What Skills Does a Plumber Need?

Plumbers install and maintain the pipes and valves that make up a building’s water and drainage systems. 

Plumbing distributes clean water to faucets and showers while removing waste, making plumbers key figures in a sanitary and healthy society. 

What are some of the skills and interests a plumber should have to set them up for success? 

• Being Active: Plumbing work involves some physical activity and the use of tools like pipe wrenches and hack saws. 
• Detail-Oriented: Precision is important in plumbing work.  
• Math & Numbers: Plumbers use calculations to calculate pipe measurements. 
• Troubleshooting: Plumbers often need to troubleshoot to identify problems and find solutions. 

To learn more about careers as a plumber, check out our plumber career page.