Steven Cortez
Beltsville,MD
Summary
Prepared and ready to take career to the next level in management as a dependable and hard-working manager with over 1+ years of experience as a supervisor and 21+ years in commercial and residential plumbing. My experience in the plumbing trade include new construction, renovation, maintenance, repair, and service work with a proven track record in meeting immediate and future goals and deadlines. My strengths include ability to organize, analyze, plan, manage, and motivate effectively. I am a strong team player with a strong work ethic.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Shop Supervisor
Railway Products Group, Inc.
Baltimore, MD
08.2023 - Current
- Monitor and direct the daily operations of the production team, providing guidance and support as needed.
- Delegate work to staff, setting priorities, and goals.
- Monitor and maintain accurate records of employee attendance and timekeeping for payroll accuracy.
- Establish and enforce clear safety policies to protect workers from injury.
- Maintain shop inventory levels by ordering supplies as needed.
- Participate in weekly production meetings to review progress and address issues.
- Supervise maintenance activities at the building, manufacturing machines, and equipment.
Plumber
Railway Products Group, Inc.
Baltimore, MD
10.2016 - 08.2023
- Executed work orders for the assembly, installation, and testing of plumbing systems in rail car interior modules.
- Adhered to drawing specifications while cutting and threading pipes.
- Maintained and repaired water heaters, toilets, sinks, faucets, floor drains, pipe leaks, shop air lines, and boiler room equipment at the Railway Facility.
Plumbing Technician
ARS/Rescue Rooter
Laurel, MD
04.2016 - 10.2016
- Responded to service calls using a company vehicle; performed various plumbing-related work, including, but not limited to, the installation of garbage disposals, toilets, kitchen and bathroom faucets, pipe leak repairs, electric hot water heater installations, drain cleaning, and home plumbing inspections.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Plumber
Rail Plan International, Inc.
Baltimore, MD
06.2013 - 04.2016
- Executed work orders to assemble, install, and test plumbing systems for rail car interior modules.
- Worked on contracts for Amtrak, MARC Train, and other rail car builders across the United States.
- Maintained and repaired water heaters, toilets, sinks, faucets, floor drains, pipe leaks, compressed air lines, and boiler room equipment at the Rail Plan facility.
Plumber/Mechanic
Shapiro & Duncan Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
Rockville, MD
05.2010 - 10.2012
- Installation of complex plumbing systems in new construction and renovation of commercial buildings, multifamily housing, and school projects across the Washington, D.C., region.
- Plumbing system installations include hot water heaters, storm drain piping, hot and cold water supply using copper and/or CPVC piping, waste and vent using cast iron and/or PVC piping, and various plumbing fixtures.
- Installation of piping for HVAC systems and equipment, using a variety of materials.
- Review building plans and specifications to determine the plumbing layout for roof drains, floor drains, vent stacks, risers, and mechanical equipment in boiler rooms.
Plumber/Mechanic
JCM Associates, Inc.
Upper Marlboro, MD
11.2007 - 05.2010
- Installation of plumbing systems in new construction on commercial and residential multifamily housing projects in the Washington, D.C metro area.
- Installations include hot & cold water supply, waste & vent piping, and various plumbing fixtures.
- Review building plans and specifications to determine plumbing layout.
Plumbing/Mechanic
Shapiro & Duncan Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
Rockville, MD
05.2002 - 11.2007
- Installed intricate plumbing systems in new builds and remodels for commercial properties and educational facilities throughout Washington, D.C. metro region.
- Executed waste and vent installations utilizing cast iron or PVC piping along with various plumbing fixtures.
- Analyzed building plans to establish plumbing layouts for roof drains and floor drains.
- Lead position held on the renovation project at Fairfax High School while finishing the last year of the apprenticeship program.
Education
Apprenticeship Certificate -
Associated Builders & Contractors
Hyattsville, Maryland05-2006
High School Diploma -
Northwestern High School
Hyattsville, Maryland06-1997
Skills
- Supervisory experience
- Property maintenance experience
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Hand/Power tools
- Blueprint Reading
- Brazing/Soldering
- Forklift operation
- Pre-fabrication
- Basic carpentry
- Painting and drywall repairs
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
Timeline
Shop Supervisor
Railway Products Group, Inc.
08.2023 - Current
Plumber
Railway Products Group, Inc.
10.2016 - 08.2023
Plumbing Technician
ARS/Rescue Rooter
04.2016 - 10.2016
Plumber
Rail Plan International, Inc.
06.2013 - 04.2016
Plumber/Mechanic
Shapiro & Duncan Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
05.2010 - 10.2012
Plumber/Mechanic
JCM Associates, Inc.
11.2007 - 05.2010
Plumbing/Mechanic
Shapiro & Duncan Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
05.2002 - 11.2007
Apprenticeship Certificate -
Associated Builders & Contractors
High School Diploma -
Northwestern High School