RUDOLPH FORBES
Plumber
Irvington,United
States, UNITED STATES
Summary
Looking for a challenging position that will utilize and strengthen my workforce background and demanding responsibility from a young vibrant hard worker filled with enthusiasm in his plumbing trade. I'm a reliable, punctual and conscientious worker with all the qualities of a decent and respective citizen. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Careful Install Plumbing Technician bringing over 15 years of experience carrying out Plumbing installations. In-depth understanding of troubleshooting techniques and diagnostic tools to assess problems and develop solutions. Personable Plumber possessing strong work ethic and desire to provide quality workmanship to residential customers. Experienced installer of new fixtures and piping systems for renovations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
29
29
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Journeyman Plumber
C. James Plumbing & Heating Inc
Bronx, NY
07.2012 - 07.2021
- Remodeling and alteration of Bathroom and Kitchen sink Plumbing roughing
- Installation of Bathroom and Kitchen finishing fixtures for appliances installation of Heating Boilers and Water Heaters Tanks
- Installation of Sprinkler Systems
- Working with various piping materials such as" Copper, PVC, Black Pipe (various types) and NoHub
- Carrying out service work for Residential and Commercial Environment
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
- Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
- Repaired plumbing systems, components, and equipment.
- Implemented maintenance and repair for fixtures, water mains, natural gas, fire systems and backflow preventers.
- Complied with state plumbing codes throughout duration of each project.
Plumber
Ro-Sal Plumbing & Heating Inc
Queens, NY
08.2008 - 07.2012
- Roughing of Sprinkler, Domestic Risers, Gas risers, Heating and domestic waste piping and storm drains.
- Installing Finishing Fixtures for Bathrooms and Kitchens and Heating Elements.
- Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings with Tools.
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
- Independently worked on projects, while offering process coordination and cooperation with other teams.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
- Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
- Secured rising mains and boiler piping to structural supports in new construction and remodeling projects.
- Set up appliances like water heaters, filters, and dishwashers with correct settings to maximize performance.
- Used clamps and brackets to attach pipes to walls, structures and fixtures.
Helper
Rickey’s Contracting Alterations
New York City, NY
07.2004 - 12.2006
- Studding walls and laying Sheet Rocks
- Taping " Joint Compound", plastering, sanding, painting and tiling
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials to prepare for use in construction.
- Maintained work areas by cleaning and straightening for maximum productivity and safety.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Performed manual labor and random jobs to help teams accomplish goals.
- Cleaned and straightened work areas to maximize productivity and safety.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Operated various hand and power tools to complete general tasks.
Plumbing Helper
Enos Dobbins Plumbing
Brooklyn
03.2005 - 08.2008
- Installing and Repairing Bathroom Fixtures, Kitchen Fixtures, Gas pipes and Copper pipes
- Finding mysterious water leaks
- Repairing Sewer and Water Heater
- Worked from drawings, sketches, or verbal instructions to install and modify plumbing systems.
- Installed water heaters and sump pumps in alignment with industry best practices to support customer satisfaction.
- Unclogged drains and replaced faulty fixtures to restore functionality to customer plumbing.
- Cleaned and maintained plumbing tools and equipment to reduce potential downtime.
- Used pipe wrenches, saws and drills safely to execute basic and complex plumbing tasks.
- Inspected and tested existing plumbing systems for compliance with building codes.
- Performed rough-ins, repairing or replacing fixtures and water heaters and located or removed leaking or broken pipes.
- Cut or drilled holes in walls or floors to accommodate passage of pipes.
Install Technician
1800Heaters
Edison , NJ
07.2021 - Current
- Installed Water Heaters of various types daily, Responsible for bringing water heater up to current state codes for safe operations. Replacing and installing New Pressure Regulating Valve and Thermal Expansion Tanks and Vent Exhaust piping for residential and commercial customers for safe working conditions of newly installed Water Heaters.
- Educated customers about system upkeep and operations.
- Maintained schedule of up to 3 appointment per day.
- Removed all excess materials and debris from work sites.
- Followed all company guidelines regarding safety procedures when out in field.
- Evaluated equipment to determine if it needed to be repaired or replaced.
- Diagnosed and troubleshot system faults, identifying equipment issues and resolutions.
- Created and follow up-to-date with collecting payments upon completion of installation of new equipment and records of all installed systems and equipment.
- Tested existing systems to find faults and locate malfunctioning components.
Education
High School Diploma -
St. Catherine High School
Jamaica WI 09.1998 - 07.2003
Oriska Corporation Apprentice Training - Journeyman Plumbing Apprenticeships
SUNY Maritime College
The Bronx, NY 09.2016 - 05.2017
Certificates while in Training - undefined
08.2016 - 09.2016
Torch use of Flammable Gases - undefined
02.2018 - 02.2021
Soldering and Brazing of Copper Pipes - undefined
Heart
07.2009 - Current
First Aid CPR AED - undefined
St. Catherine High School
03.2017 - 03.2019
Diploma - Business Management
St. Catherine High School
Jamaica WI 09.1998 - 07.2003
Skills
Diagnostics and troubleshooting
Repair services
Software Proficiency
Troubleshooting
Construction background
Remodels and new construction
Silver and soft solder expert
Skilled with both hand and power tools
Plumbing
Residential construction
Timeline
Install Technician
1800Heaters
07.2021 - Current
Torch use of Flammable Gases - undefined
02.2018 - 02.2021
First Aid CPR AED - undefined
St. Catherine High School
03.2017 - 03.2019
Oriska Corporation Apprentice Training - Journeyman Plumbing Apprenticeships
SUNY Maritime College
09.2016 - 05.2017
Certificates while in Training - undefined
08.2016 - 09.2016
Journeyman Plumber
C. James Plumbing & Heating Inc
07.2012 - 07.2021
Soldering and Brazing of Copper Pipes - undefined
Heart
07.2009 - Current
Plumber
Ro-Sal Plumbing & Heating Inc
08.2008 - 07.2012
Plumbing Helper
Enos Dobbins Plumbing
03.2005 - 08.2008
Helper
Rickey’s Contracting Alterations
07.2004 - 12.2006
High School Diploma -
St. Catherine High School
09.1998 - 07.2003
Diploma - Business Management
St. Catherine High School
09.1998 - 07.2003