Even though plumbers are the first people to call when you have a blocked drain or no hot water, not many people are familiar with all the other tasks they perform. Let’s take a closer look at the duties and responsibilities of a qualified plumbing technician
A plumber’s primary responsibility is to maintain the flow of water, and the drainage of waste products, through the complex plumbing system. Qualified plumbing technicians are usually licensed to work on both residential and commercial buildings
During their apprenticeship, a plumbing technician acquires all the knowledge and skills necessary, these include:
A licensed and qualified plumbing technician must be able to perform the following tasks;
A qualified plumber must know how to cut, weld, assemble, install, perform a pressure test and maintain pipes, fittings, and fixtures of all:
A plumbing technician must be able to determine the source of the plumbing malfunction and have the knowledge and expertise to repair the problem. This includes:
A plumbing technician needs to have the knowledge and skills necessary to work alongside project managers and supervisors in charge of the building project
Plumbing technicians need to know where to source the materials needed and estimate the time it will take to perform the required task. This skill is necessary to be able to provide the client with an accurate cost estimate/quote.
Apart from physical dexterity, plumbing technicians need to have a variety of skills and personality traits to succeed in this profession
Practical skills learned during their apprenticeship aside, a lot of their responsibilities include dealing with different clients, troubleshooting, and problem-solving. Personality traits necessary to become a plumbing technician include: