Mardez Smith
Chicago,IL
Summary
Personable Plumber possessing strong work ethic and desire to provide quality workmanship to residential customers. Experienced installer of new fixtures and piping systems for renovations.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Plumber
Retrofit Plumbing And Heating INC.
09.2015 - 08.2022
- Inspected sewers and piping systems to assess quality and condition.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Repaired plumbing systems, components, and equipment.
- Implemented maintenance and repair for fixtures, water mains, natural gas, fire systems and backflow preventers.
- Cut and drilled holes in walls to permit passage of pipes.
- Read blueprints to determine appropriate materials and procedures for each project.
- Prepared budgets and estimated costs for potential work on piping systems.
- Planned pipe system layout, installation and repair according to specifications.
- Used clamps and brackets to attach pipes to walls, structures and fixtures.
- Set up appliances like water heaters, filters, and dishwashers with correct settings to maximize performance.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
- Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
- Complied with state plumbing codes throughout duration of each project.
Plumber
Great Lakes Plumbing And Heating Company
04.2001 - 09.2015
- Inspected sewers and piping systems to assess quality and condition.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Repaired plumbing systems, components, and equipment.
- Implemented maintenance and repair for fixtures, water mains, natural gas, fire systems and backflow preventers.
- Cut and drilled holes in walls to permit passage of pipes.
- Read blueprints to determine appropriate materials and procedures for each project.
- Used clamps and brackets to attach pipes to walls, structures and fixtures.
- Set up appliances like water heaters, filters, and dishwashers with correct settings to maximize performance.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
- Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
- Secured rising mains and boiler piping to structural supports in new construction and remodeling projects.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Reviewed blueprints and project specifications to determine correct plumbing solutions.
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
- Assisted with repairs to steam, drainage, and sewer lines.
- Complied with state plumbing codes throughout duration of each project.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Plumbing Technology
Aurora Plumbing And Pipefitters Local 319
Aurora, ILPlumbing License - Plumbing Technology
Chicago Plumbers' Local 130
Chicago, ILNo Degree - GED, Pre-Apprenticeship Plumbing.
Joliet Job Corps
1101 Mills Road Joliet, Il.604332030
Skills
- Craft Support
- Detail Work
- Blueprint Reading
- Piping Installation
- Project Requirements
- Hand and Power Tools
Timeline
Plumber
Retrofit Plumbing And Heating INC.
09.2015 - 08.2022
Plumber
Great Lakes Plumbing And Heating Company
04.2001 - 09.2015
Certificate of Completion - Plumbing Technology
Aurora Plumbing And Pipefitters Local 319
Plumbing License - Plumbing Technology
Chicago Plumbers' Local 130
No Degree - GED, Pre-Apprenticeship Plumbing.
Joliet Job Corps
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