Derrick Bullard
Auburn,AL
Summary
Goal-driven Plumber dedicated to providing high-quality construction services to discerning clients. Offering first-rate construction management and field supervision expertise. Skilled at working with architects, inspectors, designers and subcontractors to accomplish high-quality project work. Highly skilled Facilities/Maintenance Technician with expertise in general maintenance and repair of building equipment including: plumbing.
Overview
51
51
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plumber Pipe Fitter
Merritt Plumbing
Auburn, AL
06.2003 - 03.2008
- Located and repaired or replaced worn and broken components to enhance system functionality and durability.
- Set up appliances like water heaters, filters and dishwashers with correct settings to maximize performance.
- Drilled holed into parts of existing structures to complete piping meeting applicable City and State codes.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports and flanges inside piping systems
- Measured, threaded and cut materials to correct angles
- Repaired plumbing systems, components and equipment
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities and sizes of materials required
- 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
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks
- Reviewed blueprints and project specifications to determine correct plumbing solutions
- Inspected sewers and piping systems to assess quality and condition
- Complied with state plumbing codes throughout duration of each project
- Provided emergency services to install and repair toilets, water heaters, appliances and showers to maintain 100% customer satisfaction ratings
- Requisitioned tools and equipment to select type and size of pipes needed for projects
- Selected type and size of piping required for each project
- Implemented maintenance and repair for fixtures, water mains, natural gas, fire systems and backflow preventers
- Read blueprints to determine appropriate materials and procedures for each project
Repairman
Bullard Repair Service
Auburn, AL
06.2003 - Current
- Diagnosed problems and completed timely repairs.
- Repaired wiring, plumbing, equipment, and machinery.
- Used schematic diagrams to plan work.
- Completed repairs and maintenance for customers
- Maintained inventory of repair supplies and ordered parts
- Dismantled machines and equipment to remove defective parts
- Finalized work on building systems by completing basic carpentry and other finish work
Landscaper/Groundskeeper
Auburn Housing Authority
Auburn, AL
03.2008 - 10.2011
- Applied weed- and pest-killing chemicals to lawns to protect growth and improve attractiveness.
- Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn health and keep facilities professional.
- Provided upkeep on all work sites, including hedge and shrub trimming.
- Maintained grounds including trimming, weeding and general clean-up.
Plumber
David's Plumbing
Auburn, AL
06.2008 - 06.2019
- Reviewed blueprints and project specifications to determine correct plumbing solutions.
- Thoroughly inspected pipes and piping systems to assess quality and condition.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Crafted piping, including measuring, threading and cutting materials to correct angles.
Delivery Driver
O'reilly Auto Parts
Auburn, AL
01.2012 - 03.2012
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Recorded each delivery using proper paperwork before leaving warehouse.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
Delivery Driver
NAPA Auto Parts
Auburn, AL
03.2012 - 02.2013
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Recorded each delivery using proper paperwork before leaving warehouse.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
Animal Caretaker
Auburn University
Auburn, AL
10.2013 - 01.2014
- Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
- Maintained organized approach to handling housekeeping needs, including cleaning and sanitizing animal areas, managing laundry and collecting waste.
- Maintained clean and organized boarding areas to promote animal wellbeing.
Tire and Lube Technician
C.T. Automotive
Auburn, AL
01.2014 - 06.2014
- Changed oil and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Maintained fleet vehicles in good working order with preventive and corrective maintenance expertise.
Plumber
Auburn University
Auburn, AL
12.2015 - Current
- Complied with all state plumbing codes throughout duration of each project.
- Followed instructions from Superior for assembling and installing variety of valves and fittings, including propress and megapress.
- Crafted piping, including measuring, threading and cutting materials to correct angles.
Plumber Technician
DB Repairs
Auburn, AL
06.2019 - Current
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and customers.
- Executed plumbing services in tight quarters and easily bent, squatted, crawled, climbed and reached.
- Mastered and adhered to plumbing codes, installation requirements and governmental regulations.
- Continued plumbing education and kept abreast of industry updates and improvements to best serve client needs.
- Installed, repaired and maintained water, gas and sewer systems.
- Documented cost of plumbing repairs and kept precise records of time and material.
- Studied building plans and working drawings to determine work aids required and sequence of installations.
- Worked non-standard and on-call hours and weekends on rotational basis and patiently focused on customer needs.
- Performed routine maintenance of plumbing systems in residential and commercial buildings.
- Maintained, installed, repaired and altered piping systems, plumbing fixtures, traps and soil waste and vent pipes.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Auburn High School
Auburn, AL2006
Skills
- Residential plumbing design
- New construction and renovation
- Soft solder expert
- Skilled with both hand and power tools
- Blueprints and schematics
- Certified Industrial Pipefitter
- Preventive and reparative maintenance
- Journeyman Licensed Plumber
- Troubleshooting
- Residential construction
- Commercial construction
- Licensed Pipefitter
Certification
Backflow Prevention Certification
Timeline
Plumber Technician
DB Repairs
06.2019 - Current
Plumber
Auburn University
12.2015 - Current
Tire and Lube Technician
C.T. Automotive
01.2014 - 06.2014
Animal Caretaker
Auburn University
10.2013 - 01.2014
Delivery Driver
NAPA Auto Parts
03.2012 - 02.2013
Delivery Driver
O'reilly Auto Parts
01.2012 - 03.2012
Plumber
David's Plumbing
06.2008 - 06.2019
Landscaper/Groundskeeper
Auburn Housing Authority
03.2008 - 10.2011
Plumber Pipe Fitter
Merritt Plumbing
06.2003 - 03.2008
Repairman
Bullard Repair Service
06.2003 - Current
High School Diploma - undefined
Auburn High School
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