OCCUPATIONAL
PROFILE
Plumbing Technician (47-3015.00)


At-a-Glance Statistics
Sample Drain Technician, Gas Fitter, Helper, Irrigation Installation Specialist, Irrigation
Technician, Plumber's Helper, Service Technician, Sprinkler Fitter, Sprinkler
Installer, Sprinkler Repair Technician
Job Titles
Key Tasks • Measure, cut, thread and assemble new pipe, placing the assembled pipe in
hangers or other supports.
•	Cut or drill holes in walls or floors to accommodate the passage of pipes.
•	Perform rough-ins, repair and replace fixtures and water heaters, and locate,
repair, or remove leaking or broken pipes.
•	Assist pipe fitters in the layout, assembly, and installation of piping for air,
ammonia, gas, and water systems.
•	Cut pipe and lift up to fitters.
•	Fit or assist in fitting valves, couplings, or assemblies to tanks, pumps, or
systems, using hand tools.
•	Requisition tools and equipment select type and size of pipe and collect and
transport materials and equipment to work site.
•	Mount brackets and hangers on walls and ceilings to hold pipes and set
sleeves or inserts to provide support for pipes.
•	Excavate and grade ditches and lay and join pipe for water and sewer
service.
•	Disassemble and remove damaged or worn pipe.
•	Fill pipes with sand or resin to prevent distortion and hold pipes during
bending and installation.
•	Immerse pipe in chemical solution to remove dirt, oil, and scale.
All data sourced fromO'NET OnLine (2018) https./Avww .onetonline.org/.

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Education and Training Top Industries
Post-secondary
certificate
61%
High school
diploma or
equivalent
31%
Associate's
Degree
5%
Median Wages
Hourly
$14.89
EH
Annually
$30,980

Construction
Number Employed

57,000 positions
9,200 job openings
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