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Plumber

Blue View Builder · San Diego · United States

Plumber / Pipefitter

Posted: 10/21/2026 · Last checked: 10/23/2026

Job description

Quoted in full from Blue View Builder's job posting. Gavroche does not edit it.

About the Role

The Plumber is responsible for completing plumbing work on-site during the assembly and

installation of factory-built homes. This position connects the home's plumbing rough-ins to

underground mechanical stub-outs and completes finish plumbing to ensure all plumbing

systems are properly installed, connected, tested, and ready for use.

Key Responsibilities

What will this person do on a typical day?

  • Connect factory-installed plumbing rough-ins to underground mechanical stub-outs.
  • Install, connect, and secure water supply, drain, waste, and vent piping as required.
  • Complete finish plumbing, including installation of sinks, faucets, toilets, tubs, showers,
  • and other plumbing fixtures.
  • Make final connections to plumbing fixtures and appliances as required.
  • Test plumbing systems for leaks, proper drainage, and proper operation.
  • Identify and troubleshoot plumbing issues during home assembly and installation.
  • Make necessary adjustments or repairs to ensure plumbing systems meet project
  • requirements.
  • Read and interpret plumbing plans, drawings, and installation details.
  • Coordinate plumbing work with other trades to avoid conflicts and maintain production
  • schedules.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area and properly care for tools and equipment.
  • Follow all applicable plumbing codes, company standards, and job-site safety
  • requirements.

Top 3-4 most important responsibilities:

1. Connect plumbing rough-ins from the factory-built home to underground mechanical

stub-outs.

2. Complete finish plumbing and fixture installation.

3. Test, troubleshoot, and correct plumbing systems to ensure proper operation and

prevent leaks.

4. Complete work safely, accurately, and according to project plans and applicable codes.

Requirements

Must Have

  • Previous plumbing experience in residential construction or a similar setting.
  • Experience with plumbing rough-in and finish plumbing.
  • Ability to connect plumbing systems to underground utilities/mechanical stub-outs.
  • Ability to install and connect residential plumbing fixtures.
  • Ability to read and understand plumbing plans and drawings.
  • Basic knowledge of applicable plumbing codes and safe work practices.
  • Ability to use common plumbing hand and power tools.
  • Ability to work safely in and around factory-built homes during on-site assembly.
  • Ability to work independently while coordinating with other trades and production
  • personnel.

Nice to Have

  • Experience working with modular, manufactured, or factory-built homes.
  • Experience with residential new construction.
  • Plumbing trade certification or applicable license.
  • Experience performing plumbing pressure and leak testing.
  • Experience troubleshooting and repairing residential plumbing systems.
  • Experience working in a production or manufacturing environment.

Additional Information

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crawl, climb, and work in confined or partially

completed areas of a home. Must be able to lift and carry plumbing materials, tools, and fixtures

as required.

Equipment/Tools:

Plumbing hand tools, power tools, pipe cutters, wrenches, testing equipment, and other

standard plumbing equipment.

Safety Requirements:

Must follow all company safety procedures, job-site requirements, and applicable OSHA and

plumbing safety standards. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.

Work Environment:

This is an on-site production position working primarily on factory-built homes during the

assembly and installation process. The position will require coordination with multiple trades and

may involve working both inside and around the home during different stages of construction

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Middle half: 55,921 – 111,764 USD a year; median 81,412 USD.

From 26 adverts by 16 employers that state a salary, annualised.

How plumber / pipefitter roles in the United States are worked

0% fully remote · 0% hybrid · 100% do not say

Of 50 adverts. An advert that does not state a work mode is counted as not saying, not as on-site.

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