Bryan Payan
Thousand Oaks,CA
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level water utility position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Utility Worker 1
City Of Thousand Oaks
Thousand Oaks, CA
05.2023 - Current
- Used hand tools and power tools to maintain, repair and lubricate equipment.
- Used high-pressure water and vacuum system to remove dirt and debris from specific locations.
- Uncovered pipes and dug trenches for new water main installations.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Worked closely with network administrators and server engineers to deliver quality service.
- Knowledgeable in operating system software needed to record sewer line inspections and inputting and closing work orders.
- CCTV sewer inspections to asses condition of city owned mains.
- Construction and repairs of manholes throughout the city.
- Performed regular monitoring of utility systems to confirm proper functioning.
- Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment
Maintenance Landscaper Worker 1
City Of Thousand Oaks
Thousand Oaks, CA
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides to outdoor areas according to safety standards.
- Assisted with irrigation system maintenance and repair.
Groundskeeper
Conejo Valley Unified School District
Thousand Oaks, CA
06.2021 - 12.2022
- To upkeep and maintain all district school sites.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing and tree removal and thinning.
- Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and trimming around walks, walls and flower beds.
- Applied mulch to garden beds for protection against weeds and unwanted growth.
- Mowing, whipping, edging, blowing, hedging as necessary to upkeep desired standards of all sites.
- Respond in timely matter to close out new and current work orders per management request.
- Upkeep all shop tools and equipment by doing proper maintenance weekly.
- Drive and operate district truck to all district sites
- Use of proper safety procedures while handling equipment.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
Plumber Installer
Lloyd's Plumbing
Thousand Oaks, CA
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Drive assigned company vehicle to and from job sites.
- Keep maintenance of company vehicle and keep inventory of stocked parts.
- Respond to assigned jobs in timely matter, arriving on time and walking customer through work process.
- Secure workspace to keep customers safe from any excess debris.
- Repairing any new or existing gas line, water line and waste lines.
- Clearing and inspecting mainline stoppages to find proper long-term solution to plumbing system.
- Cutting, threading on new pipes cut to specific measurements for gas lines.
- Dig trench ways for new main line pipe repairs.
- Soldering and brazing of copper pipes K, L, M
- Noritz tankless certified installer.
- Poly gas fusion pipe certified
Band Saw Operator
Hyper-Tech Manufacturing
Oxnard, CA
07.2019 - 09.2020
- Monitored machine operation and diagnosed malfunctions.
- Troubleshoot equipment issues to keep machinery functioning properly during shifts.
- Set up and calibrated machinery to meet specific production requirements and meet desired tolerances. Documented counts and sorted finished work to promote easy access for shipping or additional processing.
- Set controls to adjust speed, feed rate, and blade tensions.
- Mounted workpieces in holding device, manually or using hoist.
- Maximized efficiency by removing safety hazards and debris from work areas.
- Sharpened and replaced worn or defective blades and bands using hand tools.
Plumbing Apprentice
Bob Roberts Plumbing
Thousand Oaks, CA
10.2015 - 06.2019
- Performed basic and semi-skilled work under supervision and instruction from lead plumber.
- Removed old sinks, toilets and pipes in preparation for installation of new fixtures.
- Organized and moved materials from truck to job site to support project requirements.
- Followed safety practices with tools and general behaviors to prevent accidents and safeguard equipment.
- Listened to instructions from lead plumber, gaining valuable onsite job training.
- Unclogged sinks and toilets for customers using tools and drain cleaners.
- Tested for leaks in new and repaired systems to verify functional and safe working condition.
- Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns.
- Requested equipment and supplies to maintain inventory and availability of required items.
- Set up appliances like water heaters, filters and dishwashers with correct settings to maximize performance.
- Measured, threaded and cut materials to correct angles.
Education
Associate of Science - Water Science
Ventura College
Ventura, CAGED -
Westlake High School
Westlake Village, CA06.2011
Skills
- Customer service orientation
- Confined space entry
- Work order processing
- Safe Work Practices
- Mechanically inclined
- Great work ethic
- Driven to learn and grow
- Equipment Operation
- Skilled With Both Hand and Power Tools
- Cooperative Team Member
- Detail Oriented
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Utility Worker 1
City Of Thousand Oaks
05.2023 - Current
Maintenance Landscaper Worker 1
City Of Thousand Oaks
12.2022 - 05.2023
Groundskeeper
Conejo Valley Unified School District
06.2021 - 12.2022
Plumber Installer
Lloyd's Plumbing
09.2020 - 06.2021
Band Saw Operator
Hyper-Tech Manufacturing
07.2019 - 09.2020
Plumbing Apprentice
Bob Roberts Plumbing
10.2015 - 06.2019
Associate of Science - Water Science
Ventura College
GED -
Westlake High School