Raymond Spence
Newark,NJ
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Light Plumbing
Self Employed Web
Cranford, NJ
07.2021 - Current
- Installed and repaired plumbing fixtures, such as sinks, toilets, showers, and bathtubs.
- Assisted with pipefitting tasks, including threading pipes and soldering joints.
- Maintained records of plumbing jobs completed.
- Inspected drainage and other plumbing systems for compliance with local building codes.
- Repaired broken or defective parts in water supply lines and drainage systems.
- Replaced faulty valves, faucets, washers, gaskets and seals.
- Ran tests to check the performance of newly installed plumbing components.
- Traced source of leaks in residential and commercial buildings.
- Installed gas piping for stoves, furnaces, water heaters and other appliances.
- Cut openings in walls for installation of new fixtures or pipes.
- Organized tools and supplies needed for each job site.
- Collaborated with contractors on various projects.
- Connected water supply lines to appliances such as dishwashers and washing machines.
- Read blueprints to determine layout of plumbing systems.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding service calls.
- Assembled fittings such as elbows, tees and valves into a system.
- Maintained cleanliness at work sites throughout the day.
- Provided assistance in troubleshooting problems with existing systems.
- Removed old materials from installations prior to replacing them.
- Tested water pressure levels throughout pipelines using gauges.
- Worked closely with skilled plumber to repair pipes and fixtures to provide safe water supply.
- Operated tools and equipment such as hand saws, pipe cutters and drills on daily basis.
- Installed water and drainage systems for buildings and homes under plumber supervision.
- Assisted with installation of systems, components and construction materials into new and remodeled buildings.
- Maintained neat and well-organized worksites by removing debris and sharp objects and cleaning up after shift.
- Identified and located required tools prior to starting each project.
- Adhered to established safety practices for work behaviors and equipment operation to prevent mishaps and accidents.
- Completed basic and semi-skilled plumbing work by following instruction from [Job Title].
- Moved and held materials for senior professionals to complete work.
- Shadowed craft experts and supervisors to learn wide range of simple and complex techniques.
- Assisted [Job Title] by inspecting pipes and piping systems to assess quality and condition.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Cut diverse pipe sizes and lengths to prepare for installation.
- Inspected installations to repair leaks and make adjustments to pipes.
- Filled piping systems with water and air to test for leaks.
- Verified and gathered measurements to determine proper piping sizes.
- Cut or threaded pipes to blueprint or drawing specifications.
- Inspected and tested installed systems to isolate and identify faults.
- Installed supports from ceiling joists to secure pipes in place.
- Filled pipes with water or air, observing pressure gauges and pipes to troubleshoot and locate leaks.
- Using blueprints, laid out scale drawings of pipe systems and supports.
- Reviewed blueprints and building codes to determine details and procedures for work.
- Modified piping systems with task-specific tools to complete preventive maintenance.
Light Electric
Self Employed Web
Newark, NJ
11.1995 - Current
- Read blueprints and schematics to determine the specific electrical components needed for assembly.
- Install electrical wiring in accordance with code regulations.
- Gather materials, tools, and equipment required to assemble the electrical components.
- Crimp, solder, and fasten wires to terminals or connectors.
- Assemble and connect circuit boards, panels, switches, relays, and other components.
- Maintain records of production activities such as number of items produced per day.
- Record data from inspections or tests on inspection logs or test forms.
- Inspect completed assemblies for proper functioning prior to installation into final products.
- Test assembled circuits using appropriate testing devices such as oscilloscopes, voltmeters, ammeters.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions of existing assemblies and repair them as needed.
Carpenter Apprentice
Self Employed Web
Jamaica, St Ann
06.1989 - Current
- Measured and marked cutting lines on materials using a ruler, pencil, and chalk line.
- Cut and shaped material to specified measurements using hand tools such as saws, chisels, planes, and drills.
- Assembled cut and shaped materials and fastened them together with nails, screws, dowels, glue or metal connectors.
- Installed cabinets, doors frames, windows frames, baseboards and other fixtures according to specifications.
Maintenance Worker
Atria Senior Living
Cranford, NJ
Education
High School Diploma -
Alexandra Hight School
Jamaica 06.1980
Skills
- Chemical Handling
- Equipment Monitoring
- Power Tool Use
- Materials Handling
- Equipment Safety
- Materials Distribution
- Environmental Regulations
- Debris Collection
- Safety Practices
- Measurements
- Lift up to [Number] Pounds
- Physical Stamina
- Equipment Operation
- Pipe Cutting
Timeline
Light Plumbing
Self Employed Web
07.2021 - Current
Light Electric
Self Employed Web
11.1995 - Current
Carpenter Apprentice
Self Employed Web
06.1989 - Current
Maintenance Worker
Atria Senior Living
High School Diploma -
Alexandra Hight School