A plumber installs and repairs pipes that carry water, gas, sewage or wastewater.
When a new building or home is under construction, plumbers are usually
on the construction crew. He or she may also connect gas lines used for
heating and cooling and work alongside other craftsmen on the
construction site, like electricians.
As buildings and homes age, pipes sometimes crack or break and need
replacing — or even become obstructed or damaged by roots. The plumber
may then need to call another professional out who can help fix the
problem.
Plumbers also do basic repairs like unclogging toilets, fixing leaky
faucets, or just repairing old pipes that may leak over time. Of course,
no plumber is complete without his or her toolbox. You may carry such
basic tools as a plunger, toilet auger, adjustable wrench, Teflon tape,
pliers, gloves, hack saw, hammer and tape measure. Overall, you’ll use a
variety of hand and power tools needed to get the job done.
Working as a plumber can be a good career if you enjoy working with
your hands, occasionally getting dirty, and the freedom of being
assigned to projects where you get to work on your own.
