Arthur Brown
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Adept at commercial and industrial plumbing, I enhanced system efficiency and customer satisfaction at EBR Housing Authority through expert troubleshooting and water heater repair. Skilled in pump installation and possessing a keen eye for detail, my proactive maintenance approaches significantly reduced future repair costs. My collaborative skills ensured seamless project coordination, underscoring a commitment to excellence and safety.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plumber and Building Maintenance Repair 2
EBR Housing Authority
09.2000 - 05.2008
- Installed new piping systems in various types of buildings following local building codes and regulations.
- Performed regular maintenance on plumbing systems to prevent costly future repairs for customers.
- Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
- Assisted with repairs to steam, drainage, and sewer lines.
- Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
- Set up appliances like water heaters, filters, and dishwashers with correct settings to maximize performance.
- Used clamps and brackets to attach pipes to walls, structures and fixtures.
- Cut and drilled holes in walls to permit passage of pipes.
Plumber and Building Maintenance
Alaskan Arms Apartments
02.1991 - 09.2000
- Repaired plumbing systems, components, and equipment.
- Installed new piping systems in various types of buildings following local building codes and regulations.
- Performed regular maintenance on plumbing systems to prevent costly future repairs for customers.
- Improved customer satisfaction by promptly addressing and resolving complex plumbing issues.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
- Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
Plumbing and Building Maintenanc
Spanish Arm Apartments
05.2008 - 07.2012
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
- Responded to after-hours maintenance emergencies as needed, providing prompt and effective solutions to minimize impact on tenants.
- Improved building safety by conducting regular inspections and addressing potential hazards promptly.
- Restored and repaired worn and damaged building components to support appearance, longevity and security.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
Warehousing and Delivery Driver CDL
Coborn's AC and Plumbing Supply Company
07.2012 - 06.2014
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Achieved safe driving records by consistently following traffic rules and regulations.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Improved customer satisfaction by maintaining punctuality and adhering to strict delivery schedules.
Class A CDL Driver
USA Trucking Company
06.2014 - 09.2015
- Demonstrated strong adaptability in navigating various weather conditions, road hazards, and traffic situations while maintaining safe operations at all times.
- Completed deliveries on-schedule by planning good routes and efficiently completing transfers.
- Kept detailed records of miles driven, fuel expenses, maintenance costs, and delivery information for reporting purposes.
- Coordinated closely with dispatchers for real-time updates on route changes or potential delays due to unforeseen circumstances.
Plumbing and Building Maintenance
Holiday Inn
01.1984 - 02.1991
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
- Responded to after-hours maintenance emergencies as needed, providing prompt and effective solutions to minimize impact on tenants.
- Restored and repaired worn and damaged building components to support appearance, longevity and security.
- Improved building safety by conducting regular inspections and addressing potential hazards promptly.
- Handled minor landscaping tasks such as lawn care or snow removal when required to maintain an attractive property appearance.
- Repaired and replaced faulty wiring, light fixtures and other electrical components to reduce risks.
- Inspected building systems to evaluate HVAC, electrical and plumbing maintenance needs.
- Responded to emergency fire alarms, plumbing leaks and power outages to implement swift resolutions.
- Conducted repairs on equipment to return machines and tools to functionality.
- Performed minor wall repair, installed drywall, and applied wallpaper.
- Repaired or replaced faulty electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, ensuring optimal performance of all building systems.
Plumber's Helper
Hickenbottom Temp Service
09.2015 - 05.2017
- Used couplings, clamps and screws to assemble pipe sections, tubing and fittings.
- Inspected pipes and piping systems to assess quality and condition.
- Filled plumbing fixtures and pipes with water or air to detect and locate leaks.
- Used rulers and levels to locate and mark position of pipe installations, passage holes and connections.
- Performed preventive maintenance on plumbing systems to detect leaks and slow drains.
- Hung steel supports from ceiling joists to securely hold pipes in place.
- Installed underground storm, sanitary sewer, irrigation systems and water piping systems.
- Removed old sinks, toilets and pipes in preparation for installation of new fixtures.
- Tested for leaks in new and repaired systems to verify functional and safe working condition.
- Listened to instructions from journeyman plumber, gaining valuable onsite job training.
- Performed basic and semi-skilled work under supervision and instruction from lead plumber.
- Followed safety practices with tools and general behaviors to prevent accidents and safeguard equipment.
- Unclogged sinks and toilets for customers using tools and drain cleaners.
- Requested equipment and supplies to maintain inventory and availability of required items.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
- Measured, cut and assembled new pipe and placed assembled pipe in hangers or other supports.
- Performed rough-ins, repairing, or replacing fixtures and water heaters and located or removed leaking or broken pipes.
- Independently worked on projects, while offering process coordination and cooperation with other teams.
- Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
Master Plumber Pipefitter
Louisiana State University
05.2017 - Current
- Maintained safe working environments through regular site inspections, hazard assessments, and implementation of corrective actions when necessary.
- Streamlined project completion by effectively coordinating with contractors and other trades on job sites.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Inspected sewers and piping systems to assess quality and condition.
- Implemented maintenance and repair for fixtures, water mains, natural gas, fire systems and backflow preventers.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
- Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
- Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings with Tool and Tool.
- Repaired plumbing systems, components, and equipment.
- Complied with state plumbing codes throughout duration of each project.
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
- Communicated with customers to provide recommendations on repairs, determine project estimation costs and define project completion dates.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
- Cut and drilled holes in walls to permit passage of pipes.
- Assisted with repairs to steam, drainage, and sewer lines.
- Used clamps and brackets to attach pipes to walls, structures and fixtures.
- Set up appliances like water heaters, filters, and dishwashers with correct settings to maximize performance.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
- Secured rising mains and boiler piping to structural supports in new construction and remodeling projects.
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Demonstrated versatility in skillset by working with various types of pipes such as PVC, copper, steel, cast iron among others.
- Maintained high-quality standards through consistent attention to detail while fitting pipes according to building code requirements.
Education
General Diploma
McKenna Senior High
Baton Rouge Louisiana05.1980
Skills
- Pump Installation
- Water heater repair
- Expert Troubleshooting
- Sewer Line Maintenance
- Commercial Plumbing
- Pipe Insulation
- Fixture Installation
- Industrial Plumbing
- Hand and power tools
- Plumbing
- Troubleshooting
- Plumbing Repairs
Certification
class A CDL driver
Timeline
Master Plumber Pipefitter
Louisiana State University
05.2017 - Current
Plumber's Helper
Hickenbottom Temp Service
09.2015 - 05.2017
Class A CDL Driver
USA Trucking Company
06.2014 - 09.2015
Warehousing and Delivery Driver CDL
Coborn's AC and Plumbing Supply Company
07.2012 - 06.2014
Plumbing and Building Maintenanc
Spanish Arm Apartments
05.2008 - 07.2012
Plumber and Building Maintenance Repair 2
EBR Housing Authority
09.2000 - 05.2008
Plumber and Building Maintenance
Alaskan Arms Apartments
02.1991 - 09.2000
Plumbing and Building Maintenance
Holiday Inn
01.1984 - 02.1991
General Diploma
McKenna Senior High