Michael Spinelli

• As a business owner, I oversee and coordinate with my employees for daily operations, and I meet with general contractors to go over jobs and address their concerns. I also perform the work with my employees to ensure that we are on schedule. Working with my office manager, I ensure that tasks such as invoicing and payroll are met. I have been in business for 16 years, performing all sorts of plumbing and heating work, such as water and sanitary piping repairs, storm water drainage and catch basins, installations of gas work, and pressure testing.
• Experience working in residential, commercial, and city-owned buildings.
• Coordinate with utility companies to inspect and turn on gas systems.
• Layout jobs and order the materials needed to complete the work.
• Conduct inspections with the NYC Department of Buildings.
• Conduct local Law 152 gas piping inspections.
• Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
• Provided direction and guidance to employees.

• Working through Plumbers Local Union 1, I worked for this company installing new plumbing systems in new high-rise buildings, and making alterations in existing buildings, working with other journeymen and apprentice plumbers on the job sites. I took instructions from the foreman on the job to perform the tasks he had to achieve on a daily basis.
• Installed water and sanitary stacks, and trunk lines using tools of the trade.
• New water risers from the domestic water service up to the roof tank, and branch piping using torches to solder, and oxy-acetylene tanks to braze.
• Installed gas risers and branch piping throughout the buildings, and performed pressure tests.
• Performed pipe fabrication, installation, and fitting according to proper specifications.
• Install plumbing fixtures and test for proper working conditions.
• Read blueprints and technical drawings to guide installations accurately.

• Working through Plumbers Local 1, I worked for this company installing new plumbing systems in high-rise buildings. Using drawings, I would layout the piping as per plans. I worked installing new water risers and branch piping throughout the buildings using torches with soldier and oxy-acetylene tanks for brazing. I installed sanitary waste, vent stacks, and storm drainage with branch piping, according to the drawings. I would cut the pipe and install it using tools of the industry supplied by the company.
• Utilized hand and power tools to complete plumbing tasks efficiently.
• Assisted in training apprentices on plumbing techniques and best practices.
• Installed valves, hangars, supports and flanges inside piping systems.
• Installed gas piping systems according to local codes.

• Working through Plumbers Local Union 1, I worked for this company installing new plumbing systems in new high-rise buildings, and making alterations in existing buildings, working with other journeymen and apprentice plumbers on the job sites. I took instructions from the foreman on the job to perform the tasks he had to achieve on a daily basis.
• Installed water and sanitary stacks, and trunk lines using tools of the trade.
• New water risers from the domestic water service up to the roof tank, and branch piping using torches to solder, and oxy-acetylene tanks to braze.
• Installed gas risers and branch piping throughout the buildings, and performed pressure tests.
• Performed pipe fabrication, installation, and fitting according to proper specifications.
• Install plumbing fixtures and test for proper working conditions.
• Read blueprints and technical drawings to guide installations accurately.

I worked for this company installing new plumbing systems in residential homes. I would install waste and vent piping from the sewer to all fixtures served, and bring the stack vent through the roof.

• Rough in new cold, hot, and hot water recirculation piping throughout the new homes.
• Cut the pipe to size, and install it for the gas system. Installed gas meter bars and pressure tested lines. Connect gas piping to appliances. Hot water heaters, boilers, stoves, and dryers.
• Installed fixtures and tested for proper working conditions.
• Installed boilers and heating systems. Steam, hydronic, and radiant heating.
• Organized jobs from start to finish by delegating daily job duties and assessing completed tasks.
• Worked closely with contractors on large-scale construction projects involving multiple tradespeople.
• Adhered to safety procedures to reduce risk of injury.