Curtis Leptic
Elkhart
Summary
Dedicated and dependable plumber with over 5 years of experience in residential and commercial plumbing. Skilled in installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of plumbing systems. Committed to delivering high-quality workmanship, ensuring safety compliance, and providing excellent customer service
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Plumber
Carroll Plumbing
Palestine
09.2019 - Current
- Installed, repaired, and maintained residential and commercial plumbing systems.
- Diagnosed plumbing issues and implemented efficient, code-compliant repairs.
- Installed water heaters, fixtures, faucets, toilets, sinks, and garbage disposals.
- Measured, cut, threaded, and assembled PVC, PEX, copper, cast iron, and steel piping.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, schematics, and building plans to complete installations accurately.
- Performed rough-in and finish plumbing for new construction and remodeling projects.
- Conducted pressure testing, leak detection, and system inspections.
- Repaired and replaced water, sewer, and gas lines while following safety regulations.
- Ensured all work complied with local, state, and national plumbing codes.
- Operated plumbing tools and equipment safely and efficiently.
- Maintained accurate records of materials, labor, and completed work.
- Collaborated with contractors, electricians, HVAC technicians, and other trades to complete projects on schedule.
- Provided excellent customer service by explaining repairs, answering questions, and recommending maintenance.
- Trained and mentored apprentice plumbers on proper techniques and safety procedures.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Correctional Officer
TDCJ-ID
Tennessee Colony
09.2016 - 09.2019
- Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.
- Maintained order in the prison by monitoring inmate behavior and intervening when necessary.
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
- Performed security checks on visitors entering the facility as well as on packages being delivered to inmates.
- Responded to emergency situations such as riots or disturbances with appropriate force measures.
- Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
- Assisted in training new Correctional Officers in proper safety protocols and techniques for dealing with difficult situations.
- Provided guidance and counseling services to help inmates adjust to their new environment and develop life skills needed upon release from prison.
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
- Maintained clear and open communications with facility areas to support safe operations.
- Supervised residents during meal distribution and intake, recreation time and work-site performance.
- Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.
- Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
- Oversaw public areas and grounds to verify cleanliness and inmate safety.
Assistant to the Contractor
Andy and Sons Construction
Montalba
01.2016 - 09.2019
- Renovated and produced physical structures to meet timeline and budgetary constraints.
- Adhered to budget, schedule and building codes to execute projects on time and maintain site safety.
- Organized and cleaned work area and tools.
- Read plans, instructions or specifications to determine work activities.
- Operated hand tools, saws, routers and sanding equipment to prepare materials and finish project surfaces.
- Loaded or unloaded building materials to distribute machinery or tools.
- Demonstrated best safety practices working at heights and lifting various objects.
- Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.
- Removed damaged materials and prepared surfaces for optimal installations.
- Cleaned and prepared construction sites by removing debris and possible hazards.
- Transported supplies to work sites, removed from trucks and organized for crew use.
- Promoted team efficiency by consistently picking up excess materials and tools.
- Completed measurements, layouts and job site preparation to reduce downtime.
- Erected and broke down scaffolding, ladders and other support structures for installations.
Education
GED -
Kaufman High School
Kaufman, TXSkills
- Plumbing installation and repair
- Pipe fitting
- Water heater installation and repair
- Drain cleaning and sewer line repair
- Leak detection and troubleshooting
- Fixture installation (sinks, toilets, faucets, tubs)
- PVC, PEX, copper, and cast iron piping
- Blueprint and schematic reading
- Plumbing code compliance
- New construction and remodeling
- Gas line installation and repair (if qualified)
- Backflow prevention (if certified)
- Soldering, brazing, and pipe threading
- Preventive maintenance
- Hand and power tool operation
- Problem-solving
- Strong attention to detail
- Customer service
- Time management
- Dependability
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Work ethic
- Safety awareness
Timeline
Journeyman Plumber
Carroll Plumbing
09.2019 - Current
Correctional Officer
TDCJ-ID
09.2016 - 09.2019
Assistant to the Contractor
Andy and Sons Construction
01.2016 - 09.2019
GED -
Kaufman High School