Michael Skiver
Summary
Accomplished Master Plumber with extensive experience at Thornton Plumbing and Heating, recognized for exceptional problem-solving abilities and advanced pipefitting skills. Successfully enhanced customer satisfaction through efficient plumbing repairs and installations, while mentoring apprentices to uphold high standards of workmanship. Committed to maintaining safety and compliance with plumbing codes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Master Plumber
Thornton Plumbing And Heating
06.2023 - Current
- Efficiently installed fixtures such as sinks,faucets, toilets, garbage disposals, water heaters, and related plumbing fixtures according to code requirements in residence and some businesses.
- Inspected, installed and repaired pipes fixtures for gas, water, and drainage systems.
- Provided maintenance services for water and gas lines, including pressure testing, flushing, and inspection.
- Proficiently performed maintenance and installation on boilers, pumps, valves and other plumbing equipment.
- Assembled pipe sections, tubing, and fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, and soldering, brazing, and welding equipment.
- Engaged in pipe cutting, preassembly, and installation of plumbing systems and components.
- Reviewed blueprints, building codes, or specifications to determine work details or procedures.
- Mentored apprentices by providing guidance on best practices when working on complex tasks related to plumbing system designs, installations, repairs.
- Comprehensively documented all work performed including materials used, labor costs and time required for each project.
- Consistently maintained inventory records of supplies needed for upcoming jobs as well as any additional orders that may be necessary.
- Effectively communicated with customers and other tradespeople to complete projects.
Master Plumber
Thornton Heating and Plumbing
04.2017 - 08.2023
- Managed inventory of tools and materials to maintain optimal stock levels, reducing downtime on job sites.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by accurately diagnosing and repairing complex plumbing issues in a timely manner.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Repaired plumbing systems, components, and equipment.
- Complied with state plumbing codes throughout duration of each project.
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Read blueprints to determine appropriate materials and procedures for each project.
Master Plumber
Keemer Plumbing
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Troubleshot and repaired multiple plumbing issues in residential and commercial buildings.
- Inspected and tested piping after completion of repairs or alterations.
- Installed pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances such as dishwashers and water heaters, and fixtures such as sinks and toilets, using hand, and power tools.
- Assembled pipe sections, tubing, and fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, and soldering, brazing, and welding equipment.
Master Plumber
Dugway Maintenance Facility
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Excelled in troubleshooting and resolving all types of plumbing issues with creative solutions.
- Utilized advanced knowledge of water flow principles to assess and repair complex pipe systems.
- Efficiently installed fixtures such as sinks, toilets, dishwashers, garbage disposals according to code requirements.
- Troubleshot and repaired multiple plumbing issues in residential and commercial buildings.
- Inspected and tested piping after completion of repairs or alterations.
- Maintaining and repairing car washes to ensure they were properly running.
- Hydrostatic testing on fire hydrants
Master Plumber
Customer Comfort Plumbing Heating and Cooling
04.2012 - 04.2017
- Cut and drilled holes in walls to permit passage of pipes.
- Planned pipe system layout, installation and repair according to specifications.
- Assisted with repairs to steam, drainage, and sewer lines.
- 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.
- Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Repaired plumbing systems, components, and equipment.
Journeyman Plumber
Thornton Plumbing and Heating
10.2009 - 04.2011
- Mentored apprentice plumbers in proper techniques, safety protocols, and industry standards for quality workmanship.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
- Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
- Implemented maintenance and built fixtures for Radiant Heating.
Education
Plumbing Apprenticeship - Plumbing
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- Plumbing repairs
- Remodels and new construction
- Fixture installation
- Plumbing fixture installation
- Hydraulic systems maintenance
- Advanced pipefitting
- Teamwork
- System testing
- Problem-solving abilities
- Skilled with both hand and power tools
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Master Plumber
Thornton Plumbing And Heating
06.2023 - Current
Master Plumber
Keemer Plumbing
05.2023 - 06.2023
Master Plumber
Dugway Maintenance Facility
08.2022 - 05.2023
Master Plumber
Thornton Heating and Plumbing
04.2017 - 08.2023
Master Plumber
Customer Comfort Plumbing Heating and Cooling
04.2012 - 04.2017
Journeyman Plumber
Thornton Plumbing and Heating
10.2009 - 04.2011
Plumbing Apprenticeship - Plumbing
Salt Lake Community College
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