Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
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Raymond  Spence

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
Raymond Spence