Joshua Tarrant

After working many years doing various carpentry work, I started an apprenticeship program with UA Local 38 in San Francisco. I spent 5 years in this program and graduated in 2011 as a Journeyman plumber. I learned many skills while an apprentice and as a journeyman, including:

• Communication with customers to provide recommendations on repairs, determine project estimation costs and define project completion dates.
• Soft Soldered copper pipe for domestic water and DWV systems. Sizes 1/2" up to 4" pipe.
• Silver Brazed copper pipe for domestic and reclaimed water systems. Sizes 1/2 up to 6" pipe.
• Groove, for Victaulic type couplings, for copper, steel and stainless-steel pipe. Sizes 2" up to 10" pipe.
• Measured, cut and installed ABS, PVC and CPVC pipe for water and DWV. Sizes 1/2" to 6" pipe.
• Measured, cut and installed Cast Iron pipe for DWV. Sizes 2" up to 14" pipe.
• Installed AquaPex piping for domestic and reclaim water systems. Sizes 1/2 up to 3" pipe.
• Measured, threaded and cut black and galvanized pipe for low pressure gas systems. Sizes 1/2" to 4" pipe.
• Roughed in for toilets, urinals and shower valves.
• Installed finish for toilets, including urinals and wall mount bowls, faucets, garbage disposals, water filters and shower trim.
• Roughed in and installed commercial drinking fountains.
• Rough in and install residential and commercial HVAC units
• Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
• Inspected sewers and piping systems to assess quality and condition.
• Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities and sizes of materials required.
• Installed valves, hangers, supports and flanges for inside piping systems.
• Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
• Offered guidance and training to junior team members.
• Complied with state plumbing codes throughout duration of each project.
• Worked with certified pipe welders by providing accurate pipe preparation and fitting.
• Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
• Read blueprints to determine appropriate materials and procedures for each project.

I worked both full and part time with family owned remodel and new construction company, Tarrant Group. From 1990 thru till 2006. During those years I preformed duties that included:

• Established thorough knowledge of hand tools, as well as larger power tools and saws
• Organized project work by reading blueprints and assessing job specifications to determine optimal plans
• Performed cabinet and countertop installation for kitchens and bathrooms
• Laying out and framing walls and ceilings for homes and small buildings
• Installing and finishing drywall. Including mudding, taping and sanding
• Running baseboard, crown-molding and door trim.
• Prepping and painting interior and exterior surfaces
• Installing pre-finished hard wood flooring and ceramic tile.
• Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area