Richard O'Dowd
Wellington,NV
Summary
Energetic and respectful individual boasting abilities in completing tasks and life experience. A hard worker and effective communicator. Looking for a new position as a facilities engineer with a busy, deadline-driven organization.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Special Projects/ Finisher
Square 1/ Gilbane
Garnderville, NV
07.2024 - Current
- Troubleshot detail projects to be completed and take best courses of action for repairs/ complete punch list.
Plumber
US Army
Ft. Riley, KA
1985 - 1989
- Located and repaired leaks in water supply lines.
- Assembled and installed metal and nonmetal valves, pipe fittings and pipes.
- Assisted with troubleshooting and used alternative methods in emergency situations.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Used power tools to create assemblies and sub-assemblies.
- Maintained tools and equipment to keep supplies in excellent working condition.
- Installed and extended underground storm, sanitation and water piping systems to connect fixtures and plumbing.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clearwater High School
Clearwater, FL06-1983
Skills
- I started in the US Army as a plumber but while in this field I worked with electricians and carpers on numerous projects
- Most of the projects were remodels of WW11 barracks, this is were I became interested in learning different trades
- Over my adult life I have enjoyed working on my own homes
- I have remolded one of my homes to include rewire the home to current standards New flooring, walls repair and water lines/ sewer
- After leaving the service I was hired for Mechanical company in Tampa FLa 1993 I was a plumbers assistant working on building the Tampa aquarium
- When I retired after 30 plus years in law enforcement 2020
- I started a Handy man service putting my passion and skills to fix and trouble shoot problems for home owners
- Team Development
- Safety regulations compliance
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Material Handling
- Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Communication
- Reading and Determining Measurements
- Punctual and Reliable
- Following Instructions
- Good Communication
- Quality Inspections and Reporting
- Strong Work Ethic
- Hand and Power Tools
- Preventive Maintenance
- Visual Inspection
- Identifying Flaws
- Checking and Gauging
- Monitoring Line Supplies
- Quality assurance standards
Certification
- I hold a Osha -10 Certificate.
Timeline
Special Projects/ Finisher
Square 1/ Gilbane
07.2024 - Current
Plumber
US Army
1985 - 1989
High School Diploma -
Clearwater High School
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