Jacob Potts

• Supported plumbers in installing and repairing residential and commercial plumbing systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Worked closely with skilled plumber to repair pipes and fixtures to provide safe water supply.
• Installed water and drainage systems for buildings and homes under plumber supervision.
• Executed removal and installation of water and waste pipes in tight crawl spaces of residential and commercial buildings.
• Collaborated in troubleshooting plumbing issues, accurately determining necessary repairs to restore system functionality.
• Utilized hand and power tools effectively to perform various plumbing tasks, contributing to efficient project completion.
• Replaced pipes, fixtures, and fittings under supervision.
• Assisted with installation of systems, components and construction materials into new and remodeled buildings.
• Cut diverse pipe sizes and lengths to prepare for installation.
• Filled piping systems with water and air to test for leaks.
• Verified and gathered measurements to determine proper piping sizes.
• Operated backhoe to dig trenches for water and sewer pipe.
• Adjusted alignment and grade of pipes using laser equipment on job site.
• Followed safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment on job sites.
• Maintained neat and well-organized worksites by removing debris and sharp objects and cleaning up after shift.
• Set up tools and equipment on job sites and kept work areas neat.
• Shadowed craft experts and supervisors to learn wide range of simple and complex techniques.

• Cabinet Installation

• Site Preparation

• Heavy Equipment Operation

• Flooring Installation

• Basic framing

• Use of hand and power tools

• Concrete setup/finish experience

• Excellent eye/hand coordination

• Sheetrock finish

• Handling heavy objects

• Comfortable use of laser grading

• Following instructions/ orders

• Scaffolding setup

• Skid steer operation

• Window installation

• Interior and exterior finish

• siding installation

• Assembled scaffolding around construction sites for use by laborers during high-rise building projects.
• Repaired damaged drywall sections including taping joints and applying texture coats as needed.
• Installed insulation into walls using blow guns or similar tools while adhering to safety guidelines.
• Poured concrete foundations for structures such as buildings or bridges according to blueprints provided.
• Prepared surfaces prior to painting by sanding, scraping, patching holes, and filling cracks with putty or plaster.
• Mixed, poured, and spread concrete, asphalt gravel, and other materials.
• Installed and finished wood trim, doors and cabinets for new construction and renovation projects.
• Fit and install trim items such as doors, windows, mantels cabinets and hardware.
• Construct frameworks for doorways or window frames from wood pieces by measuring accurately and joining pieces with nails or screws.
• Apply finishes including stains varnishes shellacs lacquers polyurethane sealants paint enamels glazes epoxies urethanes.
• Roughed in door and window frames or subflooring in structures undergoing construction or repair.
• Operated power tools and hand tools safely and effectively on job sites.