Plumber

🏷️ Role Code: 2C3 • 🏛️ Department: Trades • 🏗️ Division: Construction

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🚿 Role Profile

💰 EQTBLT	⏰ Commitment	🎯 Level Required	🗳️ Voting Power
28-95/hr	Full-time	Apprentice (1B+)	1.05×+

🎯 Focus: Water & Waste Systems Installation

📍 Location: Active Construction Sites

📜 License: State Plumbing License Required

Plumbers install and maintain water supply, drainage, and gas piping systems in Built By DAO properties. This essential role ensures residents have reliable, safe water and waste systems that meet health codes and sustainability standards.

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🎯 Responsibilities

💧 Water Systems

• 🔧 Install supply piping (copper, PEX, CPVC)

• 🔌 Connect fixtures and appliances

• 🔥 Install water heaters

• 🔍 Test for leaks and pressure

• 🌿 Support water conservation measures

🚽 Drainage Systems

• 📦 Install DWV (drain-waste-vent) piping

• 🚿 Connect toilets, sinks, showers

• 🕳️ Install floor drains and cleanouts

• 💨 Ensure proper venting

• ✅ Test drainage systems

🔥 Gas Piping (if licensed)

• 📦 Install gas supply lines

• 🔌 Connect appliances

• 📏 Pressure test systems

• ✅ Support inspections

• 📜 Ensure code compliance

🔧 Rough-In Work

• 📋 Read plumbing plans

• 🗺️ Layout fixture locations

• 🕳️ Install underground plumbing

• 📦 Run piping in walls/floors

• 🤝 Coordinate with other trades

💰 Compensation

📈 Career Path

📅 Daily Schedule

💧 Systems

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✅ Requirements

Required:

• 📜 Licensed Journeyman Plumber OR Apprentice under supervision

• 📜 Current plumbing license (state requirements)

• 🦺 OSHA 10 certification

• 🏅 DAO membership at Apprentice level or higher

Preferred:

• 🏠 Residential new construction experience

• 🏢 Multi-family project experience

• 🔥 Gas piping certification

• ⭐ Master Plumber license

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🛠️ Tools & Equipment

Tool Type	Examples	Source
🔧 Hand Tools	Wrenches, cutters, reamers	Personal kit
⚡ Power Tools	Threading machines, drills	The Depot
🔬 Specialty	Camera inspection, leak detection	The Depot
🦺 Safety	PPE, confined space equipment	Provided

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📜 Code Knowledge Required

Code	Application
📜 UPC/IPC (Plumbing Code)	All plumbing work
📋 Local amendments	Jurisdiction-specific
🔥 Fuel Gas Code	Gas piping
💧 Water efficiency	Conservation requirements
♿ ADA	Accessible fixtures

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📊 Performance Metrics

Metric	Target	Rating
⭐ Work quality	Pass inspection first time	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
💧 Leak rate	Zero leaks post-testing	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
🦺 Safety	Zero incidents	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
⏱️ Schedule	Meet milestone dates	⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
🤝 Coordination	Minimal trade conflicts	⭐⭐⭐⭐☆

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🦺 View Safety Requirements

Safety Requirements

Requirement	Details
🪖 PPE	Hard hat, safety glasses, boots, gloves
🔥 Hot work	Proper precautions for soldering/brazing
🕳️ Confined spaces	Permit required, proper procedures
📚 Training	Current OSHA, plumbing safety
📢 Reporting	Report all hazards and incidents

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👥 View Related Roles

Works With Daily

• ⚡ Electrician - Water heater, disposal connections

• 🪚 Carpenter - Blocking, access

• ❄️ HVAC Specialist - Hydronic, equipment

• 🏗️ General Contractor - Coordination

Supervision

• 👔 Reports to Plumbing Foreman

• 🤝 Coordinates with Site Supervisor

• ✅ Inspected by Quality Control Inspector

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🗳️ View Governance Participation

As a Contributor+ rank member:

Activity	Access
🗳️ Voting	Yes, with rank-based weight
📝 Proposals	Can submit Operational proposals
🏛️ Committees	Technical and sustainability committees

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🏭 Foundry Resources

Zone	Use
🛠️ The Depot	Tool checkout, equipment
🔧 The Workshop	Training, practice
🏗️ The Yard	Materials storage

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🚀 How to Apply

1. ✅ Ensure DAO membership at Apprentice level

2. 📜 Provide license/credentials documentation

3. 📚 Complete Construction Training

4. 🔧 Pass skills assessment

5. 👥 Get assigned to project team

Ready? Start Your Application →

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🔗 Related Pages

Trades & On-SiteConstruction & PropertyApprentice (Level 1B)The Depot