John Solitaire
Lacey,WA
Summary
Experienced Fire Extinguishing Mechanic dedicated to maintaining and preserving fire suppression systems. Collaborates effectively with Quality Control Managers to develop and implement comprehensive Quality Control Plans. Skilled in interpreting technical instructions and specifications, performing inspections, and conducting daily, monthly, and annual testing of fire extinguishing systems. Expertise in preventative maintenance on fire sprinkler systems and related components to ensure optimal safety and compliance. Proficient in layout, installation, modification, and repair of piping systems, utilizing a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical skills to achieve precise and effective results in fire safety operations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Fire Extinguishing Systems Mechanic WG-10
JBLM DPW OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE DIVISON
09.2023 - Current
- As a fire extinguishing mechanic, I am responsible for the maintaining and upkeep of the fire suppression system
- Work with the Quality Control Manager to establish and implement the section Quality Control Plan
- Ability to interpret instructions, specifications ETC
- I perform daily, monthly, and annual testing including Fire Extinguishing Systems Mechanic
- I can perform inspection, testing and preventative maintenance on Fire Sprinkler System piping systems and related components to ensure proper and safe operation; Lay out, Installation, modification, and repair of piping systems; Technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
- Operated a variety of tools and equipment associated with the pipefitting and plumbing trades; and Interpreted and applied building plans, schematics and diagrams to lay out work or find faulty parts in systems
- Recommend disciplinary actions, promotions, reassignments, awards and other personnel actions
- Knowledge of tools
- Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment
- I work under supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who reviews my work for completion
- Support and explain management programs to subordinates
- Removes asbestos containing materials such as vinyl floor tile, cement asbestos board, fire retardant doors, etc
- Investigate work related problems such as excessive costs or low productivity and determine causes
- Performs preventive maintenance
- Fixes faucets, valves, and traps, clears stopped drains, checks relief valves, etc
- The incumbent of this position will be responsible for installing, inspecting, maintaining and repairing fire sprinkler systems, including wet pipe, dry pipe, deluge, and associated parts
- The incumbent will interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and other technical material covering electrical, mechanical, and control devices in alarm and sprinkler systems
- Ability to lead or supervise
- Respond to emergency calls from the Fire Department concerning Fire Extinguishing Systems
- Plan use of subordinate workers, equipment, facilities, and materials on a weekly or monthly basis.
Lead Plumber Worker
JBLM DPW Operations, Maintenance Division
07.2020 - 10.2023
- As a plumber worker on JBLM, I inspect, install, repair, and replace plumbing systems to ensure all plumbing codes are met
- Support and explain management programs to subordinates
- Duties include completion of work orders on the following: sinks, showers, bathtubs, water fountains, water closets, and water heatersWork with the Quality Control Manager to establish and implement the section Quality Control Plan
- Not limited to repacking, replacing seals, cartridges, cleaning, adjusting water heaters and plumbing fixtures as necessary
- Ability to interpret instructions, specifications ETC
- In addition to replacing or repairing garbage disposals, circulation pumps, flush valves, ball valves, and gate valves
- Plan use of subordinate workers, equipment, facilities, and materials on a weekly or monthly basis
- Knowledge of tools
- Able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally heavier
- Recommend disciplinary actions, promotions, reassignments, awards and other personnel actions
- Ability to work frequently performed while on ladders, scaffolding and platforms
- Ability to lead or supervise.
Water and fuel systems maintenance craftsman (plumber)
US Air Force Reserves
11.2010 - 08.2022
- Ability to perform plumbing work such as troubleshooting, repairing, replace, and maintain plumbing equipment
- Able to respond to emergency plumbing calls for clogged drains, broken water lines, frozen pipes, gas odors, and possible gas leaks
- Investigate work related problems such as excessive costs or low productivity and determine causes
- Repair of flush valves, seal and set floor mount and wall hung toilets along with wall hung urinals to ensure proper leak free operation
- Support and explain management programs to subordinates
- Use of heating torches to braze or solder copper pipe and fittings together to achieve leak free assemblies
- Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc
- Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair ETC
- Able to determine proper pipe size, fittings, and their configuration to properly install drain, waste and vent plumbing systems
- Knowledge of materials
- Use of caulk and seals around tubs, showers, sinks, urinals, and back splashes to prevent leaks and maintain the condition of surrounding materials
- Plan use of subordinate workers, equipment, facilities, and materials on a weekly or monthly basis
- Technical practices (Theoretical, precise, artistic)
- Ability to use pullers (e.g., compression sleeve pullers, faucet handle pullers, faucet stem seat and cartridge pullers, angle stop puller) to facilitate plumbing repairs
- Inspects conditions and operation of electrical components such as motors, disconnects switches, contacts, solenoids, relays, alarms, cathodic protection system and programmable logic controls
- Technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
- Recommend disciplinary actions, promotions, reassignments, awards and other personnel actions
- Locate and tap main lines, set up system routed, place and cuts route opening places hangers for proper levels and slopes, and determines and installs valves, traps, and unions as needed for proper operation of a variety systems and equipment
- Confined space entry procedures
- Install, inspect, maintains, troubleshoot, modifies, repair, and manages plumbing water distribution, wastewater collection system, water and wastewater treatment systems, fire suppression, backflow prevention systems, natural gas distribution systems, liquid fuel storage, distribution and dispensing systems
- Maintain logs of all operations, maintenance, and repair data
- Work with the Quality Control Manager to establish and implement the section Quality Control Plan
- Ability to interpret instructions, specifications ETC
- Ability to long periods of standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in other tiring and uncomfortable positions
- Able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally heavier
- Ability to work frequently performed while on ladders, scaffolding and platforms
- Ability to work under dirty, dusty, and greasy conditions
- Knowledge of tools
- Ability to work under exposure to mud, water, and fumes
- Wear a respiration or breathing apparatus and safety harness in accordance with OSHA guidelines regulations
- Install, modifies, repair, and maintains a variety of new and existing utilities, supply, and disposal system and equipment such as sewer, water oil, gas distribution system, and water closets, tubs, backflow prevention devices/assemblies, fire sprinkler system, and showers
- Locates and tap main lines, set up systems routes, places, and cuts route openings, places hangers for proper level and slope, and determines and installs valves, traps, and unions as needed for proper operation of a variety of systems.
