John Arrowood
Fredericksburg,PA
Summary
Skilled licensed master plumber with a solid background in commercial and residential plumbing. Expertise in new construction and service work, ensuring top-notch quality and reliability. Dedicated to achieving excellence in every project and enhancing customer experiences.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Master Plumber
Controls Service & Engineering
02.2023 - Current
- Contributed to the company''s reputation for excellence by consistently meeting or exceeding performance metrics related to workmanship quality, timeliness of service delivery, and customer satisfaction ratings.
- Reduced callbacks by providing thorough inspections and implementing preventative maintenance measures for clients'' plumbing systems.
- Assisted in the development of a comprehensive preventative maintenance program for clients, identifying potential issues and providing cost-effective solutions before problems escalated.
- Maintained safe working environments through regular site inspections, hazard assessments, and implementation of corrective actions when necessary.
- Implemented maintenance and repair for fixtures, water mains, natural gas, fire systems and backflow preventers.
- Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
- Repaired plumbing systems, components, and equipment.
- Complied with state plumbing codes throughout duration of each project.
- Communicated with customers to provide recommendations on repairs, determine project estimation costs and define project completion dates.
- Assisted with repairs to steam, drainage, and sewer lines.
- Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
- Inspected sewers and piping systems to assess quality and condition.
- 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.
- Strengthened relationships with key vendors and suppliers through regular communication and collaboration, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality materials at competitive prices.
- Improved overall efficiency by implementing new processes for scheduling service calls, prioritizing urgent repairs, and managing workflow among team members.
- Optimized resource allocation by delegating tasks according to individual team member strengths, ensuring efficient execution of each project component.
- Mentored junior plumbers, sharing expert knowledge and fostering skill development through hands-on training exercises.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by accurately diagnosing and repairing complex plumbing issues in a timely manner.
- Maximized project profitability by accurately estimating labor hours, material costs, and equipment rentals for various jobs.
Master plumber
Groff's Heating, A/C and Plumbing Inc.
11.2019 - Current
- I'm a plumbing install Foreman. I lay out houses and run a crew of men as well has install the plumbing in the house and make sure it's done per code.
Plumbing Foreman
JSL Mechanical Inc.
06.2015 - Current
- 17042
- Cleaned sewer lines with drain cleaning equipment.
- Completed preventative maintenance on water heaters, toilets, urinals and plumbing fixtures.
- Repaired steam, drainage and sewer lines.
- Offered guidance and training to junior team members.
- Complied with all state plumbing codes throughout the duration of each project.
- Read blueprints to determine appropriate materials and procedures for each project.
- Repaired plumbing systems, components and equipment.
- Selected the type and size of piping required for each project.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities and sizes of materials required.
- Worked overtime, holidays and weekends to accommodate company needs. Lay out the house according to the blue prints. Cut and drill out house to run the waste and water system. Give the guys their tasks for the day and make sure job is completed in a timely manner
- Renovated plumbing and systems.
- Surveyed building layout and gathered materials before beginning repairs.
Plumbing foreman
Protech mechanical
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Running sanitary system and water lines in an assisted living facility. Teaching my helper the best way to run the systems.
plumber
g f bowmans
05.2012 - 04.2013
- Repaired and replaced motors, bearings and belts.
- Consulted with project management during group installations.
- Worked overtime, holidays and weekends to accommodate company needs.
- Maintained boilers, hot water systems, gas heating equipment and food service equipment.
- Renovated plumbing and HVAC systems.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports and flanges inside piping systems.
- Assembled and installed a variety of valves and fittings.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
- Selected the type and size of piping required for each project.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities and sizes of materials required.
- Secured pipes to structures with clamps, brackets and hangers.
- Repaired plumbing systems, components and equipment.
- Expanded trade knowledge by networking with colleagues and participating in courses and seminars.
- Independently worked on projects, while offering process coordination and cooperation with other teams.
- Complied with all state plumbing codes throughout the duration of each project.
- Offered guidance and training to junior team members.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine whether the system was leaking.
- Inspected structures to avoid any obstruction and delays throughout the project.
- Repaired steam, drainage and sewer lines.
service plumber
Roto rooter
06.2010 - 07.2012
- Installed valves, hangers, supports and flanges inside piping systems.
- Assembled and installed a variety of valves and fittings.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
- Selected the type and size of piping required for each project.
- Secured pipes to structures with clamps, brackets and hangers.
- Repaired plumbing systems, components and equipment.
- Expanded trade knowledge by networking with colleagues and participating in courses and seminars.
- Managed job site hazards by accurately locating biohazards, low-grade radiation and chemicals.
- Independently worked on projects, while offering process coordination and cooperation with other teams.
- Cleaned sewer lines with drain cleaning equipment.
- Complied with all state plumbing codes throughout the duration of each project.
- Completed preventative maintenance on water heaters, toilets, urinals and plumbing fixtures.
- Prepared detailed records of all project tasks from start to finish.
- Offered guidance and training to junior team members.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine whether the system was leaking.
- Repaired steam, drainage and sewer lines.
plumber
l h Cranston
03.2007 - 05.2009
- Installed valves, hangers, supports and flanges inside piping systems.
- Assembled and installed a variety of valves and fittings.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities and sizes of materials required.
- Selected the type and size of piping required for each project.
- Secured pipes to structures with clamps, brackets and hangers.
- Expanded trade knowledge by networking with colleagues and participating in courses and seminars.
- Read blueprints to determine appropriate materials and procedures for each project.
- Managed job site hazards by accurately locating biohazards, low-grade radiation and chemicals.
- Independently worked on projects, while offering process coordination and cooperation with other teams.
- Complied with all state plumbing codes throughout the duration of each project.
- Worked with certified pipe welders by providing accurate pipe preparation and fitting.
- Obtained precise results by performing accurate hydro testing.
- Offered guidance and training to junior team members.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine whether the system was leaking.
- Inspected structures to avoid any obstruction and delays throughout the project.
- Repaired steam, drainage and sewer lines.
Education
High School Diploma - Edison Carerr Center Plumbing
Paint Branch High School
14121 Old Columbia Pike Burtonsville MD06.1993
Skills
- Tool proficiency
- Hazmat compliance
- Mechanical expertise
- Safety standards adherence
- Forklift operation
Certification
- OSHA 10
- Confined Space Certification
- Crane Certification
Additional Information
- Skills
- I have my master plumber licences Basic math and measuring aptitude
- Power and hand tools Start to finish home construction
- Safety procedures knowledge Water and sewer pipe installation
- Commercial structures Effective at multi-tasking
- Works well independently Valid [Pa] driver's license
- Strong mechanical aptitude Possesses a reliable vehicle
- Capable of heavy lifting
- Dependable and reliable
- Self-motivated
- Forklift and HAZMAT certified
- MSHA Certified I have my OSHA 10 certification.
Timeline
Master Plumber
Controls Service & Engineering
02.2023 - Current
Plumbing foreman
Protech mechanical
08.2022 - 11.2022
Master plumber
Groff's Heating, A/C and Plumbing Inc.
11.2019 - Current
Plumbing Foreman
JSL Mechanical Inc.
06.2015 - Current
plumber
g f bowmans
05.2012 - 04.2013
service plumber
Roto rooter
06.2010 - 07.2012
plumber
l h Cranston
03.2007 - 05.2009
High School Diploma - Edison Carerr Center Plumbing
Paint Branch High School