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title: 8 Skills to Look For In A Plumber - CCS Construction Staffing
description: CCS Construction Staffing, a top temporary staffing agency based in the Southeastern US, lists the top 8 skills you want in your next plumber.
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# [8 Skills to Look For In A Plumber - CCS Construction Staffing](https://blog.staffccs.com/blog/2021/04/26/8-skills-find-plumber)

 Written by [Kristen Braunscheidel](https://blog.staffccs.com/blog/author/kristen-braunscheidel) | Apr 26, 2021 9:00:15 AM

Are you a construction manager looking for new trades? Recruiting for a new construction project means hiring an effective team you can count on. As you build your “roster,” here are 8 skills you should seek as you recruit a plumber.

### 1. OSHA Awareness

Navigating a complicated list of safety guidelines will come naturally to most effective plumbers. Frequent check-ins with OSHA’s updates will be required.

### 2. Code Knowledge

Being well-aware of local and regional plumbing codes is key to a job done well. A quality plumber never cuts corners.

### 3. Flexibility

Plumbing isn’t a 9-5 job in most cases. This can be beneficial to plumbers that can stay flexible, because the job often calls for quick action paired with dedication.

### 4. Troubleshooting

Think of troubleshooting as perseverance – plumbers need to have Plan A, Plan B, and Plan C ready at a minimum. If something goes wrong, a plumber is skilled enough to immediately try something else to solve the issue.

### 5. Blueprint Reading

Plumbers will need to refer to blueprints and quickly analyze the best options for the project. This will also require some quick basic math abilities.

### 6. Fine Motor Skills

Plumbers need to have a honed ability to work with tools and pipes in small areas, so manipulating on a small scale is a must. Fine motor skills will always be present in a great plumber.

### 7. Time Management

Getting the task done quickly is essential. Your ability to budget your time while out on a job will ensure 100% customer satisfaction.

### 8. Customer Service

A friendly face is a huge benefit to plumbers looking to make good money and maintain a consistent client base. Keep up good manners and an outgoing personality to stand out as a plumber that goes above and beyond.

## We Can Help You Find Qualified Plumbers

Seeking skilled trades? [CCS Construction Staffing](https://www.staffccs.com/construction-staffing-agencies/) can pair you with qualified recruits today – check out [our website](https://www.staffccs.com/) to learn more.

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