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Javier Barba

Summary

Licensed plumber with 30 years experience in the plumbing trade as well as great knowledge and experience in various other trades. As a plumber I am punctual and trustworthy. deliver quality workmanship and customer satisfaction.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Plumber

Los Angeles County Parks And Recreation
10.2023 - Current

Supervise and teach irrigation fitters and pipe trades helpers

Test Backflow Assemblies

Repair and Replace Backflows

install water lines, gas lines, sewer lines, vent pipe in various piping materials

Install and repair plumbing fixtures and appliances

Install and repair water heaters

Figure out reason for improperly working plumbing and make repairs Clear out drain and sewer stoppages

Perform Maintenance and safety checks on tools and equipment

Keep accurate records of vehicle mileage,material and tool inventory, work orders Etc.

Prep and solder copper piping

Prep and braze copper piping

Replace water mains Replace sewer mains

Locate leak sources and repair

Read blueprints Lay out new plumbing for remodels, and ADA compliance upgrades

Saw cut and break out concrete for new piping

Perform emergency on call repairs after hours, on weekends and holidays

Check maximo for pending work requests and log hours for work performed

Concrete Finisher

Los Angeles County Parks And Recreation
03.2006 - 10.2023
  • Acting Carpenter shop supervisor May 2007 to May 2008
  • Assist plumbers with mainline breaks
  • Assist plumbers snaking and jetting sewer lines
  • Assist plumbers install and repair plumbing fixtures
  • Assist plumbers with backflow assembly repairs and installations
  • Assist plumbers with leaking water lines in buildings
  • Layout and prep concrete jobs for flatwork, curb and gutter, walls, steps and footings
  • excavate to proper grade, compact and install forms layout and install rebar as needed
  • supervise assigned workers Pour and finish concrete Pool plaster, copping and tile repairs

General Maintenance Worker

County Of Los Angeles Department Of Parks & Recrea
11.2001 - 03.2006
  • Perform various plumbing service maintenance and repairs
  • Chain link fence repairs
  • Restroom partition install and repairs
  • Baseball and softball filed backstop repairs
  • Wood park table repairs
  • Fire extinguisher replacement
  • Park swimming pool tile repairs
  • Park swimming pool diving board installation
  • Install park signs
  • Playground equipment repairs and replace

J.B. Plumbing

Self
11.2000 - 11.2001

Supervise and teach apprentices

  • Copper re-pipes
  • Sewer stoppages
  • Bathroom and kitchen plumbing remodels
  • Install and repair sewer/ dwv lines
  • Install and repair gas lines
  • Install and repair water heaters
  • Install and repair plumbing fixtures and appliances
  • Maintain proper records of payroll, invoices, and purchasing
  • Inspect and maintain tools and equipment in proper working order
  • Drywall repairs
  • Cut out and replace concrete
  • Tile repairs and replace
  • Masonry work
  • Stucco patching

Journey Level Plumber

M.O.Plumbing
08.1996 - 11.2000
  • Supervise and teach 6 apprentices
  • Dig trenches for various piping
  • Install water lines, gas lines, sewer lines, vent pipe in various piping materials
  • Install and repair plumbing fixtures and appliances
  • Install and repair water heaters
  • Figure out reason for improperly working plumbing and make repairs
  • Clear out drain and sewer stoppages
  • Prep and solder copper piping
  • Prep and braze copper piping
  • Replace water mains
  • Replace sewer mains Locate leak sources and repair
  • Read blueprints
  • Lay out new plumbing for remodels, ADU, and T.I.
  • Saw cut and break out concrete for new piping
  • Saw cut and break out concrete for slab on grade leaks

Plumber Apprentice

M.O. Plumbing
07.1992 - 07.1996
  • Work and learn under journeyman plumber
  • Dig trenches for various piping
  • Install and repair fixtures
  • Clear out drain stoppages
  • Prep and solder copper pipe
  • Prep and braze copper pipe
  • Replace water mains
  • Locate leak sources and repair
  • Read blueprints
  • Lay out new plumbing for remodels, ADU, and T.I.
  • Saw cut and break out concrete for new piping
  • Saw cut and break out concrete for slab on grade leaks

Education

High School Diploma -

Roosevelt High School
Los Angeles, United States
06.1992

Skills

  • City of Los Angeles Plumbing license #P041052
  • Los Angeles County plumbing license # JPIDNo: 002814
  • NITC Plumbing certificate # 12585862
  • Los Angeles County Backflow Tester Certification #P10001193
  • OSHA 30 # 31-916000221
  • OSHA 10
  • Local 78 copper brazing training
  • Microsoft excel trained

Timeline

Plumber

Los Angeles County Parks And Recreation
10.2023 - Current

Concrete Finisher

Los Angeles County Parks And Recreation
03.2006 - 10.2023

General Maintenance Worker

County Of Los Angeles Department Of Parks & Recrea
11.2001 - 03.2006

J.B. Plumbing

Self
11.2000 - 11.2001

Journey Level Plumber

M.O.Plumbing
08.1996 - 11.2000

Plumber Apprentice

M.O. Plumbing
07.1992 - 07.1996

High School Diploma -

Roosevelt High School
Javier Barba