Samuel Gillett
Melbourne,USA
Summary
Plumbing apprentice with hands-on experience at Matthews Plumbing, skills in water heater repair and plumbing installation. Proven ability to troubleshoot systems and adhere to building codes, while effectively collaborating with team members. Committed to delivering high-quality work and maintaining safety standards on every project.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Facilities Maintenance Technician 2
Health First's Holmes Regional Medical Center
10.2025 - Current
- Carried out building updates such as painting surfaces, replacing fixtures, and reorganizing rooms.
- Organized and maintained inventory of spare parts and equipment consumables.
- Performed scheduled maintenance on electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
- Inspected buildings, grounds, and equipment for unsafe or malfunctioning conditions.
- Installed and maintained plumbing and HVAC systems.
- Unclogged drains and replaced faulty fixtures to restore functionality to customer plumbing.
Plumbing Apprentice
Matthews Plumbing
01.2024 - 07.2025
- Install/remodel plumbing apparatus in residential and commercial buildings.
- Installed drainage systems using various materials such as pvc, abs, and galvanized pipe.
- Installed water systems using pex, galvanized pipe, and copper.
- Installed backwater valves on ground rough work.
- Performed maintenance and unclogging of backwater valves
- Install water heaters.
- Diagnosed issues with water heaters and performed maintenance.
- Changed out the following in water heaters burners, Zinc rode anodes, heating elements, T&P valves, Gas valves and water valves.
- Adhered to local building codes when installing or repairing plumbing systems.
- Performed repair work on leaking pipes, clogged drains, and malfunctioning fixtures.
- Installed toilets and urinal's and performed repairs to them.
- Installed many different kinds sinks/lavatories such as Moen, Delta, Kohler, etc.
- Found and diagnosed leaks in many kinds of plumbing apparatus.
- Followed blueprints and specifications to plan work accurately.
- Worked closely with journeyman plumbers to gain knowledge and experience in field.
- Installation of many kinds of tub/shower valves.
- Repaired leaks and water pressure issues of tub/shower valves.
- Repaired leaks on water meters and mains.
- Maintained tools and equipment necessary for plumbing tasks.
- Observed and followed safety regulations while working on construction sites.
- Read blueprints and schematics to understand proper placement of plumbing components.
- Kept accurate records of hours worked, materials used, and jobs completed for billing purposes.
Framer
Finn Construction
04.2021 - 08.2023
- Constructed and installed framing for walls, roofs, and floors, ensuring structural integrity and compliance with building codes.
- Operated power tools and hand tools safely and effectively.
- Assisted in the training of new team members on framing techniques and safety protocols.
Apprentice Electrician
KS Industries
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Install, repair, and perform maintenance on live and de-energized oil field pads.
- Constructing new facilities per NEC code.
- Interpreted blueprints and redlines to properly install terminate panels.
Education
Plumbing Apprenticeship -
College of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls03.2027
Skills
- Plumbing knowledge
- Fixture installation
- Drain cleaning
- Hand tool use
- Troubleshooting systems
- Plumbing codes
- Power tool use
- Remodel plumbing work
- Piping installation
- Pipe measuring
- Water treatment systems
- Fixture repair
Certification
- OSHA 10 Certification, KS Industries, 2019-08-01
- Idaho Apprentice License, State of Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, 2024-03-01
Timeline
Facilities Maintenance Technician 2
Health First's Holmes Regional Medical Center
10.2025 - Current
Plumbing Apprentice
Matthews Plumbing
01.2024 - 07.2025
Framer
Finn Construction
04.2021 - 08.2023
Apprentice Electrician
KS Industries
08.2019 - 03.2020
Plumbing Apprenticeship -
College of Southern Idaho