Plumber Helper Job Description

A plumber helper is a person who assists a licensed plumber.

A plumber helper may not do plumbing work of any kind.

A plumber helper is not an employee, but rather an independent contractor.

Unlike employees, a plumber helper does not need to be bonded or insured.

Generally, a plumber helper works under the direction of a licensed plumber, but may perform duties alone as well.

A plumber helper typically handles installations and repairs in residential and commercial establishments.

A plumber helper spends the majority of his or her day performing manual labor, such as setting drain traps, unclogging pipes, sorting pipe fittings, and soldering.

Job Brief:

We’re looking for a Plumber Helper to work with us on a variety of plumbing tasks. If you have experience with plumbing and are looking for a new challenge, then this is the job for you!

Plumber Helper Duties:

• Help plumbers by washing out pipes, installing, repairing, and maintaining plumbing systems.
• Assist with demolition, demolition clean up, or cleanup of plumbing fixtures, pipes, and drains.
• Perform a variety of plumbing-related activities, such as removing clogs, installing new plumbing fixtures, making repairs, adding piping, removing debris from drains and pipes, and fabricating and installing new pipes and fixtures.
• Fabricate and install new plumbing fixtures and pipes.
• Install and repair plumbing systems.
• Remove existing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, and tub or shower valves.
• Repair and replace damaged plumbing fixtures, such as bathtubs and sinks.
• Install and make adjustments to plumbing systems.
• Identify, locate, and test leaks.
• Check in with supervisors and customers to make sure the work is being performed satisfactorily.
• Other duties as assigned.

Plumber Helper Responsibilities:

• Work with plumbers and plumbers apprentices to install plumbing fixtures in residential and commercial buildings.
• Instruct plumbers and plumbers apprentices on proper use of tools and materials, problem-solving, and safety procedures.
• Clean and maintain plumbing supply and drain lines, and troubleshoot plumbing problems.
• Remove and replace faucets and fixtures on kitchen and bathroom sinks as well as toilets.
• Clean and sanitize drinking water systems.
• Remove and replace other plumbing fixtures.
• Insure that all work meets safety standards.

Requirements And Skills:

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, and stoop for several hours at a time.
• Ability to reach, bend, and stoop to lift up to 50lbs.
• Ability to lift up to 250lbs.
• Ability to climb stairs.

We at [Company Name] are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive team is essential to building a successful business. We welcome applications from people of all races, religions, national origins, genders, gender identities, gender expressions and ages, as well as veterans and individuals with disabilities.