In this aspirational book for children, learn in words and pictures how a plumber makes sure everything that carries water works properly. Readers see the tools and tasks of these vital community workers.

Introduces the profession of plumbing, including its history, tools, apprenticeship programs, and areas of specialization.

Buried within the walls and beneath any home, apartment building, office complex, school, or other structure is a complex world of pipes and other systems that make modern life possible. This book introduces, describes, and distinguishes the three related but distinct occupations of plumber, pipefitter, and steamfitter. It provides invaluable guidance on how to follow a path to these jobs. From taking the right classes in high school early on, through trade school, to entry-level apprenticeships, this useful and informative work is a must for anyone interested in three trades that are critical to our collective health, sanitation, and comfort.

People all over the world rely on plumbers to install and maintain piping systems in homes, offices, factories, and other buildings. For those interested in a career as a plumber, this straightforward narrative offers a detailed look at the day-to-day work of professionals in the industry, including opportunities for specialization and advancement. Sidebar profiles of real-life plumbers offer insight into the challenging and rewarding aspects of the career. This instructive resource also offers a glimpse at the future of the profession and the affect of new technological developments in the plumbing industry.

Welcome to the Plumbers field! If you are interested in a career as a plumber, you’ve come to the right book. So what exactly do these people do on the job, day in and day out? What kind of skills and educational background do you need to succeed in these fields? How much can you expect to make, and what are the pros and cons of these various fields? Is this even the right career path for you? How do you avoid burnout and deal with stress? This book can help you answer these questions and more. Plumbers: A Practical Career Guide includes interviews with professionals in a field that has proven to be a stable, lucrative, and growing profession.

Our homes, businesses, and other buildings would not exist without the expert craftsmanship of dedicated trade workers. In this book, readers will learn what it is like to work as a plumber. They will find out what plumbers do each day, what kind of education is required to become a plumber, and much more. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.