Plumber Job Description Template
Fill in your company, location, pay and requirements to get a complete plumber job description you can post anywhere. Copy it, download it as text or save it as a PDF.
Your job description
[Company name] is hiring: Plumber ([Job type])
Location: [City], [State]
Pay: $[Pay from] to $[Pay to] [Pay per]
Schedule: [Schedule]
Job summary
[Company name] needs a plumber in [City], [State] to install and repair water, drain and gas piping and fixtures in homes and businesses, on new construction and on service calls.
Responsibilities
- Install and repair water supply, drain, waste and vent piping and fixtures
- Install and service water heaters, including tankless units
- Clear drains and sewer lines and inspect them with a camera
- Read plans and lay out rough-in and finish work to the plumbing code
- Work on gas lines where licensed
- Explain repairs and prices to customers and keep accurate job records
Requirements
- [License]
- [Experience] of experience in residential or commercial plumbing
- Knowledge of the state and local plumbing code
- Valid driver's license
- Authorized to work in the United States
- [Anything else the job needs]
Preferred
- Backflow testing certification
- Service and repair experience
Physical demands and work environment
Working in trenches, crawl spaces and tight spaces, kneeling and lifting up to 75 pounds, and working outdoors in all weather.
Pay and benefits
$[Pay from] to $[Pay to] [Pay per], depending on license and experience. Benefits: [Benefits].
Schedule
[Job type]. [Schedule]. On-call rotation for emergencies; overtime is paid as the law requires.
Equal opportunity employer
[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
How to apply
[How to apply]
Typical pay
Licensed plumbers are commonly offered about $25 to $40 an hour in 2026; apprentices less, service plumbers with on-call pay more. Check local pay before you post.
Pay range checklist
- Give both ends of the range you would really pay, not "up to" or "competitive".
- Use the pay unit candidates expect: an hour for hourly jobs, a mile or a week for drivers.
- Mention overtime, shift differentials, per diem or bonuses separately from the base range.
- Check your state's minimum wage and any city minimum wage.
- Keep the same range in every copy of the posting.
- Check whether your state requires a range: pay transparency laws by state.
Tips for a plumber posting
- Name the license level; most states license journeyman and master plumbers separately.
- Put the pay in the first lines. Postings with a clear rate or range get more applicants, and many states now require a range.
- List only the requirements you would really turn someone away for. Each extra "must have" cuts the number of people who apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a plumber job description include?
The license level, new construction or service work, residential or commercial, on-call duties, whether a vehicle and tools are provided, and the pay.
Can an apprentice plumber work alone?
That depends on the state. Most states require apprentices to work under a licensed plumber, so say who the apprentice will work with.
Can I copy this plumber job description?
Yes. It is free to copy, edit and post on your website or any job board. Fill in your details above, then copy the text or download it.
Do I have to list a pay range in a plumber posting?
15 states require a good-faith pay range in job postings for employers above a set size, and more require it on request. Even where it is not required, a clear range gets more applicants.
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