Gary Savage
Journeyman Plumber
Grass Valley,CA
Summary
Dependable [Job Title], dedicated team player and top performer consistently meeting project deadlines and budget goals. Knowledgeable about importance of quality work and preventive maintenance. Over [Number] years of experience in residential and commercial plumbing.Experience in material and job management.Being in charge of multi million dollar coustom homes in the Truckee Tahoe area.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Plumber Foreman
Nevada CountyPlumbing
03.2009 - 06.2021
- Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
- Secured rising mains and boiler piping to structural supports in new construction and remodeling projects.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
- Prepared budgets and estimated costs for potential work on piping systems.
- Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
- Reduced project costs by accurately estimating materials and labor required for plumbing installations and repairs.
- Ensured accurate billing by keeping detailed records of time spent on jobs, materials used, services rendered, expenses incurred in performing assigned work tasks.
- Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
- Mentored apprentice plumbers in proper techniques, safety protocols, and industry standards for quality workmanship.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to OSHA regulations and following industry best practices.
- Planned pipe system layout, installation and repair according to specifications.
- Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings with [Tool] and [Tool].
- Used clamps and brackets to attach pipes to walls, structures and fixtures.
- Repaired plumbing systems, components, and equipment.
- Communicated with customers to provide recommendations on repairs, determine project estimation costs and define project completion dates.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Independently worked on projects, while offering process coordination and cooperation with other teams.
- Completed valve, hangar and flange installations.
- Complied with state plumbing codes throughout duration of each project.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
- Cut and drilled holes in walls to permit passage of pipes.
- Offered guidance and training to junior team members.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work.
Education
Journeyman Certificate - UPC Plumbing Code Pipe Sizing And Materials Used
Fresno City College
Fresno, CA05.1992
High School Diploma -
SkyHigh School
Yucca Valley, CA06.1982
Skills
- Commercial construction experience
- Pipe threading
- Fixture Installation
- OSHA Compliance
- Schematic reading
- Industrial Plumbing
- Piping installation
- Basic Carpentry
- Pipe installation expertise
- Installation and maintenance
- Pipe Tapping
- Water Heater Installation
- Equipment Operation
- Blueprints and Specifications
- Power Tool Operation
- Plumbing estimating
- Pipe Testing
- Quality Control
- Plumbing Fixture Installation
- Building code regulations
- Plumbing materials knowledge
- Faucet Repair
- Pump Installation
- System Testing
- Skilled with both hand and power tools
- Remodels and new construction
- Venting systems
- Pipefitting procedures
- Plumbing tools usage
- Drainage Repair
- Construction management
- Plumbing safety
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Gas appliance installation
- Residential Plumbing
- Pipe fitting
- Commercial and residential jobs
- Backflow Prevention
- Project Management
- Blueprint Reading
- Gas Line Installation
- Plumbing Inspection
- Pipe Hanger Installation
Certification
Certified Journeyman Plumber
Boating Fishing
I look forward to fishing with my brother in the spring down rigging for big trout we both have small fishing boats well equipped for large fish fun. Also love my Fly Fishing mostly.And love to ride my Harley in the Summer
Timeline
Journeyman Plumber Foreman
Nevada CountyPlumbing
03.2009 - 06.2021
Journeyman Certificate - UPC Plumbing Code Pipe Sizing And Materials Used
Fresno City College
High School Diploma -
SkyHigh School