| Plumbing is one career area that is both diverse in the | | | | plumbing business which is very rewarding. |
| types of job tasks and the job areas where | | | | Plumbers have the option of specializing in a number |
| plumbers can be found working. When most people | | | | of specific career areas such as pipe-layers, |
| think of plumbers, they think of professionals that | | | | pipe-fitters, sprinkler-fitters, and steamfitters. Their |
| deal with broken water pipes and blockages in the | | | | tasks will include installing and working on various pipe |
| sewer lines. However, there is much more involved in | | | | systems. For instance pipe-layers will lay pipes for |
| the plumbing industry which has resulted in many | | | | drainage, water, sewer, or gas systems. Pipe-fitters |
| types of plumbing career paths that people can | | | | will work with low pressure and high pressure pipes |
| pursue as professional plumbers. | | | | that are used for commercial purposes such as |
| Today, there are more plumbing opportunities | | | | central air conditioning or heating. Steamfitters work |
| available in a wide variety of business areas where | | | | with pipes that carry substances such as gases that |
| both male and female plumbers can be found | | | | are in an extremely high-pressure state. |
| working. For instance, plumbers can be found working | | | | Sprinkler-fitters install automated sprinkler systems in |
| in large construction companies, home renovation | | | | buildings such as office buildings and apartment |
| companies, as government contractors, and in | | | | building as part of a fire alarm system. Plumbers can |
| national plumbing chains. | | | | also have a career in the Air Force where they can |
| The job functions of plumbers will vary according to | | | | utilize their plumbing skills and education to install and |
| the type of plumbing career and the particular | | | | maintain water, waste water and gas systems. |
| business sector. For instance, commercial plumbers | | | | Plumbers have always served an important role in |
| can be found repairing and managing waste systems | | | | society, not only in keeping our home plumbing |
| and water systems in commercial buildings and | | | | systems safe and in good working order, but they |
| properties, government facilities, and large buildings in | | | | also play an important role in commercial and |
| the process of being constructed such as business | | | | governmental organizations. Many plumbing career |
| buildings, apartment buildings, and large buildings | | | | opportunities will require undertaking intensive |
| designed for shopping malls, hotels...etc. | | | | education and training to become certified as a |
| Another career area where plumbers can work is | | | | professional plumber. A career as a plumber is |
| municipal governments in the municipality's large | | | | challenging and financially and personally rewarding. |
| waste management system. As well, plumbers will | | | | Plumbing is one career area that offers many |
| work in conjunction with building and home inspectors | | | | opportunities for those seeking a financially, |
| by inspecting plumbing systems to make sure they | | | | challenging, and rewarding career. Whether it is a |
| are in top working condition and safe. They can also | | | | home, commercial, or another organization that |
| be found working with home contractors to | | | | requires the skills of a professional plumber, you will |
| determine where to lay plumbing pipes for such | | | | have peace of mind knowing that your project is in |
| devices as washing machines, dishwashers, pools, and | | | | safe hands. |
| wells. As well, many plumbers will operate their own | | | | |