What a service plumber job description is for
Plumbers choose between shops on the kind of work, the schedule and the pay. A description that says whether the job is service and repair, remodel rough-ins or new construction, and how emergency calls are shared, gets applications from people who want that work. It also lets you set the licensing bar clearly so unlicensed applicants do not apply for licensed work.
What to put in a service plumber job description
- Service and repair, remodel or new construction work.
- Common jobs: water heaters, drains, fixtures, leaks, repipes.
- The plumbing license your state requires for the role.
- How after-hours and emergency calls are handled.
- Drain cleaning and camera equipment the plumber will run.
- Your pay range and how overtime works.
What a plumber does day to day
- Clears clogged drains and sewer lines with cables and jetters.
- Repairs and replaces water heaters, tank and tankless.
- Finds and fixes leaks in supply and drain lines.
- Sets toilets, faucets, sinks and garbage disposals.
- Runs a camera down a line and explains what it shows.
- Writes up parts used so the invoice goes out before leaving.
Pay, licensing and the first hire
Check what the job pays in your state on our service plumber salary page, from government wage data, before you set the pay line. See what license the work needs in each state on our plumbing licensing pages. Hiring your first helper? Read 1099 vs W-2 first.
How to fill it in
- Add your business name and logo.
- Set the job title, location, schedule and pay.
- Edit the duties and requirements to match the job.
- Download Word or PDF, or copy the text into a job board.
Free tools for plumbing
- Plumbing cost estimator
- Water heater replacement cost calculator
- Plumbing labor rate calculator
- Pipe volume calculator
The same job description for other trades: house cleaning, electrical, general contractor, handyman, hvac, landscaping, lawn care, painting, roofing.
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