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is a rewarding option for people who like to work with their hands, have strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, and don’t mind getting dirty while doing their jobs. The Work of Plumbing Professionals When most people think of plumbers, they picture those who fix their broken toilets or unclog frozen pipes, but there are many other work settings and specialties for plumbing professionals. Residential plumbers work for plumbing service companies or have their own businesses. They come to your house when your toilet

A commercial plumber at work on piping systems for a new water treatment plant.

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Careers in Infrastructure: Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters