Leroy Ford
Jamaica,NY
Summary
Detailed Plumber with extensive experience planning and performing emergency repairs and preventive maintenance on plumbing systems. Recognized for maintaining great customer satisfaction ratings in all areas. Comfortable working under pressure with minimal supervision. Experienced Plumber with over 15 years of experience. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Plumber Pipefitter
SJS Executives - VA Hospital
423 E.23rd Street New York ,NY 10010
04.2024 - 04.2025
- Installed, repaired, and maintained plumbing systems in residential and commercial buildings.
- Collaborated with construction teams to ensure proper installation of pipes and fixtures.
- Diagnosed issues in plumbing systems, providing effective solutions for repairs and upgrades.
- Trained and mentored junior plumbers on safety protocols and best practices in pipefitting.
Plunber
Carl's Plumbing
9722 Metropolitian Ave. Forest Hill Queens
02.2020 - 05.2023
- Installed and repaired plumbing systems, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and building codes.
- Diagnosed and resolved plumbing issues efficiently, minimizing downtime for residential and commercial clients.
- Collaborated with HVAC teams to integrate plumbing solutions in new construction projects, improving overall system performance.
- Mentored junior plumbers on best practices and safety protocols, enhancing team skill levels and operational efficiency.
Plumber Technician
Doug's Plumbing And Heating Services
Springfield Gardens, NY
05.2019 - 02.2020
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
- Secured rising mains and boiler piping to structural supports in new construction and remodeling projects.
- Communicated with customers to provide recommendations on repairs, determine project estimation costs and define project completion dates.
- Provided emergency services to install and repair toilets, water heaters, appliances and showers to maintain customer satisfaction ratings.
- Crafted piping, including measuring, threading and cutting materials to correct angles.
- Reworked positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.
- Ordered necessary supplies and materials required for installation of new work and remodeling of existing systems.
- Supervised installation, maintenance and repair of plumbing systems and related appurtenances.
Plumber
Fulton Plumbing And Heating
Maspeth, NY
02.2009 - 07.2019
- Worked with certified pipe welders by providing accurate pipe preparation and fitting.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Used tools to fit valves, couplings and assemblies to tanks and pumps.
- Inspected sewers and piping systems to assess quality and condition.
- Read blueprints to determine appropriate materials and procedures for each project.
- Implemented maintenance and repair for fixtures, water mains, natural gas, fire systems, and backflow preventers.
- Secured rising mains and boiler piping to structural supports in new construction and remodeling projects.
- Communicated with customers to provide recommendations on repairs, determine project estimation costs and define project completion dates.
Education
High School Diploma -
Christian Academy
Brooklyn, NYSkills
- Hydraulic systems maintenance
- Emergency Response
- Residential plumbing design
- Commercial construction
Timeline
Plumber Pipefitter
SJS Executives - VA Hospital
04.2024 - 04.2025
Plunber
Carl's Plumbing
02.2020 - 05.2023
Plumber Technician
Doug's Plumbing And Heating Services
05.2019 - 02.2020
Plumber
Fulton Plumbing And Heating
02.2009 - 07.2019
High School Diploma -
Christian Academy