A plumber resume has to prove you install and repair systems correctly, safely, and to code — the things that prevent callbacks and failed inspections. Hiring managers look for your license level, the systems you have worked on, and reliable, customer-ready service. This example shows how to lead with your license, describe installation and repair work with concrete systems and standards, and keep the resume clean for contractors and ATS alike.
Sample resume
Carlos Mendez
Licensed Journeyman Plumber · Residential & Commercial
Indianapolis, IN
Professional summary
Licensed journeyman plumber with 7 years in residential and commercial service, installation, and repair. Strong on code compliance, clean job sites, and clear customer communication.
Experience
Journeyman Plumber
Jun 2020 – Present
Circle City Plumbing · Indianapolis, IN
- Installed and repaired water, drain, waste, and vent systems on residential and commercial jobs to code.
- Diagnosed leaks and fixture issues on 8–10 service calls per day, resolving most on the first visit.
- Explained repair options and pricing clearly, earning repeat business and strong reviews.
Apprentice Plumber
Jun 2016 – May 2020
Hoosier Mechanical · Indianapolis, IN
- Completed a 4-year apprenticeship covering rough-in, fixture setting, and pipe fitting.
- Read plans, measured materials, and prepped work areas for efficient installs.
Education
- Journeyman Plumber License (IN) — State of IndianaJan 2020 – Jun 2020
- Plumbing Apprenticeship, PHCC — Plumbing-Heating-Cooling ContractorsSep 2016 – Jun 2020
Skills
Sample resume summary
Plumber resume built around installation, repair, inspections, customer service, and job-site safety.
Achievement bullet examples
- Installed and repaired water, drainage, and fixture systems for residential and commercial jobs.
- Read plans, measured materials, and prepared work areas for efficient service calls.
- Explained repair options clearly while maintaining clean and safe job sites.
Skills to highlight
ATS keywords
How to write this resume
Lead with your license level
Apprentice, journeyman, or master plumber plus the state is the first thing contractors check. Put it in the header or a certifications line up top.
Name systems, codes, and volume
Reference the systems you work on, code compliance, and service-call volume. Specific detail proves competence and reduces callback risk in the reader’s mind.
Show customer-ready service
Explaining options, fair pricing, and clean job sites drive reviews and repeat work. Trades employers value plumbers who represent them well.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Not stating license level and state clearly.
- Describing tasks vaguely instead of the systems and codes you worked to.
- Omitting the apprenticeship hours or training that qualify you.
- Ignoring the customer-service side that drives reviews and repeat jobs.
Frequently asked questions
What should a plumber resume include?
License level and state, a summary, installation and repair experience referencing systems and codes, apprenticeship/training, and core trade and customer-service skills.
How do I list my plumbing license on a resume?
Put it in the header or a certifications section near the top, stating the level (apprentice, journeyman, master) and the state so it cannot be missed.
Do plumbers need a one-page resume?
One page is ideal. Focus on your license, recent service and installation work, code compliance, and customer reviews rather than every job held.