What every employer screens for
- Journeyman / master plumber license number with state
- UA Local affiliation (or non-union employer history)
- Total OJT hours and trade school hours
- Code system worked under (UPC, IPC, NSPC, state amendments)
- Medical gas certification (NITC / ASSE 6010) if applicable
- Backflow tester certification with state ID
Certifications to list
Technical skills section
Example bullets that get callbacks
- Installed 2,400 LF of 3" CPVC fire suppression on a 6-story senior living facility; passed hydrostatic test on first walk.
- Tested and certified 38 reduced-pressure backflow assemblies across a hospital campus; logged results in state portal.
- Roughed in and trimmed 84 patient-room medical gas outlets (oxygen, vacuum, medical air) to NFPA 99 standards.
Apprenticeship application note
For UA Local apprenticeship applications, lead with math (algebra and geometry coursework), shop class, and any pre-apprenticeship hours. Include valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel — these are scored on the application.
Frequently asked questions
Should I separate plumbing and pipefitting on my resume?
Yes if you've worked both. UA Locals dispatch them as separate classifications. Use two sub-sections under Experience so the scope is clear to coordinators.
How do I list a backflow certification?
Format as 'Backflow Prevention Tester — TX Cert #XXXXX, exp MM/YYYY.' Always include state and expiration; employers verify both.
Do I need to list residential service calls?
Summarize them: 'Residential service & repair — 4 years, 600+ calls (water heater, drain clearing, fixture replacement).' Save individual bullets for commercial or industrial projects.
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