Plumber resume: example and a prompt to write yours
Plumbing shops hire for two very different kinds of work: service calls where you meet homeowners and diagnose fast, and new construction where you rough-in to plan and pass inspection. This prompt has your agent write a plumber resume that shows which you do best, with your license and certifications up front.
The prompt
- Write my plumber resume for [COMPANY OR JOB POSTING LINK]. I'm [YOUR NAME] in [CITY, STATE]. License: [APPRENTICE, JOURNEYMAN OR MASTER PLUMBER, STATE, YEAR]. Experience: [EMPLOYERS, DATES, SERVICE OR NEW CONSTRUCTION, RESIDENTIAL OR COMMERCIAL, TYPICAL JOBS, CALLS PER DAY, RESULTS]. Certifications: [E.G. BACKFLOW TESTER, MEDICAL GAS, OSHA 10, WATER HEATER BRANDS]. Show diagnostics, installs, code compliance and customer results with numbers. One page, ATS-friendly, Word and PDF.
What to change
- [COMPANY OR JOB POSTING LINK]: A plumbing service company, mechanical contractor, facility or the job link.
- [YOUR NAME]: Your full name.
- [CITY, STATE]: Your service area.
- [APPRENTICE, JOURNEYMAN OR MASTER PLUMBER, STATE, YEAR]: e.g. "Journeyman Plumber, Ohio, 2020" or "3rd-year apprentice, 6,000 hours".
- [EMPLOYERS, DATES, SERVICE OR NEW CONSTRUCTION, RESIDENTIAL OR COMMERCIAL, TYPICAL JOBS, CALLS PER DAY, RESULTS]: e.g. "FlowRight Plumbing, 2020–now, residential service, 5–7 calls a day, water heaters, drain cleaning, repipes, 4.9 reviews".
- [E.G. BACKFLOW TESTER, MEDICAL GAS, OSHA 10, WATER HEATER BRANDS]: Backflow prevention tester, ASSE 6010 medical gas, gas piping, tankless water heater training, OSHA 10.
Example result
- Jake Morrison
- Columbus, OH · jake.morrison@email.com · (614) 555-0151
- License and certifications
- • Journeyman Plumber, Ohio · 2020
- • Certified Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester · 2022
- • Tankless water heater installation training (Rinnai, Navien)
- • OSHA 10 Construction
- Summary
- Journeyman plumber with 8 years in residential service and repair. Diagnoses leaks, drains and water heater problems on the first visit, explains options clearly to homeowners and keeps a 4.9-star average on customer reviews.
- Experience
- Service Plumber, FlowRight Plumbing · Columbus, OH · 2020 – today
- • Run 5–7 service calls a day: leaks, clogs, fixtures, sump pumps, water heaters and gas lines
- • Installed 300+ tank and tankless water heaters to code with permits and inspections
- • Average $1,450 per ticket by offering repair and replacement options, with no pressure sales complaints
- • Use camera inspection and locators to find sewer line breaks before excavation
- • Test and certify 40+ commercial backflow devices a year
- • Keep the truck stocked and invoice on the job in ServiceTitan
- Plumbing Apprentice, Buckeye Mechanical · Columbus, OH · 2016 – 2020
- • New construction rough-in and finish for apartments and townhomes: PEX, copper, PVC and cast iron
- • Read plans and laid out DWV and supply systems for 120+ units
- Skills
- Leak and drain diagnostics · Water heater installation · Gas piping · Sewer camera inspection · Hydro jetting · Fixture installation · Repiping · Backflow testing · Plumbing code · Customer communication · ServiceTitan
How to do it with todo.is
- Copy the prompt and fill in the [brackets] with your license and work.
- Paste it on the Today screen in todo.is, or send it to your agent on Telegram or WhatsApp.
- Your agent writes the resume and gives you Word and PDF files.
- Switching from new construction to service? Ask for a version that leads with customer work.
Tips for a better result
- State clearly whether you're a service or construction plumber, and residential or commercial.
- Service shops like calls per day, average ticket and review scores. Construction shops like units and inspections passed.
- Backflow, medical gas and gas line certifications often mean higher pay. Put them at the top.
- Name the software you use (ServiceTitan, Housecall Pro, Jobber) if you've invoiced on the job.
- Apprentices: list hours, school year and the materials you work with (PEX, copper, cast iron).
plumber resume: FAQ
- What should be on a plumber resume? License level and state, service or construction experience, typical jobs, certifications like backflow or medical gas, tools and software, and customer or inspection results.
- How long does it take to become a journeyman plumber? Most states require a 4 to 5 year apprenticeship with several thousand hours of work and classroom training, then an exam. Rules vary by state.
- How do I write a plumbing apprentice resume? List your apprenticeship program and hours, the jobs you've helped with, materials and tools you use, and safety training. Add any construction or maintenance work.
- Can my agent make me a simple business website instead? Yes. If you work for yourself, todo.is can publish a simple static site with your services and contact details.
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