Justin Brown
Fairflied,CT
Summary
Dedicated plumbing professional with hands-on experience at GB Plumbing, skilled in pipe installation and leak detection. Proven ability to enhance client satisfaction through effective communication and quality repairs. Committed to safety practices and maintaining high standards, contributing to successful project outcomes and fostering positive relationships with clients.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Plumbing Apprentice
Town of Fairfield, CT
Fairfield, CT
09.2021 - Current
- Contributed to plumbing systems and fixture installations under direction.
- Learned to operate plumbing tools and equipment safely and effectively.
- Collaborated with senior plumbers to troubleshoot and resolve plumbing challenges.
- Kept tools and workspaces tidy and well-organized.
- Gained valuable experience through hands-on training under the guidance of skilled master plumbers.
- Removed old sinks, toilets, and pipes in preparation for installation of new fixtures.
- Unclogged sinks and toilets for customers using tools and drain cleaners.
- Enhanced team productivity by maintaining a clean and organized work environment for plumbing tasks.
- Increased efficiency of pipe installations by accurately measuring, cutting, threading, and assembling materials as needed.
- Followed safety practices with tools and general behaviors to prevent accidents and safeguard equipment.
- Reduced callbacks by ensuring thorough inspections and quality repairs on all jobs completed.
- Improved client satisfaction by efficiently diagnosing and repairing plumbing issues in a timely manner.
- Assisted master plumbers with complex projects, resulting in successful completion within deadlines.
- Set up appliances like water heaters, filters, and dishwashers with correct settings to maximize performance.
- Assisted with repairs to steam, drainage, and sewer lines.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Inspected sewers and piping systems to assess quality and condition.
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
- Cut and drilled holes in walls to permit passage of pipes.
- Supported emergency plumbing situations, providing prompt and effective solutions to clients'' problems.
- Crew leader for snow removal. Efficiently clearing and removing snow and salting walk ways at the train station, town buildings and sidewalks in a time manner
- Assisted in installation and maintenance of plumbing systems in residential and commercial properties.
Plumber's Assistant
GB Plumbing
Fairfield, CT
06.2019 - Current
- Conducted plumbing system installations and repairs with oversight.
- Kept tools and workspaces organized to enhance safety and operational efficiency.
- Identified problems and applied corrective measures.
- Learned plumbing techniques and best practices through hands-on experience.
- Maintained strict safety standards when managing equipment and materials on-site.
- Assisted lead plumber in completing complex installations, ensuring adherence to safety regulations.
- Increased client trust by providing clear explanations of repairs and installations, fostering positive relationships.
- Improved project efficiency with meticulous preparation of tools and materials for each job.
- Participated in emergency repair situations, providing prompt assistance to restore functionality quickly.
- Contributed to successful project outcomes by following precise instructions from lead plumber during installations and repairs.
- Assisted with inventory management, helping maintain adequate stock levels for efficient operation.
- Conducted quality checks after each job completion, ensuring top-notch service delivery to clients.
- Upheld company reputation by exemplifying professionalism during all interactions with clients.
- Completed necessary paperwork diligently post-project completion for proper recordkeeping.
- Organized and moved materials from truck to job site to support project requirements.
- Tested for leaks in new and repaired systems to verify functional and safe working condition.
- Performed rough-ins, repairing, or replacing fixtures and water heaters and located or removed leaking or broken pipes.
- Measured, cut and assembled new pipe and placed assembled pipe in hangers or other supports.
- Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
- Ran stainless, steel and PVC piping.
- Independently worked on projects, while offering process coordination and cooperation with other teams.
- Offered guidance and training to junior team members.
- Removed old sinks, toilets, and pipes in preparation for installation of new fixtures.
- Unclogged sinks and toilets for customers using tools and drain cleaners.
Education
No Degree - Business
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RISkills
- Hand tool use
- Pipe threading
- Gas line installation
- Soldering pipes
- Piping installation
- Safety practices
- Pipe measuring
- Valve replacement
- Fixture repair
- Pipe cutting
- Valve and coupling fitting
- Leak detection
- Plumbing fixture installation
- Installation and maintenance
- Water heater installation
- Preventive Maintenance
- Physical stamina
- Fixture installation
- Plumbing troubleshooting
- Team collaboration
- Commercial and residential jobs
Timeline
Plumbing Apprentice
Town of Fairfield, CT
09.2021 - Current
Plumber's Assistant
GB Plumbing
06.2019 - Current
No Degree - Business
Johnson & Wales University