Elvin Figueroa
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Plumber Apprentice with hands-on experience in residential and commercial plumbing projects. Proven ability to support senior plumbers in installation, repair, and maintenance tasks, ensuring high-quality workmanship. Demonstrated proficiency in pipe fitting and troubleshooting, consistently maintaining safety and efficiency standards.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Apprentice-Plumber
L & S Mechanical Services
01.2025 - 10.2025
- Assist plumbers with installation, repair, and maintenance of pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing systems.
- Prepare tools, materials, and work areas for each job.
- Measure, cut, thread, and assemble pipes under supervision.
- Help troubleshoot plumbing issues and determine necessary repairs.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the job site and company vehicles.
- Follow safety procedures and company policies at all times.
- Learn and apply plumbing codes, regulations, and best practices.
- Participate in ongoing training and coursework as required for licensing.
- Support the plumbing team with general labor duties as needed.
- This description only includes the general content for this job and does not restrict the company from assigning or reassigning duties or responsibilities at any time.
Apprentice-Plumber
Jack Laurence Corporation
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Installed plumbing systems, ensuring compliance with local codes and regulations.
- Assisted in diagnosing plumbing issues and implementing effective solutions.
- Collaborated with senior plumbers to enhance service delivery and efficiency.
- Maintained tools and equipment, ensuring readiness for various job tasks.
- Assisted licensed plumbers in installation and repair of plumbing systems.
- Used pipe wrenches, saws and drills safely to execute basic and complex plumbing tasks.
- Unclogged drains and replaced faulty fixtures to restore functionality to customer plumbing.
- Installed plumbing systems and fixtures in commercial properties.
- Supported senior plumbers in large-scale installations, leading to timely project completions and client satisfaction.
Apprentice-Plumber
Aerotek Employment Services
02.2023 - 05.2024
- Followed safety practices and procedures to reduce on-site risks.
- Installed plumbing systems and fixtures in residential and commercial properties.
- Worked from drawings, sketches, or verbal instructions to install and modify plumbing systems.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
- Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
- 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.
Apprentice-Plumber
L & S Mechanical Services
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Installed plumbing systems in residential buildings following safety standards.
- Assisted lead plumbers with system repairs and maintenance tasks, ensuring operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot plumbing problems and implement effective repair strategies.
- Enhanced team productivity by assisting with the installation of pipes and fixtures for residential projects.
- Conducted routine inspections of plumbing installations to identify potential issues and recommend solutions.
- Unclogged sinks and toilets for customers using tools and drain cleaners.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
- Removed old sinks, toilets, and pipes in preparation for installation of new fixtures.
- Listened to instructions from journeyman plumber, gaining valuable onsite job training.
- Performed basic and semi-skilled work under supervision and instruction from lead plumber.
Punch Out
Perry Home Builders
03.2018 - 03.2022
- Various repairs and duties to ready new homes for inspection and new homeowner move ins. Repair tiles, painting, doors, light construction, light fixture installs, landscaping and other various handyman repairs.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Managed inventory of tools and materials, ensuring availability for projects.
- Assisted in the successful repairs of multiple new home construction through diligent work on various tasks, including painting, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical repairs.
- Completed repair jobs to restore functionality to electric and plumbing systems.
- Built and repaired fences to improve overall appearance of homes.
- Installed lighting fixtures to improve lighting and increase energy efficiency.
Driver / Yard Worker
Austex Fence and Deck
03.2011 - 01.2018
- Yard organization, Delivery and pick up of orders/supplies, Build orders, assist with bilingual translation for customer orders. Use forklift as needed to move and stack inventory.
Education
HVAC TRAINING - HVAC
SOUTHERN CAREERS INSTITUTE
San Antonio, TX02-2026
Gas Mechanics Installer I -
NORTHWEST HVAC
Spokane, WA01.2009
High School Diploma -
Southern Careers Institute
TX01-2025
Skills
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Production
- Forklift
- Construction
- HVAC
- Warehouse
- Customer Service
- Electrical
- Material Handling
- Inventory / Stocking
- Delivery/ Pick up
- Painting
- Drywall
- Pipe threading
- Piping installation
- Fixture installation
- Hand and power tools
- Plumbing repairs
- Water heater installation
- Soldering
- Gas line installation
- Valve repair
- Pressure testing
- Brazing techniques
- Blueprint reading
- Fixture repair
- Basic repairs
- Valve and coupling fitting
- Skilled with both hand and power tools
- Commercial construction experience
- Residential plumbing
- Remodels and new construction
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Apprentice-Plumber
L & S Mechanical Services
01.2025 - 10.2025
Apprentice-Plumber
Jack Laurence Corporation
05.2024 - 11.2024
Apprentice-Plumber
Aerotek Employment Services
02.2023 - 05.2024
Apprentice-Plumber
L & S Mechanical Services
03.2022 - 02.2023
Punch Out
Perry Home Builders
03.2018 - 03.2022
Driver / Yard Worker
Austex Fence and Deck
03.2011 - 01.2018
HVAC TRAINING - HVAC
SOUTHERN CAREERS INSTITUTE
Gas Mechanics Installer I -
NORTHWEST HVAC
High School Diploma -
Southern Careers Institute