Master Plumber

Master plumber provides direction to Journeyman and Apprentice plumbers, provides

adequate services to ensure that all water supply networks, waste and drainage

systems are installed, repaired and maintained to meet all standards of building codes

and safety. Master plumber is able to pull plumbing permits with town and state

municipalities.

Responsibilities for this position include:
•Assembles, installs, and repairs pipes, fittings, and fixtures for gas, water, and sanitary

lines - for storm drains, toilets, sinks, boilers, heat exchangers valves, pumps, drinking

fountains, water stills, hot water heaters
•Perform plumbing and general building maintenance services
•Perform backflow testing for irrigation systems
•Will make suggestions to customers on additional plumbing and maintenance needs
•Maintain the license(s) required by the state of Maine for Master Plumber's.
•Remain in compliance with any and all applicable state and local statutes and

ordinances.
•Accountable for all services provided by a Journeyman or Apprentice Plumber under

your supervision.
•Meet with regulatory board members and / or licensing authorities as requiredLocate and

mark pipes and connection positions and passage holes for pipes in walls and floors

using ruler, spirit level, and plumb bob
•Use hand and power tools to cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and

pipe fittings
•Use pipe cutters, cutting torch and pipe-threading machine to cut and thread pipes
•Use pipe bending machine to bend pipe to required angles
•Assemble and install valves, pipe fittings, and pipes made from metals or non-metals
•Join pipes using screws, bolts, fittings, solder, plastic solvent, and caulks joints
•Fill pipe system with water or air and reads pressure gauges to ensure system is not

leaking
•Repair and maintain plumbing by replacing washers, mending burst pipes, and opening

clogged drains
•May perform welding
•Carry out regular maintenance of plumbing systems at commercial and residential sites
•Perform installation of plumbing systems at new properties
•Inspect previously installed plumbing systems at commercial and residential sites
•Perform any necessary repairs to previously installed systems
•Answer calls for plumbing issues from general contractors
•Keep up to date with current safety regulations and requirements for the various

plumbing systems a company installs and maintains and perform routine inspections

Licensing, Certification & Education Requirements
•State of Maine mandated license - Master Plumber License
•High school diploma or equivalent
•Completion of a plumbing apprenticeship & journeyman or another type of formal

plumbing training
•Valid driver's license
•Must have or be able to obtain OSHA 10 hour or 30 hour certification
•Ability to use a wide variety of plumbing tools and techniques
•All state and federal-mandated licenses required to practice
•Willingness to respond to emergency plumbing situations at odd hours

Skills & Qualities

• High sense of urgency and focus on customer service
• Must have good communication, training and presentation skills
• Must approach business and compliance issues with enthusiasm, recognizing the potential for
• growth
• Assists in making decisions on all normal and complex repairs
• Ability to lift and carry 70 lbs