Paul Leatherbury
Washington,UT
Summary
Experienced in plumbing installation and maintenance, with a focus on meeting customer requirements through effective communication and problem-solving. Successfully installed and repaired plumbing systems in both residential and commercial settings, ensuring adherence to safety protocols when handling hazardous materials. Demonstrated ability to maintain clean work environments while performing tasks such as pipe inspection, fixture repair, and gas appliance installation. Proven track record of collaborating with team members to complete projects efficiently and safely, while managing time effectively to meet deadlines.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Water Operator I
Washington City Public Works
Washington, UT
05.2025 - Current
- Operated water treatment systems to ensure safe drinking water standards.
- Conducted routine inspections of water infrastructure for maintenance needs.
- Maintenance on existing water delivery infrastructure.
- Repair water laterals and mains.
- Basic PRV maintenance and repair.
- Operating heavy machinery IE: dump trucks, mini excavator, backhoe.
- Working directly with home owners to answer questions.
- Consistent on-call record.
- Collaborated with team members on emergency response procedures and drills.
- Conducted daily inspections of the facility's equipment and reported any issues to management.
- Resolved customer complaints concerning water quality or service interruptions in a timely manner.
Journeyman Plumber
Tom’s Mechanical
St. George, Utah
03.2022 - 03.2025
- Installed and maintained plumbing systems to meet customer requirements.
- Documented progress of jobs throughout the day by completing daily timesheets.
- Cut openings in walls to access existing plumbing lines for repair or replacement.
- Maintained a clean worksite during installations by utilizing drop cloths and vacuuming debris from the area.
- Adhered to safety protocols when handling hazardous materials such as lead or asbestos.
- Repaired, replaced, and installed pipes, fixtures, and valves in residential and commercial buildings.
- Ordered parts needed for repairs from suppliers when necessary.
- Replaced worn or broken fixtures with new ones.
Apprentice Plumber
Heath Plumbing
St. George, UT
01.2020 - 03.2023
- Cleaned up job sites at the end of each shift to ensure a safe working environment for others.
- Removed waste material from work sites after completing projects safely.
- Performed minor repairs on appliances such as dishwashers and garbage disposals.
- Installed water heaters according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding their needs and expectations.
- Repaired leaking valves, replaced defective washers and gaskets, repaired or replaced broken pipes.
- Utilized hand tools such as wrenches and saws during installation process.
- Assisted journeyman plumbers in performing repairs and maintenance on pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing equipment.
- Assembled pipe sections, tubing and fittings using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent and soldering materials.
- Connected gas lines to stoves, furnaces, grills following safety protocols.
- Tested pipes for leaks using air pressure gauges or water pressure gauges.
Assistant Manager
Georges Corner
St. George, Utah
07.2018 - 12.2019
- Provided guidance and support to junior staff members on daily tasks, projects, and objectives.
- Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
- Resolved conflicts between team members in an effective manner.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for employees to identify areas of improvement.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products and services.
Education
Journeyman License - Plumbing
Utah Tech
St. George, UT12-2024
Associate of Science - Biological Sciences
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT05-2013
Skills
- Plumbing installation
- Water heater installation
- Pipe inspection
- Customer service
- Site safety
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Gas appliance installation
- Waste system installation
- Plumbing repairs
- Leak detection
- Plumbing tools usage
- Remodels and new construction
- Pipe soldering
- Pipe wrapping
- Fixture repair
Certification
- Licensed Journeyman Plumber
- Forklift Certification
- OSHA 10 Certification
- Flagger Certification
Timeline
Water Operator I
Washington City Public Works
05.2025 - Current
Journeyman Plumber
Tom’s Mechanical
03.2022 - 03.2025
Apprentice Plumber
Heath Plumbing
01.2020 - 03.2023
Assistant Manager
Georges Corner
07.2018 - 12.2019
Journeyman License - Plumbing
Utah Tech
Associate of Science - Biological Sciences
Utah Valley University