Licensed journeyman plumber with 7 years in new residential construction and residential service. Handles 5 to 7 service calls a day with a 4.9-star customer rating. Brings water heater, drain and gas line expertise, clean work in occupied homes and a solid grasp of the plumbing code.
Experience
Journeyman Plumber, Clearflow Plumbing Services (San Antonio, TX)
Jan 2022 – Present
Handle 5 to 7 service calls a day on drains, water heaters, leaks and gas lines in occupied homes
Hold a 4.9 out of 5 customer rating across 600+ reviews
Replace about 150 tank and tankless water heaters a year to code and manufacturer specs
Lead re-pipes from polybutylene to PEX, completing most homes in 1 day
Explain repair options and pricing to homeowners before work, keeping callbacks under 2% of jobs
Plumber Apprentice, Hill Country New Home Plumbing (New Braunfels, TX)
Mar 2019 – Dec 2021
Roughed in DWV and water lines for 3 to 4 new homes a week
Passed 96% of rough-in inspections on the first visit
Set tubs, toilets and fixtures at trim-out on 150 homes a year
Education
Certificate in Plumbing Technology, St. Philip’s College (Aug 2018 – May 2019)
Skills
Plumbing: DWV and water supply, water heaters, re-pipes, fixtures, gas piping
Codes: International Plumbing Code and Uniform Plumbing Code as adopted in Texas, fuel gas code
Tools: Drain cameras, PEX and copper tools, press fittings, ServiceTitan
Customer Service: Upfront pricing, clean work areas, clear repair explanations
How to write a Plumber resume
A strong Plumber resume shows the projects you delivered, their value, and how you kept them on time, on budget and safe. Put your most relevant recent role first and make every bullet show a result, not a duty.
Sections, in order
Summary
Experience
Certifications
Skills
Education
Length: One page for most candidates; move to two only if every line is relevant.
Summary: Write two or three lines: your role, your strongest skills, and one result that proves them.
Skills to feature
Project management
Cost estimating
Scheduling (Primavera, MS Project)
Site supervision
Safety compliance (OSHA)
Contract management
Blueprint reading
Subcontractor coordination
Property management
Market analysis
Example bullet points
Delivered a $28M mixed-use build two weeks early and 3% under budget with zero lost-time incidents
Managed 22 subcontractors across 4 concurrent sites using Procore and weekly look-ahead schedules
Closed $45M in commercial lease transactions in 2024, raising portfolio occupancy from 86% to 94%
Tips from recruiters
Name the project type, value and size (square footage or units) for each major project.
List licences and certifications such as PMP, OSHA 30 or a real estate licence.
A projects section works well for construction roles; keep it in reverse chronological order.
Recommended templates
Classic (ATS-friendly): Jake's-style LaTeX classic: small caps and hairline rules
Modern (ATS-friendly): Clean single column with accent headings and rules
Ledger (ATS-friendly): moderncv banking: accent name, bold dates on the right
Plumber resume FAQ
What should a Plumber resume include?
A Plumber resume should show the projects you delivered, their value, and how you kept them on time, on budget and safe. Use these sections in this order: Summary, Experience, Certifications, Skills and Education. Put your most relevant recent role first and make every bullet show a result, not a duty.
What is the best resume template for a Plumber?
Classic, Modern and Ledger work well for Plumber roles. They are single-column with standard headings, so applicant tracking systems (ATS) parse them reliably.
How long should a Plumber resume be?
One page for most candidates; move to two only if every line is relevant.
Which skills should a Plumber put on a resume?
Prioritize the skills named in the job posting. Common ones for Plumber roles are Project management, Cost estimating, Scheduling (Primavera, MS Project), Site supervision, Safety compliance (OSHA) and Contract management.
How do I write strong Plumber resume bullet points?
Start with an action verb, say what you did, and end with a measurable result such as project value, budget variance and schedule variance. For example: "Delivered a $28M mixed-use build two weeks early and 3% under budget with zero lost-time incidents."