National Occupational Classification for Statistics (NOC-S) 2006

• H - Trades, Transport and Equipment Operators and Related Occupations
• H1 - Construction Trades
• H11 - Plumbers, Pipefitters and Gas Fitters

H111 - Plumbers

Plumbers install, repair and maintain pipes, fixtures and other plumbing equipment used for water distribution and waste water disposal in residential, commercial and industrial buildings. They are employed in maintenance departments of factories, plants and similar establishments, by plumbing contractors, or they may be self-employed.

• Example Titles

  • apprentice plumber
  • journeyman / woman plumber
  • maintenance and repair plumber
  • maintenance and repair plumber, (non-construction)
  • maintenance plumber
  • marine plumber
  • plumber
  • plumber - pipefitting
  • plumber apprentice
  • plumber, (non-construction) maintenance and repair
  • plumber, maintenance and repair
  • plumber, residential construction
  • plumber-gas fitter - military
  • plumbing installer
  • plumbing mechanic
  • radiator plumber
  • residential construction plumber

• Exclusion

  • Foremen/women supervising plumbers (See H013 Contractors and Supervisors, Pipefitting Trades)
  • Pipefitters (See H112 Steamfitters, Pipefitters and Sprinkler System Installers)