Plumber skills employers ask for

The most-asked skills

Share of Plumber postings that mention each skill.

1. Plumbingdistinctive79%
2. Blueprint readingdistinctive36%
3. Troubleshootingdistinctive36%
4. Workplace safetydistinctive28%
5. Weldingdistinctive23%
6. Drivingdistinctive20%
7. Scheduling19%
8. Project managementdistinctive18%
9. Lead generationdistinctive17%
10. Customer service17%
11. Regulatory compliance14%
12. Equipment maintenancedistinctive14%
13. HVACdistinctive13%
14. Problem solving13%
15. Communication13%

“Distinctive” means Plumber postings ask for it at least three times as often as jobs overall.

Prove it with a free skill badge:Project management

Where Plumber skills carry over

Roles whose postings ask for the most similar skills. Overlap counts the skills that define each role most.

• Maintenance Technician66% overlapShared: Plumbing, Troubleshooting, Blueprint reading, HVACHow to switch
• Facilities Manager41% overlapShared: Plumbing, Workplace safety, HVAC, Project managementHow to switch
• Maintenance Supervisor39% overlapShared: Plumbing, Driving, HVAC, Equipment maintenanceHow to switch
• Telecommunications Technician36% overlapShared: Troubleshooting, Plumbing, Driving, OSHAHow to switch

Questions

What skills does a Plumber need?

In 166 current Plumber job postings, the skills asked for most often are Plumbing (79%), Blueprint reading (36%), Troubleshooting (36%), Workplace safety (28%), Welding (23%). Percentages are the share of postings that mention each skill.

What jobs can a Plumber move into?

Measured by shared skill demand, the closest roles are Maintenance Technician, Facilities Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, Telecommunications Technician. Maintenance Technician shares skills such as Plumbing, Troubleshooting, Blueprint reading.