Free plumber job description template
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Plumber job description template · Fill in the [brackets]
Plumber
About the job
[Business name] is hiring a Plumber who installs, repairs and maintains pipes, fixtures and plumbing systems for customers, to code and on schedule. [One or two sentences about your business and why someone would want to work there.]
What you’ll do
- Install pipes and fixtures such as sinks, toilets, water heaters and [other fixtures]
- Read blueprints and follow state and local building codes
- Determine the materials and equipment needed for each job
- Prepare cost estimates for customers [if part of the role]
- Inspect and test installed pipe systems
- Troubleshoot, maintain and repair plumbing systems
- Keep job records and explain the work to customers
What you need
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Plumbing experience or willingness to start as an apprentice
- Plumbing license [required in your state or locality, if applicable]
- Valid driver's license and a clean driving record [if driving a company truck]
Nice to have
- Journeyman or master plumber license
- Experience with [service calls, new construction or remodels]
How to apply
[Apply link, email or phone], by [date].
[Business name] is an equal opportunity employer.
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Example: the template filled in for a small business
Hypothetical example for Ridgeline Plumbing, a four-truck residential service company.
Ridgeline Plumbing is hiring a full-time Plumber for residential service calls (Monday to Friday, with one weekend on-call a month). You'll diagnose and repair leaks, water heaters and drain problems, give customers a written estimate before starting and keep your truck stocked. We provide the truck and tools.
Notice what makes it work: real hours, the actual tools, who they report to, and one honest reason to want the job. That’s the difference between a blank template and a job description that gets the right applicants.
What a plumber does
A plumber installs, repairs and maintains pipes, fixtures and plumbing systems for customers, to code and on schedule. Typical duties include:
- Install pipes and fixtures such as sinks, toilets, water heaters and other fixtures
- Read blueprints and follow state and local building codes
- Determine the materials and equipment needed for each job
- Prepare cost estimates for customers if part of the role
- Inspect and test installed pipe systems
- Troubleshoot, maintain and repair plumbing systems
Duties adapted from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Requirements, training and licenses
Most plumbers learn on the job through an apprenticeship. Most states and some localities require plumbers to be licensed, so check your state licensing board for what applies to the work you do.
Training: Typically an apprenticeship, learning on the job.
How much does a plumber make?
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook. A median means half earned more and half earned less. Pay in your area may be higher or lower; check postings for similar jobs near you. A growing number of states and cities require a pay range in job postings, so check your local rules before you post.
Before you set the rate, run the free hiring cost calculator. It adds payroll taxes and other costs and shows how much work the hire needs to bring in to pay for itself.
Free template or written for you?
| Free template | Job Description $30 | Hiring Kit $299 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written for | Any business | Your business | Your business |
| Duties and schedule | Typical, with blanks | Yours, filled in | Yours, filled in |
| Pay | National figure | Set for your local market | Set for your local market |
| State rules | “Check your state” | Checked for your state | Checked for your state |
| Ready to post | No, you edit it | Yes | Yes, plus the job posting |
| Performance review form | — | Included free | Included |
| Interview guide and 30-60-90 day plan | — | — | Included |
| Use the template | Have us write it | Get the Hiring Kit |
Free template
- Typical duties with blanks to fill in
- National pay figure
- You edit it before posting
Job Description · $30
- Written for your business: your duties, schedule and pay
- Checked for your state’s rules
- Ready to post
- Free matching performance review form
Hiring Kit · $299
- Everything in the $30 job description
- The job posting
- Interview guide
- 30-60-90 day plan for the new hire
Fixed prices. See what’s included in Job Description Writing and the Hiring Kit.
Common questions
Does my plumber need a license?
Most states and some localities require plumbers to be licensed, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, but the rules differ by state and by the kind of work. Check with your state licensing board before you post, and say in the job description which license you require.
Can I use this template for free?
Yes. Copy it, edit it and post it. It's a starting point written for any business, so fill in the brackets and adjust the duties to your actual job. If you'd rather have it written for your business, ready to post, our Job Description service is $30.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is general information. Requirements for some roles, especially in healthcare, vary by state. Check your state's rules, and talk to an employment attorney if you're unsure.
Published by Groundwork Business Advisory. Updated October 2026. General information, not legal advice. Pay data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 2025 wage estimates.