David Lopes
Weimar,CA
Summary
Seasoned plumbing professional and small business owner with a proven track record from North Star to Nix Plumbing, demonstrating exceptional leadership in small business operations and customer relations. Personable, and driven with a strong work ethic and desire to provide quality workmanship to residential customers. Knowledgeable about the importance of quality plumbing with over 25 years of experience in residential plumbing.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/ Plumber
Nix Plumbing
08.2023 - Current
- Communicated with customers to provide recommendations on repairs, determine project estimation costs and define project completion dates.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
Plumber
Mays Brothers Plumbing
06.2020 - Current
- Cut and drilled holes in walls to permit passage of pipes.
- Set up appliances like water heaters, filters, and dishwashers with correct settings to maximize performance.
- Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings.
- Repaired plumbing systems, components, and equipment.
- Offered guidance and training to junior team members.
Plumber
Blue Mountain Plumbing
02.2010 - 06.2020
- Cut and drilled holes in walls to permit passage of pipes.
- Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system.
- Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
- Complied with state plumbing codes throughout duration of each project.
Plumber
Monarch Plumbing
07.2005 - 02.2010
- Set up appliances like water heaters, filters, and dishwashers with correct settings to maximize performance.
- Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
Apprentice Plumber
North Star Plumbing
03.2001 - 07.2005
- Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
- Unclogged drains and replaced faulty fixtures to restore functionality to customer plumbing.
- Assisted licensed plumbers in installation and repair of plumbing systems.
Skills
- Pipefitting processes
- Relationship building
- Pipe fitting
- Small business operations
- Remodels and new construction
- Contract management
- Bidding processes
- Pipe cutting
- Fixture repair
- Plumbing
- Project estimation and bidding
- Plumbing repairs
- Blueprint reading
- Water heater installation
- Residential plumbing design
Certification
- Plumbing Contractor License - CA Contractors State License Board.
License #1110721
Timeline
Owner/ Plumber
Nix Plumbing
08.2023 - Current
Plumber
Mays Brothers Plumbing
06.2020 - Current
Plumber
Blue Mountain Plumbing
02.2010 - 06.2020
Plumber
Monarch Plumbing
07.2005 - 02.2010
Apprentice Plumber
North Star Plumbing
03.2001 - 07.2005
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