Lee Paterson
Spring,TX
Summary
Hardworking Plumber experienced in troubleshooting piping systems and diagnosing issues. Achieved high customer satisfaction through quick responses to plumbing emergencies and collaboration with contractors on residential and commercial projects. Focused on mentoring apprentice plumbers and maintaining compliance with building codes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Plumber
Local 68 plumbing union
Houston, TX
07.2025 - Current
- Executed commercial and industrial build outs, ensuring structural integrity and compliance with safety standards. Installed plumbing pipe of various sizes from slab to completion, contributing to timely project delivery. Worked long shifts to maintain project momentum and meet critical deadlines. I spent most of my time at heights on a scissor lift.
- Installed water lines, drainage systems, and plumbing fixtures for union job sites.
- Repaired leaks, clogs, and broken valves across residential and commercial systems.
- Inspected pipes, fittings, and connections for code compliance and safety.
Plumbing instructor
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, Texas
01.2025 - 10.2026
- Trained apprentice plumbers on union standards and safe work practices to ensure compliance and quality.
- Coordinated safe plumbing installation schedules with contractors and trades to minimize delays and enhance workflow.
- Collaborated with contractors and trades to streamline plumbing installation schedules, improving project timelines.
- Tested plumbing systems to locate leaks, malfunctions and repair needs.
- Repaired sinks, toilets, valves, and pumps on active job sites.
- Installed water, drain, and gas lines for plumbing projects.
- Cut and fit pipes to established measurements.
- Assembled fittings, fixtures, and pipe sections using hand and power tools.
Commercial Plumber
Qualified Maintenance & Construction LLC
McQueeney, TX
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Provided services across multiple retail environments such as 7-11, PetSmart, and CarMax. 24hr on call plumber
- Installed commercial piping, fixtures, and drainage systems for maintenance and construction projects.
- Installed and maintained plumbing systems for commercial buildings.
- Repaired sinks, toilets, valves, and pumps on active job sites.
- Repaired broken pipes, unclogged drains, and replaced fixtures.
- Inspected plumbing lines for leaks, clogs, and code issues in occupied buildings.
- Assisted team by inspecting pipes and piping systems to assess quality and condition.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Selected appropriate type of piping material according to project specifications.
- Created estimates for customers based on their needs and budget requirements.
- Ensured all plumbing complies with relevant regulations and codes.
Journeyman Plumber
Repipros
Cleveland, TX
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Performed daily home repiping to ensure reliable plumbing systems for residents.
- Diagnosed leaks, clogs, and pressure issues in customer homes.
- Repaired faucets, toilets, sinks, tubs, and shower valves.
- Cleared blocked drains using augers, snakes, and drain equipment.
- Replaced worn pipes, fittings, shutoff valves, and seals.
- Inspected plumbing systems for code compliance and safety issues.
- Communicated repair needs and service steps to homeowners, enhancing their understanding and trust.
- Ran tests on newly installed fixtures for proper operation.
- Upheld cleanliness standards throughout each job to promote safety and professionalism.
Plumber
K and g services
Spring, TX
01.2016 - 12.2020
- Worked as a journeyman plumber, providing skilled plumbing services on various projects.
- Installed and repaired water supply lines, waste disposal systems, and related appliances.
- Repaired sinks, toilets, valves, and pumps on active job sites.
- Replaced worn or damaged plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, tubs, showers, and garbage disposals.
- Inspected piping systems for leaks, pressure issues, and code compliance.
- Maintained clean work areas and followed safety rules on every assignment.
- Assembled fittings, fixtures, and pipe sections using hand and power tools.
- Cut and fit pipes to established measurements.
- Soldered copper pipe joints to connect water supply lines for new installations.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Communicated with customers regarding recommendations on repairs, replacements and upgrades of plumbing equipment.
- Ran tests on newly installed systems to ensure proper functionality before finalizing projects.
- Assisted apprentices with learning basic skills such as soldering pipes or installing valves.
