Plumbers Helper

The Plumbers Helper aids the technician in all daily and scheduled tasks. Including but not limited to maintenance, repairs, and installations of all types of plumbing equipment, domestic water systems, sewer systems, and related devices. The Helper is also responsible for the proper clean-up and storage of equipment and the overall cleaning of the work area.

Operational:

• Assist plumbers by performing rough ins, repairing, and replacing fixtures, and locating and repairing leaking or broken pipes.
• Cut or drill holes in walls or floors to accommodate the passage of pipes.
• Measure, cut, thread, and assemble new pipe, placing the assembled pipe in hangers or other supports.
• Mount brackets and hangers on walls and ceilings to hold pipes and set sleeves or inserts to provide support for pipes.
• Requisition tools and equipment, select type and size of pipe, and collect and transport materials and equipment to work site.
• Fit or assist in fitting valves, couplings, or assemblies to tanks, pumps, or systems, using hand tools.
• Assist pipefitters in the layout, assembly, and installation of piping for air, ammonia, gas, and water systems.
• Excavate and grade ditches and lay and join pipe for water and sewer service with supervision.
• Cut pipe and lift to fitters.
• Disassemble and remove damaged or worn pipe.
• Perform cleaning tasks after work is complete to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Retain pertinent information to further industry knowledge and skills.