Michael Deaner Jr
Appomattox,Virginia
Summary
Dependable plumber, dedicated team player and top performer consistently meeting project deadlines and budget goals. Knowledgeable about importance of quality work and preventive maintenance. Over 6 1/2 years of experience in commercial plumbing and 3 years in residential plumbing. Focused on keeping teams on-task and exceeding quality, performance and safety standards. Gets most out of every resource and team member using creativity and excellent problem-solving abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Plumber/sales
Hickey Plumbing Air and Electrical
Amherst, VA
05.2021 - Current
- Repaired plumbing systems, components, and equipment.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
- Installed new piping systems in various types of buildings following local building codes and regulations.
- Performed regular maintenance on plumbing systems to prevent costly future repairs for customers.
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
- Consistently met deadlines while maintaining high-quality craftsmanship throughout all stages of plumbing installations, repairs, or maintenance tasks.
- Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
- Mentored junior plumbers, sharing industry expertise to improve overall team performance.
- Delivered high-quality workmanship, consistently meeting or exceeding client expectations on completed jobs.
- Upgraded outdated plumbing systems to modern standards enhancing functionality while increasing property value for clients.
- Independently worked on projects, while offering process coordination and cooperation with other teams.
- Complied with state plumbing codes throughout duration of each project.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing all client concerns and ensuring their satisfaction with completed work.
- Communicated with customers to provide recommendations on repairs, determine project estimation costs and define project completion dates.
- Collaborated with other trade professionals such as electricians and HVAC technicians during multi-faceted construction projects to ensure seamless integration of services.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Improved customer satisfaction by efficiently diagnosing and repairing plumbing issues in residential and commercial properties.
- Read blueprints to determine appropriate materials and procedures for each project.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Completed projects within budget constraints by accurately estimating material costs and labor hours.
- Improved system longevity with regular maintenance and timely upgrades.
- Trained new plumbers in best practices, enhancing team efficiency and service quality.
- Provided exceptional service, receiving numerous commendations from satisfied customers.
- Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
- Set up appliances like water heaters, filters, and dishwashers with correct settings to maximize performance.
- Cut and drilled holes in walls to permit passage of pipes.
Plumber, Electrician, HVAC
Bohannons Heating And Electrical
Concord, VA
01.2016 - Current
- Repaired plumbing systems, components and equipment.
- Identified areas of potential state safety code violations and implemented revisions.
- Independently worked on projects, while offering process coordination and cooperation with other teams.
- Prepared detailed records of all project tasks from start to finish.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Demonstrated expertise in use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors and wire and cable cutters to complete fast-paced work.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters and multimeters.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports and flanges inside piping systems.
- Coordinated with other trades and general contractors to facilitate layout of recessed fixtures and architectural lighting.
- Stored and maintained power tools and equipment for each job.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Inspected structures to avoid any obstruction and delays throughout project.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities and sizes of materials required.
- Reviewed blueprints and project specifications to determine correct plumbing solutions.
- Inspected sewers and piping systems to assess quality and condition.
- Measured, threaded and cut materials to correct angles.
- Read blueprints to determine appropriate materials and procedures for each project.
- Complied with state plumbing codes throughout duration of each project.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Offered guidance and training to junior team members.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Worked with various types of cableways, conduits and other electrical raceways.
- Implemented maintenance and repair for fixtures, water mains, natural gas, and backflow preventers.
- Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
Plumber and Electrician Apprentice
Innovative Custom Solution
Bedford, VA
06.2015 - 01.2022
- Organized materials and tools in to maintain clean and neat work areas.
- Worked under supervision of Journeyman Electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
- Pulled wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors.
- Read and interpreted drawings to provide wiring layouts for new installations
- Helped complete system installations, digging trenches and breaking up concrete.
- Checked and performed electrical wiring through conduits and holes in walls and floors.
- Provided layouts for new electrical system and component installations by reading and interpreting drawings accurately.
- Spliced, joined and connected wire to fixtures and other electrical components.
- Adhered closely to plumbing and electrical regulations and industry best practices.
Education
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA2024
Skills
- Electrical Safety
- Parts Fabrication
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Scaffolding and Ladder Work
- Layout Planning
- Malfunction Diagnostics
- Power Cable Connection
- Repair Planning
- Electrical Wiring and Fixtures
- Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution
- Accurate Measurements
Timeline
Plumber/sales
Hickey Plumbing Air and Electrical
05.2021 - Current
Plumber, Electrician, HVAC
Bohannons Heating And Electrical
01.2016 - Current
Plumber and Electrician Apprentice
Innovative Custom Solution
06.2015 - 01.2022
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School