Leighton Whittingham
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented plumbing professional with experience at Sauer Mechanical, skilled in plumbing installation and systems maintenance. Proven ability to interpret blueprints and guide junior team members, ensuring high-quality fixture repairs and installations. Committed to safety and efficiency, consistently delivering results that enhance operational effectiveness.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Apprentice Plumber
Sauer Mechanical
05.2025 - 09.2025
- Worked from drawings, sketches, or verbal instructions to install and modify plumbing systems.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
- Independently worked on projects, while offering process coordination and cooperation with other teams.
- Offered guidance and training to junior team members.
- Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
- Installed plumbing systems and fixtures in residential and commercial properties.
- Used pipe wrenches, saws and drills safely to execute basic and complex plumbing tasks.
- Followed safety practices and procedures to reduce on-site risks.
- Cleaned and maintained plumbing tools and equipment to reduce potential downtime.
- Unclogged drains and replaced faulty fixtures to restore functionality to customer plumbing.
- Removed old sinks, toilets, and pipes in preparation for installation of new fixtures.
Deckhand
Evansville Marine Services
01.2023 - 10.2024
- Assisted with navigation and Type tasks as look-out.
- Shifted, dropped, and picked up over Number barges.
- Handled and disposed of chemicals and hazardous or caustic materials in compliance with safety data sheets.
- Laid and transferred rigging, safely handled lines, and checked tow for Number vessels.
- Inspected and tested safety equipment and emergency response systems.
- Assisted with launching and retrieving tenders and other watercrafts.
- Collaborated with supervisor to keep detailed inventory records and replenish Type supplies.
- Communicated clearly, concisely and politely with passengers and crew members.
- Assisted deck officers with communications and safety procedures.
- Inspected and maintained deck equipment and supplies.
- Followed safety protocols and procedures to prevent accidents.
Painter, Maintenance
Southside Painting Plus More
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Performed smoothing and finishing work on walls, trim and cabinetry.
- Performed flat glass repairs and minor structural repairs to concrete and wood decks, window trim, windows and door casings.
- Applied exterior caulking to building joints and seams.
- Committed to providing quality work at competitive prices.
- Valued for being extremely detail oriented.
- Applied putty, wood filler, spackling, and caulks to prep uneven surfaces and fill in holes.
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Protected surfaces from damage and spills by using drop cloths prior to and during painting.
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
- Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms, and lobbies.
- Worked holidays and weekends depending on shifting needs of project.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing, and priming.
Education
No Degree -
Job Corps
100 Wrights Landing Rd, Owensboro, KY 42303Art
Sandalwood High School
2750 John Promenade Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 3224605.2022
Skills
- Plumbing installation
- Systems maintenance
- Fixture repair
- Blueprint interpretation
- Blueprint reading
- Plumbing operations
- Pump maintenance
- Fixture installation
- Installation of plumbing systems
Accomplishments
- Achieved Result through effectively helping with Task.
- Collaborated with team of Number in the development of Project name.
- Achieved Result by introducing Software for Type tasks.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Supervised team of Number staff members.
- Achieved Result by completing Task with accuracy and efficiency.
Affiliations
- APICS – Association for Supply Chain Management
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Society of Human Resource Management
Certification
- Area of expertise License - Timeframe
- Area of certification Training - Timeframe
- Certified Job Title, Company Name - Timeframe
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Apprentice Plumber
Sauer Mechanical
05.2025 - 09.2025
Painter, Maintenance
Southside Painting Plus More
01.2024 - 05.2024
Deckhand
Evansville Marine Services
01.2023 - 10.2024
No Degree -
Job Corps
Art
Sandalwood High School
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