- Provided emergency services to repair burst pipes during inclement weather.
Sales, Service
Aramendia Plumbing and Air Conditioning
Houston, TX
03.2011 - 01.2016
- Installed plumbing systems and air conditioning units in residential and commercial properties.
- Diagnosed air conditioning faults on residential and commercial systems.
- Diagnosed air conditioning problems and addressed issues with low voltage, compressors, reverse valves, blowers, and condenser motors.
- Repaired compressors, motors, capacitors, and electrical controls.
- Serviced refrigerant levels and checked system pressures.
- Performed maintenance on existing air conditioning units, including cleaning coils, testing pressure levels and diagnosing malfunctions.
- Cleaned coils, filters, drains, and condenser components.
- Inspected ductwork, thermostats, and airflow for proper operation.
- Conducted regular inspections of AC units to identify any possible problems before they become major issues.
- Assisted customers in selecting new AC units that met their needs and budget.
Sales, Service and Installation of Air Conditioning
Ultra-Services Air Conditioning
01.2010 - 03.2011
- Performed air conditioning service for residential units
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Air Conditioning Technician and plumber
John Moore Services Inc
Houston, Texas
03.2002 - 01.2010
- Diagnosed air conditioning faults on residential and commercial systems.
- Repaired compressors, motors, capacitors, and electrical controls.
- Installed new air conditioning units and replacement parts.
- Serviced refrigerant levels and checked system pressures.
- Cleaned coils, filters, drains, and condenser components.
- Installed air conditioning systems in commercial and residential buildings.
- Installed residential water lines, fixtures, and drainage systems.
- Diagnosed leaks, clogs, and pressure issues in customer homes.
- Repaired faucets, toilets, sinks, tubs, and shower valves.
- Cleared blocked drains using augers, snakes, and drain equipment.
- Replaced worn pipes, fittings, shutoff valves, and seals.
- Installed air conditioning systems in various residential and commercial locations. in commercial and residential buildings.
Roofing, Carpentry, Air Conditioning
Handy Man Unlimited
01.1994 - 03.2002
- Delivered various home repair services to improve functionality
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Maintenance Supervisor
Wood Forest Glen Apartments
10.1990 - 01.1994
- For 320 Apartments
- Supervised apartment maintenance team across Wood Forest Glen residential buildings
- Scheduled preventive maintenance for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and appliances
- Inspected units, common areas, and grounds for safety and repair needs
Infantry Squad Leader
United States Marine Corps
09.1986 - 08.1990
Education
Trade school -
UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
Houston, TX 05.1994 - 12.1995
College -
Skills
- Sump pump repair
- Drainage systems
- PEX pipe
- Manual drain cleaning
- Completing plumbing projects - Largest number of plumbing projects completed yearly (More than 200 projects)
- Garbage disposal installation
- Box truck
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- PVC pipe
- Faucet installation
- Management
- Working on construction projects
- Area calculation (plumbing)
- Team leadership
- Property management
- Construction painting
- Pipe cutting
- Drain snakes
- Pipe blueprint interpretation
- HVAC
- Ohmmeter
- Commercial construction
- Maintenance
- Service technician experience
- Soldering
- Plumbing cost calculation
- Industrial plumbing
- Pipe threading
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
- Gas line repair
- Brazing equipment
- Pipe alignment
- Electrical Experience
- Budgeting
- Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC)
- Dishwasher installation
- Soldering tools
- Blueprint reading
- Stainless steel piping
- Teaching
- Refrigeration
- Pressure gauges
- Schematics
- Customer service
