans
Install underground storm, sanitary, or water piping systems, extending piping as needed to connect fixtures and plumbing
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
Install green plumbing equipment, such as faucet flow restrictors, dual-flush or pressure-assisted flush toilets, or tankless hot water heaters
Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes or pipe fittings, using hand or power tools
Weld small pipes or special piping, using specialized techniques, equipment, or materials, such as computer-assisted welding or microchip fabrication
Install alternative water sources, such as rainwater harvesting systems or graywater reuse systems
Recommend energy or water saving products, such as low-flow faucets or shower heads, water-saving toilets, or high-efficiency hot water heaters
Operate University of Florida (UF) vehicles
Education and Experience
Completion of an approved apprenticeship program in plumbing; or a high school diploma and four years of appropriate experience; appropriate vocational/ technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience
Licensure and Certification
Florida Class E operator (driver) license
Supervision
Works under immediate or general supervision
May lead a team or directly supervise
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