A journeyman plumber is a person who has been an apprentice plumber for three or more years.
A journeyman plumber is often certified to work on any plumbing job, including new construction, remodeling, and fixing leaks.
A journeyman plumber typically needs 2,000 hours of hands-on training and must pass an exam to become a certified journeyman plumber.
A journeyman plumber is often qualified to handle any job that is larger than a do-it-yourself project, such as installing piping in a new structure or replacing the entire system in a home.

Journeyman Plumber Job Description

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Job Brief:Journeyman Plumber Duties:Journeyman Plumber Responsibilities:Requirements And Skills:Job Brief:
We're looking for a Journeyman Plumber to join our team. We offer competitive wages and benefits, and the opportunity to work on a variety of interesting projects. If you're a Journeyman Plumber with a strong work ethic and a desire to learn, we'd love to hear from you.
Journeyman Plumber Duties:
- Oversee the installation process of plumbing systems
- Assist with troubleshooting problems
- Maintain professional appearance and demeanor
- Meet or exceed customer service expectations
- Be respectful in dealing with others
- Be respectful in dealing with customers
- Maintain a safe working environment
Journeyman Plumber Responsibilities:
- Perform maintenance, installation, and repairs on plumbing systems, equipment, and fixtures, including drain cleaning, flushing, and hydro jetting
- Install, maintain, and repair water, sewage, gas, and trash systems
- Maintain and repair drainage, catch basins, sump pumps, underground piping, and drainage and sewer systems
- Diagnose and service existing plumbing hardware
- Perform water line work, including pulling new pipes, replacing water mains, and attaching valves
- Plumb and repair gas lines, including laying, testing, installing, adjusting, and repairing gas piping
- Install and repair gas appliances, including furnaces, water heaters, and boilers
- Install water heaters and boilers
- Install and repair plumbing fixtures
- Use hand and power tools
- Drain and vent pipe
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Requirements And Skills:
- High school diploma or GED
- 3+ years experience in plumbing work, including drain, toilet, vent, and water heater installations
- Ability to perform plumbing maintenance, including cleaning, greasing, and adjusting
- Ability to operate plumbing tools and machinery, including drain
At [Company Name], we believe that diversity and inclusion are key to building a strong team. We encourage applications from people of all races, religions, national origins, genders, and ages, as well as veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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