Plumber — Career Preview

Build the systems that bring water to life

Plumbers install and repair water supply lines, drainage systems, fixtures, and appliances in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.

A day in the life

You fix a burst pipe in a basement, rough-in plumbing for a new bathroom, install a tankless water heater, and snake a stubborn drain. Problem-solving with your hands every day.

Quick facts

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