Anthony Roman Barboza
DesMoines
Summary
Dedicated Trades Professional committed to hands-on work and career development through experience. Demonstrated reliability by consistently arriving early and maintaining a strong work ethic while completing tasks efficiently. Motivated to pursue plumbing as a long-term career, leveraging problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn from experienced professionals.
Overview
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Language
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Apprentice Plumber
Clogbusters
DesMoines
02.2024 - 06.2026
- Assisted in installing plumbing fixtures and systems under supervision.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure work environment.
- Collaborated with senior plumbers to troubleshoot plumbing issues effectively.
- Maintained tools and equipment for optimal performance and reliability.
- Learned and applied plumbing codes during installations and repairs.
- Provided support in diagnosing leaks and other plumbing malfunctions.
- Communicated with clients to understand their plumbing needs clearly.
- Supported journeyman plumbers in repairing and maintaining pipes, fixtures, and plumbing equipment to ensure system functionality.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Repaired leaking valves, replaced defective washers and gaskets, repaired or replaced broken pipes.
- Installed water heaters according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Installed valves, hangers and flanges inside piping systems.
- Utilized hand tools such as wrenches and saws during installation process.
- Connected gas lines to stoves, furnaces, grills following safety protocols.
- Determined right tools and equipment needed to successfully complete jobs.
- Conducted tests to identify pipe leaks using air and water pressure gauges, contributing to effective troubleshooting.
- Identified and located required tools prior to starting each project.
- Calculated flow rates through pipes based on the size of the pipe diameter and length of run.
- Operated tools and equipment such as hand saws, pipe cutters, and drills on daily basis.
- Assisted senior professionals by moving and holding materials during plumbing installations. for senior professionals to complete work.
- Performed stack replacements and floor breaks, assisted in new construction projects for AJ plumbing, and completed groundwork from house to curb, including rough-ins and final trims.
Apprentice Plumber
AJ Plumbing
DesMoines
11.2022 - 07.2024
- New construction
- Conducted service calls with journeyman, addressing customer needs and ensuring satisfaction.
- Attic work, wall work, trimming( putting in toilets, shower valves, faucets, etc.
- Groundwork’s
- Installed plumbing fixtures and systems under supervision, contributing to timely project completion.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure work environment.
- Troubleshot plumbing issues in collaboration with senior plumbers, enhancing problem resolution efficiency.
Education
East High School
DesMoines, IASkills
- Plumbing installation
- Pipe fitting
- Gas line connection
- Leak detection
- Customer service
- Tool maintenance
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Safety protocols adherence
- Material handling
- Hand and power tools
- Fixture repair
- Valve repair
- Water heater installation
- Plumbing systems installation
- Pump maintenance
- Plumbing operations
- Sewer and domestic water lines
- Drain cleaning
- Fixture installation
- Plumbing repairs
- Hand tool proficiency
- Soldering
- Equipment operation
- Basic repairs
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Affiliations
- Love watching sports
- Disc Golf
- Sanding and painting projects in the garage
- Video games
- Grilling
- Baseball
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Apprentice Plumber
Clogbusters
02.2024 - 06.2026
Apprentice Plumber
AJ Plumbing
11.2022 - 07.2024
East High School