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Jonathan Ivan Garcia

Sag Harbor

Summary

Experienced and flexible Fire Sprinkler Installer that has extensive experience in installations as well as a background in plumbing that proves useful for fire sprinkler system installations. Works extremely well as part of a team and has excellent technical abilities. Comes with eight (8) years of experience in the field.

Critical thinking Steamfitter with expertise in measuring and fitting pipes. Hard worker and collaborative team player with exceptional blueprint reading skills.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Journeyman Steamfitter

PACE Fire Protection
03.2024 - 02.2025
  • Used coredrill to cut and thread pipes to specifications.
  • Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
  • Planned pipe system layout, installation and repair according to specifications.
  • Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
  • Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
  • Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
  • Used clamps and brackets to attach pipes to walls, structures, and fixtures.
  • Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.

Journeyman Steamfitter

Standard Fire Protection
10.2022 - 02.2024
  • Used clamps and brackets to attach pipes to walls, structures, and fixtures.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
  • Safely operated forklifts and high rangers as per company policies.
  • Reviewed and interpreted blueprints and specifications to construct and lay out piping assemblies.
  • Coordinate new build progress across multiple teams
  • Loaded and unloaded building materials weighing up to 100 pounds to prepare materials for construction.
  • Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
  • Performed hydrostatic tests - filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks


Mechanic, 5th Year Journeyman

Real Automatic Sprinkler Company
01.2018 - 09.2022
  • Commercial installations in existing buildings as well as in new construction projects.
  • Performed overhead pipe installation tasks working with steel piping systems deluge systems hose systems and standpipe systems.
  • Fabricated and installed pipes for systems, selected appropriate pipe sizes then measured and cut them accordingly for fitting.
  • Worked with blueprints and schematics to lay out pipes and assemble systems.
  • Installed underground residential yard systems and hooked them into home water supplies.
  • Used power tools and hand tools to modify repair and maintain existing installations.

Mechanic

Metro Fire Protection
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Completed both residential and commercial installations in existing buildings as well as in new construction projects.
  • Performed overhead pipe installation tasks working with steel piping systems deluge systems hose systems and standpipe systems.
  • Fabricated and installed pipes for systems, selected appropriate pipe sizes then measured and cut them accordingly for fitting.
  • Worked with blueprints and schematics to lay out pipes and assemble systems.
  • Installed underground residential yard systems and hooked them into home water supplies.
  • Used power tools and hand tools to modify repair and maintain existing installations.

Mechanic

Capitol Fire Sprinklers
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Installed fire sprinkler system by assembling the pipe supports.
  • Installed various hydraulic and pneumatic equipment required for the sprinkler system to function properly.
  • Assembled the pipe by using various hand tools, cementing and soldering the joints in accordance to the manufacturer’s specification.
  • Assisted in attaching the pipes at various walls, fixtures and radiators with the help of hand and power tools.
  • Inspected the installed pipeline by various testing instruments such as pressure gauge and hydrostatic equipment.
  • Provide input to estimators and designers on labor needs and problem locations on construction sites. Scheduled work for employees on a daily basis, visited job sites to address all job problems, question or concerns, handled all hiring and firing of employees.

Mechanic

VIP Fire Sprinkler, Inc.
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Installed the various water-based and dry sprinklers for testing, ensured proper functioning.
  • Regulated the installation process by following the blueprints and instructions from the client.
  • Performed installation by climbing to heights and scaffolding while lifting all equipment.
  • Performed all work under the required regulations, wore the appropriate clothes necessary for installation.
  • Inspected the work in coordination with the local authorities and contractors.

Education

High School -

Manhattan Village Academy

Skills

  • Experience with both home, commercial and retrofit installations
  • Great abilities with overhead pipe installations as well as in-ground systems
  • Experienced with laying out installing fitting and assembly of systems
  • Able to read and interpret blueprints and diagrams to facilitate the installation process
  • Informed planning of pipe installation systems per specifications
  • Sound knowledge of various dry and wet sprinkler systems
  • Blueprint fluency
  • Testing and inspecting fire protection systems
  • Quality production
  • OSHA 30
  • Independent worker
  • Operations of ladders, power operated lifts and scaffolding
  • Ability to deal with problems and make sound judgement
  • NFPA 13 and NFPA 25 Standards
  • Pipe cutting
  • System troubleshooting

Timeline

Journeyman Steamfitter

PACE Fire Protection
03.2024 - 02.2025

Journeyman Steamfitter

Standard Fire Protection
10.2022 - 02.2024

Mechanic, 5th Year Journeyman

Real Automatic Sprinkler Company
01.2018 - 09.2022

Mechanic

Metro Fire Protection
01.2015 - 01.2018

Mechanic

Capitol Fire Sprinklers
01.2013 - 01.2015

Mechanic

VIP Fire Sprinkler, Inc.
01.2011 - 01.2013

High School -

Manhattan Village Academy
Jonathan Ivan Garcia
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