Jesus Gilberto Rubio Espinoza
Watsonville,CA
Summary
Journeyman plumber offering several years of experience in installing and replacing water heaters, all finish fixtures drain pipes and water supply lines. Independent worker with excellent time management and communication skills. Expertise in cutting and beveling piping and running gas lines and cast iron piping.
Hardworking and highly skilled professional offering proven expertise in completing and installations with high-quality work. Efficiently cut and fabricate pieces to finalize designs. Excellent technical, project management and decision-making abilities developed several years of experience.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
brings extensive background in pipe inspection and repair. Installs fittings, sealing leaks, and replacing plumbing components. Offers good customer service and math skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Plumber
J R Pierce Plumbing
San Leandro, California
11.2017 - 08.2024
- Installed and maintained plumbing systems to meet customer requirements.
- Repaired, replaced, and installed pipes, fixtures, and valves in residential and commercial buildings.
- Performed maintenance on water heaters and other equipment such as toilets, sinks, showers, garbage disposals, sump pumps, and septic tanks.
- Troubleshooted plumbing issues using specialized tools including pipe wrenches, saws, drills, test gauges.
- Cut openings in walls to access existing plumbing lines for repair or replacement.
- Installed gas piping systems according to local codes.
- Connected new appliances such as dishwashers and ice makers to existing water lines.
- Replaced worn or broken fixtures with new ones.
- Assembled complex components that require soldering techniques or threading pipes together using special tools.
- Conducted routine inspections of newly installed piping systems for potential problems before finalizing the job.
- Assisted in training apprentices in proper installation methods and safety procedures.
- Ordered parts needed for repairs from suppliers when necessary.
- Installed valves, hangars, supports and flanges inside piping systems.
- Cut and beveled piping using cutting torches, saws and threading machines.
- Cut and fit pipes to established measurements.
- Located and repaired leaks in water supply lines.
- Supervised staff and evaluated work performance.
- Installed supports from ceiling joists to secure pipes in place.
- Cut or threaded pipes to blueprint or drawing specifications.
Plumbing Technician
Rosenthal Plumbing
Watsonville
12.2015 - 05.2017
- Inspected drainage and other plumbing systems for compliance with local regulations.
- Repaired or replaced defective equipment parts using hand tools and power tools.
- Installed gas and water pipes to connect fixtures, appliances, and equipment.
- Maintained plumbing systems by performing routine maintenance tasks such as replacing washers, repairing leaks, unclogging drains, and checking faucets for proper operation.
- Located clogged drains using cameras or ultrasonic locating devices.
- Removed old pipes during remodeling projects while ensuring minimum disruption to customers' operations.
- Replaced worn-out seals in showerheads, toilets, sinks,.
- Cut openings in walls or floors to accommodate pipe installation.
- Welded pipes together when necessary.
- Provided technical advice to customers on best practices for maintaining plumbing systems.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Inspected installations to repair leaks and make adjustments to pipes.
Plumber
Santa Cruz Plumbing
Santa Cruz, California
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Installed water supply lines, waste disposal systems, and related appliances.
- Replaced worn or damaged plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, tubs, showers, and garbage disposals.
- Inspected drainage and other plumbing systems to identify necessary repairs.
- Cut openings in walls or floors to accommodate pipes and fittings.
- Connected gas lines to stoves, dryers, hot water heaters, furnaces.
- Soldered copper pipe joints to connect water supply lines for new installations.
- Maintained records of work performed on each job site including material used and time spent on the job.
- Ran tests on newly installed systems to ensure proper functionality before finalizing projects.
- Read blueprints accurately to determine dimensions of piping required for installation projects.
- Located and repaired leaks in water supply lines.
- Cut and fit pipes to established measurements.
- Cut and beveled piping using cutting torches, saws and threading machines.
- Installed and maintained plumbing systems to meet customer requirements.
- Troubleshooted plumbing issues using specialized tools including pipe wrenches, saws, drills, test gauges.
- Performed maintenance on water heaters and other equipment such as toilets, sinks, showers, garbage disposals, sump pumps, and septic tanks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Watsonville High School
Watsonville, CA06-2006
Skills
- Pipe installation
- Hand and power tools
- Pipe welding
- Fixture Installation
- Pipe cutting
- Plumbing Repairs
- Water Heater Installation
- Pipefitting processes
- System Troubleshooting
Timeline
Journeyman Plumber
J R Pierce Plumbing
11.2017 - 08.2024
Plumbing Technician
Rosenthal Plumbing
12.2015 - 05.2017
Plumber
Santa Cruz Plumbing
01.2013 - 01.2015
High School Diploma -
Watsonville High School