Obtain a position working with professionals who get the job done on time and within the budget.
Paul Knippel
1844 Orchard Terrace Court
Folsom, CA 95630
swellsortofpops[at]aol.com
Tel: 541 420 4892 Alt:916 817 2788
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OBJECTIVE
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I would like to obtain a position working with a team of professionals who strive to get the job done right the first time and keep the project on schedule.
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WORK HISTORY
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5/2007 - Present
Merit Mechanical Redmond, WA
Journeyman Plumber
Supervised a crew of up to 10 Journeyman Plumbers and apprentices in the installation, repair, maintenance, and assembly of plumbing systems in new construction and remodel work. Prepared daily logs and reports of work performed, material received, and material ordered to plumbing project manager and general contractor superintendent. Interpreted and applied blueprints, architectural specifications, work orders, and plumbing codes to install plumbing systems and keep project on schedule. Worked with power and hand tools to layout, repair, maintain, and install water distribution systems, drainage waste and vent systems, steam distribution systems, hydronic heat systems, and water circulating systems.
Project Manager Olver Jonsson 425 442 3052
10/1997 - 5/2007
Jim Olson Plumbing Bend, OR
Journeyman Plumber
Supervised a crew of up to 6 journeyman Plumbers and apprentices in the installation, repair, modification and assembly of plumbing systems in new construction and remodel work. Interpreted blueprints, specifications, and work orders to install plumbing systems from underground work to setting of plumbing fixtures, faucets and equipment. Installed and tested backflow prevention devices and assemblies for fire sprinkler systems, irrigation systems, and swimming pool equipment. Installed , tested, and repaired pumps and pump equipment for water distribution, water circulation, and sewage disposal systems. Installed and tested water meters for water distribution systems. Designed, installed, and tested gas and oil distribution systems using hand and power threading equipment.
Supervisor Jim Olson 541 389 0856
9/1998 - 12/1999
Central Oregon Comm College Bend , OR
Plumbers Apprentice Instructor
Instructed classroom of up to 25 Plumbers Apprentices. Coursework involved the interpretation of the Uniform Plumbing Code and the Oregon State Plumbing Specialty Code. Mathematics and blueprint reading were included in the coursework to assist in the installation and assembly of plumbing systems. Extensive work was involved in the use of safety equipment and procedures.
6/1984 - 10/1997
Pauls Plumbing Sisters, OR
Self Employed
Owned and operated a plumbing contracting business with up to 5 employees. Interpreted building plans, blueprints, specifications, and plumbing codes to design plumbing systems and hydronic heat systems and submit bids. When bids were accepted a contract was performed to install, assemble and test the plumbing systems and hydronic heat systems in buildings such as homes, apartments, hotels, fire stations, federal buildings, grocery stores, mechanics shops. and medical clinics. Ordered and acquired all materials, equipment, supplies, tools, and labor to install all plumbing systems and hydronic heat systems.
2/1978 - 6/1984
Various Bend, OR
Plumbers Apprentice
Assisted Journeyman Plumbers in the installation, repair, and modification of plumbing systems and hydronic heat systems. I was instructed in the use of many tools and equipment used in the trade such as pipe cutters, pipe wrenches, hand and power tools, and drain cleaning equipment . I was instructed in the installation and assembly of copper piping, plastic piping, cast iron piping, and steel piping. I attended a plumbers apprenticeship class 6 hours per week. Coursework involved code interpretations, safety equipment and practices, mathematics, and blueprint reading and interpretation.
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EDUCATION
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1983 plumbing
Journeyman Plumber - Central Oregon Comm College, Bend, OR
Attended 4 years of Plumbers Apprenticeship 6 hours per week
1977 biology
3 years GPA: 3.0 - Cal State U Northridge, northridge, CA
Attended university for 72 semester hours studying Biology
1968 Math
High School Diploma GPA: 3.7 - Chatsworth High School, Chatsworth, CA
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SKILLS
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I have worked with many power tools commonly used in the plumbing trade such as sawzalls, circular saws, drills, rotor hammers, threading machines, T-drills, and power snakes. I have worked with many hand tools commonly used in the plumbing trade such as wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, and hammers. I have worked with all of the materials commonly used in the plumbing trade such as copper, steel, plastic, and iron.
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KEYWORD SUMMARY
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References
John Stark, personal reference, 541 760 1460 Advocate for Disabilities
Gary Stevenson, professional reference 541306 4889 Journeyman Plumber
Don Radke, professional reference 425 883 9224 Vice President Construction
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