How to become a plumber?

John Felciano · February 2005

Try checking the internet for a state site such as department of labor.Here in Connecticut all the stste licensing information is available on line,but that won't help you.

Jeff_17 · January 2005

How to become a plumber?

I would like to know what it takes to become a licensed plumber in NJ. Any information on the process of becoming licensed would be appreciated.

Thanks

Weezbo · January 2005

if you are over the age of 5 act as though you ARE a plumber.

see yourself as a plumber .Think like water.study ,work and Live like a plumber*~/:)

Robert O'Connor_7 · January 2005

So you wanna be a plumber??

Try this.

http://www.njconsumeraffairs.net/adoption/mpado415.htm

Robert O'Connor/NJ

jbplumber · January 2005

Buy a pair of plumber pants good luck. J.Lockard

Sweet_2 · January 2005

Word of advice

dont bite your finger nails. Best thing you could do, check out your options. Apprenticeship is strongly advised.

Scott Gregg · January 2005

Apprenticship

Contact a couple good area companies and ask about their apprenticship program. Once you find a company with one, you can get everything you need from them.

Al Corelli - Agix Associates · January 2005

Remember the two most important things:
1. Crap runs downhill.
2. Payday is Friday.

Good luck in your choice of profession. You will be in the company of great people.

Al (The Heat Guy)

Steve Paul · January 2005

becoming a plumber

Where in NJ are you located? Find a licensed Plumbing contractor that will hire you as a first year apprentice and will sponsor you for enrollment in a Federally approved apprentiship program. Most of the counties in NJ have apprentiship programs run by the Vocational schools. But you must be sponsored by a contractor. If you are in the Middlesex, Somerset or Monmouth areas, write back, perhaps we can help. Good luck

paul lessard_3 · January 2005

grrrrr

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tommyoil · January 2005

MAKE SURE

you got the crack to match the pants. VERY important while on your hands and knees on every job.

Howwen · January 2005

Learn as much as you can

I am a licensed Master plumber in NJ. If you are still in high school get in your technical school. If you are out of school you will need to be an apprentice for a total of 5 years before you can take your test. This can be done either through a union apprenticeship or through a county vo tech school program while working for a licensed plumber. The biggest thing that you can do is get out in the field, find a plumber willing to be a mentor and LEARN from him.

Good luck to you,

Don't let those who denegrate our field get you down!

HB

paul lessard_3 · January 2005

And don't listen to the fools

Who try to belittle your profession with the same old lamo jokes

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Rookie · January 2005

What kind of Plumber?

The key is to find out what type of work will excited you.Commercial work large pipe long project, large crews many personalities.Residential smaller scale projects, smaller crews or service work.There is a lot of pro's and con's, I would sugest working for a small company one or two man shop, just in the beganing so you have a mentor someone that will take the time to explain things to you, then you can move on to broaden your horizons.

mp1969 · January 2005

Becoming a Plumber

Contrary to some of the jabs you are receiving here plumbing is a very noble and challenging field. The plumber truly protects the health of the nation. Going to PM Magazines site and looking for their history of plumbing series will give you an accurate feel for this trade.
The physical and mental demands are somewhat challenging yet the rewards are a very livable wage and a demand for tradesmen (especially in repair /remodel work) is high This requires more experienced and better trained plumbing techs)
My father was a plumber, two brothers are plumbers , two nephews are plumbers and I have a Master's License in Wisconsin (I have held Master's licenses in Michigan, Minnesota and Georgia). I have absolutely no regrets and would encourage anyone with true interest to pursue this rewarding profession!

Feel free to contact me for further info ( I taught apprentices at tech school for 6 years and can give you general info about pursuing this career!

Good Luck!
Rich Kontny
rkontny@charter.net

tommyoil · January 2005

And above all

no matter what you choose to do in life, keep your sense of humor. My Dad was a plumber for over 50 years. If I got myself in a huff everytime someone made a joke about this profession, I would have never gotten into it myself. However, since I find it incredibly rewarding to be in the service of others I have followed proudly in his footsteps with no regrets. I was fortunate to have him as a springboard into the field. Believe me, I have heard my share of comments/jokes. If you cant handle simple things like that, you dont belong in public service of any kind. I think what this profession needs is some new blood with some new jokes. I, like Paul, get tired of the "same old jokes".

Robert O'Connor_7 · January 2005

Jay?

I guess we scared him off...Robert O'Connor/NJ

Rookie · January 2005

Be a Plumber

Being a Plumber is cool, when you go to a dinner parties you are the most popular!!!

Weezbo · February 2005

Thanks for saying it in Irish for me,

How to become a plumber?

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