• Install underground piping for water, gas, sewer, or storm drain systems
• Cut, thread, glue, solder, or weld pipes to specification using saws, torches, or pipe threaders
• Layout full scale drawings of pipe systems according to blueprints
• Inspect, examine and test installed systems or pipe lines
• Assemble pipe sections, tubing or fittings using couplings, clamps, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking or soldering, brazing or welding equipment
• Install pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, dishwashers, water heaters, sinks or toilets, using hand or power tools
• Install automatic controls to regulate pipe systems
• Maintain or repair plumbing by replacing defective washers, replacing or mending broken pipes or opening clogged drains
• Install faucet flow restrictors, dual-flush or pressure-assisted flush toilets, or tankless water heaters
• Repair hydraulic or air pumps

• New residential and commercial construction and remodels
• Residential and commercial service and repair
• Industrial operations and the oil and gas industry
• Water supply and distribution, wastewater, and other utility and municipalities
• Sales and plumbing supply houses
• Facilities maintenance/service technician (boilers, water heaters, pumps and motors)

• Complex problem-solving and decision-making
• Conducting tests and inspections of products and processes to evaluate quality or performance
• Time management
• Arm-hand steadiness, manual dexterity, and multi-limb coordination
• Visualization
• Oral and written communication skills