Building maintenance engineer lead
Muckleshoot Indian Casino
01.2008 - 07.2020
- Building maintenance experience in sheetrock, vinyl floor tile, cement asbestos board and fire-retardant doors, fire extinguishing systems mechanic, framing, concrete, flooring, painting, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, wiring diagrams, Commercial Kitchen Equipment repair, to include single/ three phase motors, Vulcan, Thor, True and Artic kitchen equipment
- Fixed faucets, valves, and traps, clears stopped drains, checks relief valves
- Drain assemblies, replace flush valves, garbage disposals, angle stops, recirculation, domestic waters such as electric, gas and on demand boilers, supply lines
- Investigate work related problems such as excessive costs or low productivity and determine causes
- Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair ETC
- Perform preventive maintenance
- Replace or repair shower and sink cartridges, to include cleaning, packing and replacing seals
- Plan use of subordinate workers, equipment, facilities, and materials on a weekly or monthly basis
- Installing, inspecting, maintaining and repairing fire sprinkler systems: wet and dry pipes
- Tools used at current position but not limited to kitchen branch line machine, hand augers, augers, ratcheting soil pipe cutters, plungers, strap wrenches, spud wrenches, basin wrench, Pex expansion tools, propress tools, copper tubing and steel pipe cutters, clear stoppages with powered main line machine, scissor lifts and scaffolding when needed, use of PPE as required, necessary use of ladders, new remodel measures or construction and layout in accordance to blueprints or instructions
- Complete Confined Space Safety Training
- Clean, maintain and repair water closets, bathtubs, showers, sinks, and water fountains, backflow devices, gas valves, flush valves, developing large scope projects of all aspects of plumbing, water valves, lavatories, and sinks
- Knowledge of tools
- Repair and replace faucets, drains, water closets, tubs, sinks, supply lines, water heaters, angle stops, garbage disposals, flush valves, recirculation pumps and PRV
- Perform preventive maintenance
- Asbestos removal
- Installing, inspecting, maintaining and repairing fire sprinkler systems: wet and dry pipes
- Work with the Quality Control Manager to establish and implement the section Quality Control Plan
- Ability to interpret instructions, specifications ETC
- Fixed faucets, valves, and traps, clears stopped drains, checks relief valves, etc
- Respond to emergency calls from the Fire Department concerning Fire Extinguishing Systems
- Creating detailed job plans, developing large scope projects of all aspects of plumbing, calculating material costs per pertinent specifications, billing of labor costs per hour, calculating material cost per pertinent specifications, drawings and sketches, while adjusting to any modifications to the project while it is ongoing
- Working with vendors and engineers for correct materials and cost of large scope projects
- Recommend disciplinary actions, promotions, reassignments, awards and other personnel actions
- Tools Propress, Pex expansion tools, mainline machines, jetter, cameras, tubing cutters, and following OSHA rules and regulations and safety requirements
- Ability to long periods of standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in other tiring and uncomfortable positions
- Able to lift and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally heavier
- Support and explain management programs to subordinates
- Ability to supervise
- Ability to do the work of a Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor, perform common Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor tasks, as demonstrated by supervising subordinate workers
- Ability to complete maintenance and repair projects using new methods or techniques
- Ability to organize work assignments and give counsel to employees on ways to improve performance
- Ability to evaluate work and provide guidance through interpreting oral and written instructions to employees
- Working on your own initiative under general supervision subject to occasional inspection
- Ability to work frequently performed while on ladders, scaffolding and platforms
- Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment
- Ability to work under dirty, dusty, and greasy conditions
- Ability to work under exposure to mud, water, and fumes
- Technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic).
Education
High School Diploma -
Henry Foss
Tacoma, WA06.2001
Skills
- Troubleshooting
- Mechanical Systems
- Documentation And Reporting
- Workplace Safety
- Preventive Maintenance
- Safety Procedures
- Safety Management
- Problem diagnosis
- Maintenance and repairs
- Repairs knowledge
- Fuel systems
Timeline
Lead Fire Extinguishing Systems Mechanic WG-10
JBLM DPW OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE DIVISON
09.2023 - Current
Lead Plumber Worker
JBLM DPW Operations, Maintenance Division
07.2020 - 10.2023
Water and fuel systems maintenance craftsman (plumber)
US Air Force Reserves
11.2010 - 08.2022
Building maintenance engineer lead
Muckleshoot Indian Casino
01.2008 - 07.2020
High School Diploma -
Henry Foss
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