Stephen Franks
Springdale,AR
Summary
Dependable Journeyman Plumber, dedicated team player and top performer. Knowledgeable about importance of quality work and preventive maintenance. Over 18 years of experience in residential and commercial plumbing. 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. Focused on keeping teams on-task and exceeding quality, performance and safety standards. Gets most out of every resource and team member using creativity and excellent problem-solving abilities. Proven record of accomplishment in plumbing supervisor leadership. Diagnosed and found the cause of problems before making a plan of action. Responded to emergencies during and after hours. Properly identified problems. made repairs, and replaced parts. Operates hydro jetting equipment, backhoe, trackhoe, skidsteer, sewer camera, sewer machine, and line locater.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Plumber
Farwell Plumbing
08.2019 - Current
- Repaired plumbing systems, components and equipment.
- Complied with state plumbing codes throughout duration of each project.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports and flanges inside piping systems.
- Measured, threaded and cut materials to correct angles.
- Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
- Implemented maintenance and repair for fixtures, water mains, natural gas, fire systems, and backflow preventers.
- Completed preventive maintenance on water heaters, toilets, urinals and plumbing fixtures.
- Offered guidance and training to junior team members.
- Communicated with customers to provide recommendations on repairs, determine project estimation costs and define project completion dates.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Requisitioned tools and equipment to select type and size of pipes needed for projects.
- Provided emergency services to install and repair toilets, water heaters, appliances and showers to maintain customer satisfaction ratings.
- Read blueprints to determine appropriate materials and procedures for each project.
- Inspected sewers and piping systems to assess quality and condition.
- Reviewed blueprints and project specifications to determine correct plumbing solutions.
- Inspected structures to avoid any obstruction and delays throughout project.
- Worked with certified pipe welders by providing accurate pipe preparation and fitting.
- Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings.
Education
Journeyman Plumber - Plumbing
Northwest Technical Institute
Springdale, AR05.2009
Skills
- Air and Water Piping Systems
- Faucet Repair
- Commercial Plumbing
- HVAC Knowledge
- Drain Cleaning
- Water Heater Installation
- Residential Construction
- Licensed Journeyman Plumber
- Piping Installation
- Blueprint Reading
- Basic Math Aptitude
- Project Estimation and Bidding
- Equipment Monitoring
- Equipment Operation
Timeline
Plumber
Farwell Plumbing
08.2019 - Current
Journeyman Plumber - Plumbing
Northwest Technical Institute
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