Karl Carpenter
Jenison,MI
Summary
Highly skilled Michigan licensed Plumber with 20+ years of experience in plumbing system installation and maintenance with strong troubleshooting ability. Enjoys and excels at mentoring apprentice plumbers. Consistently exceeds expectations for customer satisfaction and responds quickly to emergency situations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Plumber
Canfield Heating and Plumbing
Lowell, MI
08.2012 - Current
- Repair, replace, and install pipes, fixtures, and valves in residential and commercial buildings.
- Perform maintenance on water heaters and other equipment such as toilets, sinks, showers, garbage disposals, sump pumps, and septic tanks.
- Perform drain cleaning for residential and commercial pipes and sewers.
- Troubleshoot plumbing issues using specialized tools including pipe wrenches, saws, drills, test gauges.
- Inspect drainage systems for clogs or leaks.
- Connect new appliances such as dishwashers and ice makers to existing water lines.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to plumbing work.
- Maintain a clean worksite during installations by utilizing drop cloths and vacuuming debris from the area.
- Assemble complex components that require soldering techniques or threading pipes together using special tools.
- Order parts needed for repairs from suppliers when necessary.
- Assist in training apprentices in proper installation methods and safety procedures.
- Cut openings in walls to access existing plumbing lines for repair or replacement.
Journeyman Plumber
Lameyer Plumbing
Dorr, MI
07.2010 - 08.2012
- Installed and maintained plumbing systems to meet customer requirements.
- Replaced worn or broken fixtures with new ones.
- Provided customers with advice about proper care of their plumbing system.
- Communicated with customers regarding recommendations on repairs, replacements and upgrades of plumbing equipment.
- Tested plumbing systems to locate leaks, malfunctions and repair needs.
- Tested all types of backflow/ cross connection devices and made necessary repairs.
- Performed drain cleaning for residential drains and sewers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Coopersville High School
Coopersville, MI06-1995
Some College (No Degree) - Architectural Drafting Technology
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MISkills
- Pipefitting Processes
- Drainage Repair
- Drain and Water Piping
- Plumbing Repairs
- System Troubleshooting
- Pipe Cutting
- Pipe Installation
- Plumbing Code Knowledge
- Water Heater Installation
- Fixture Installation
- Blueprint Reading
Certification
- State of Michigan Journeyman Plumber License: 8220959 exp 4/30/24
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Journeyman Plumber
Canfield Heating and Plumbing
08.2012 - Current
Journeyman Plumber
Lameyer Plumbing
07.2010 - 08.2012
High School Diploma -
Coopersville High School
Some College (No Degree) - Architectural Drafting Technology
Grand Rapids Community College
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