Piping plovers, a federally threatened species of shorebirds, are likely losing wetland breeding habitat in the Great Plains as a result of wetland
drainage, climate change or both, according to a
new U.S. Geological Survey study.
• Install
new plumbing systems of water, gas, steam, heat,
drainage, sewage and maintain existing systems • Inspect
pipes and joints of boilers, heaters, valves, pumps, sinks, commodes, tanks, and related components to locate malfunctions • Estimate plumbing labor and material costs • Respond quickly to plumbing fault calls • Prepare documentation to obtain plumbing permits where required • Transport plumbing materials to and from worksites • Use the computer for tracking assignments • Perform routine maintenance of plumbing equipment