Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Juan Almanza

Gilroy,United States

Summary

Dynamic Service Technician with 10 years of experience in service-oriented roles. Skilled in scheduled, emergency and preventive maintenance and repairs. Known for best-in-class work and reliability.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Plumbing Supervisor

Benrich Service
Santa Clara, CA
05.2020 - 12.2023
  • Ensured that all plumbing systems were installed and maintained according to regulatory codes and safety standards.
  • Monitored inventory of supplies, materials, and equipment necessary for plumbing operations.
  • Supervised a team of plumbers in the installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing fixtures and systems.
  • Conducted regular inspections to identify any current or potential problems with pipes, drains, or other plumbing components.
  • Provided guidance and support to junior staff members when troubleshooting complex issues related to plumbing systems.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for purchase of materials needed for repairs or upgrades.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on boilers, pumps and other related equipment.
  • Repaired and replaced defective boiler components such as valves, gaskets, seals, tubes, and piping.
  • Conducted monthly inspections of boiler rooms to ensure safe operation.
  • Troubleshot problems with boilers and identified root causes of malfunctions.
  • Installed new parts in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
  • Calibrated instruments used for testing temperature, pressure and other variables related to the boiler system.
  • Resolved customer complaints regarding their heating systems in a timely manner.
  • Performed emergency repairs when necessary in order to keep the boilers running properly.

Plumber

A+ commercial
San Jose, CA
01.2015 - 05.2020
  • Installed and repaired water supply lines, waste disposal systems, and related appliances.
  • Replaced worn or damaged plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, tubs, showers, and garbage disposals.
  • Cut openings in walls or floors to accommodate pipes and fittings.
  • Repaired broken or blocked sewer lines with the use of video cameras.
  • Connected gas lines to stoves, dryers, hot water heaters, furnaces.
  • Soldered copper pipe joints to connect water supply lines for new installations.
  • Provided emergency services when needed including repairing burst pipes during inclement weather conditions.
  • Installed pumps and backflow prevention devices according to local codes.
  • Performed routine maintenance tasks such as flushing out drainpipes or cleaning out grease traps.

Welder

Self-employed
Gilroy, CA
06.2006 - 01.2015
  • Set up welding machines according to specifications by adjusting current and voltage; selecting correct filler rods and fluxes; and setting gas flow rate.
  • Assist in laying out, cutting, fabricating and fitting of metal components prior to welding.
  • Perform manual or semi-automatic welding processes such as shielded metal arc, gas tungsten arc and gas metal arc.
  • Grind, file, buff and smooth welds using grinders, drills, wire brushes and other tools.

Education

High School Diploma -

Gilroy High School
Gilroy, CA
06-2006

Skills

  • Pipe Installation
  • Fixture Installation
  • Leak Detection
  • Pipe Welding
  • Mechanical Aptitude
  • Estimating Costs
  • Custom Plumbing Systems Specialist
  • Pipe Assembly
  • Drainage Systems Repair
  • Equipment Monitoring
  • Project Management
  • Equipment Operation
  • Water Heater Maintenance
  • Staff Management
  • Troubleshooting
  • Blueprints
  • Commercial Construction Experience
  • Emergency Response
  • Electrical Wiring
  • Preventive Maintenance

Timeline

Plumbing Supervisor

Benrich Service
05.2020 - 12.2023

Plumber

A+ commercial
01.2015 - 05.2020

Welder

Self-employed
06.2006 - 01.2015

High School Diploma -

Gilroy High School
Juan Almanza