- Hand tools
- Plumbing system maintenance
- Plumbing material quantity calculation
- Pipe installation
- ABS handling
- Windows
- Renovation
- Office experience
- Mobile devices
- Copper
- Hydro jetting
- Leadership
- Drain cleaning
- International Plumbing Code (IPC)
- Pipe soldering
- Pipe bending
- Commercial plumbing
- Supervising experience
- Sewer cameras
- Basic math
- Plumbing valve repair
- Floor drains
- Gas line installation
- Power tools
- Heavy lifting
- Construction industry experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Plumbing - Plumbing industry experience (16-20 years)
- Field service
- Fair Housing regulations
- Boiler
- Handyman experience
- Water supply systems
- Plumbing leak repair
- Roof drains
- Basin wrenches
- Plumbing levels
- Pipe benders
- Galvanized steel
- Voltmeter
- Commercial building projects
- National Standard Plumbing Code (NSPC)
- National Fuel Gas Codes (NFGC)
- Time management
- Facilities maintenance
- Pipe fusion
- Pipe wrenches
- Gas piping systems
- Drain cleaners
- Mechanical drain cleaning
- Hacksaws (plumbing)
- Water heater installation
- Plumbing fixture repair
- Pipe sizing
- Threaded pipe connections
- Plumbing inspection cameras
- Drainage pumps
- Shower installation
- Socket sets
- Pipe repair
- Pipe slope calculation
- Construction
- Pipe cutters
- Polybutylene (PB) piping
- Mechanical knowledge
- Bidet installation
- Contracts
- CPVC pipe
- Construction plumbing
- Water heater repair
- Sewer systems
- Nccer instructor
- Licensed Plumber
- Carpentry
- Computer literacy
- Drain repair
- Remodeling
- Lead plumber experience
- Residential plumbing
- Residential construction
- Sink installation
- Equipment repair
- Pipe welding
- Sewer line repair
- ABS piping
- Mechanic experience
- Drinking fountain installation
- Urinal installation
- Toilet installation
- OSHA
- Copper piping
- Fixture installation
- Sales
- Experience working with students
- Property maintenance
- Computer skills
- Power augers
- Angle calculation (plumbing)
- Tubing cutters
- Pipe size calculation
- Water pressure calculation
- Sewer line installation
- Accounts receivable
- Flow rate calculation (plumbing)
- Organizational skills
- Gas leak detectors
- Bathtub installation
- Pipe length calculation
- Construction estimating
- Mobile applications
- Sanitary sewers
- Pipelaying safety compliance practices
- New plumbing fixture installation
- Pressure testing equipment
- Adult education
- Pipe threaders
- Cast iron
- Customer support
- Brass
- Computer hardware
- Welding
- Plumbing installation
Certification
- Epa type 2
- Driver's License
- Journeyman Plumber
- 2026-07
- Gas Fitters License
- Confined Space Certification
- OSHA 10-Hour Construction
- Drain cleaner license
- Plumbing License
- NCCER Certification
- EPA Type II
- Air Conditioning Certification
- HVAC Certification
- EPA Certification
- Journeyman License
- EPA Refrigeration Certification
- EPA Type I
- Non-CDL Class C
- OSHA 10
Personal Information
- Driving License: Non-CDL Class C
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Military Service
- Driving License: Non-CDL Class C
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Plumber
Local 68 plumbing union
07.2025 - Current
Plumbing instructor
Prairie View A&M University
01.2025 - 10.2026
Commercial Plumber
Qualified Maintenance & Construction LLC
01.2024 - 01.2025
Journeyman Plumber
Repipros
01.2021 - 01.2024
Plumber
K and g services
01.2016 - 12.2020
Sales, Service
Aramendia Plumbing and Air Conditioning
03.2011 - 01.2016
Sales, Service and Installation of Air Conditioning
Ultra-Services Air Conditioning
01.2010 - 03.2011
Air Conditioning Technician and plumber
John Moore Services Inc
03.2002 - 01.2010
Trade school -
UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
05.1994 - 12.1995
Roofing, Carpentry, Air Conditioning
Handy Man Unlimited
01.1994 - 03.2002
Maintenance Supervisor
Wood Forest Glen Apartments
10.1990 - 01.1994
Infantry Squad Leader
United States Marine Corps
09.1986 - 08.1990