Looking for longevity, open to acquiring many more skills, and seeking a full-time offer.
Pasadena, California
Johnsong130[at]yahoo.com
312-671-4400
Gregory Johnson Sr.
Profile
Re-Located from Chicago, Illinois to Pasadena, California.
Highly skilled, mechanically inclined Licensed Journeyman Plumber with over 10 years experience in commercial and residential plumbing. Formally trained by Chicago Joint Apprentice Plumbers Union Local 130. Able to sale and close 90% of all service contracted jobs. Self motivated hard working individual with added experience in the building maintenance industry repairing drywall, installing cabinets, commercial grade floor tile, painting, and light electrical abilities. MS Office Proficient and Proficient in Adobe Photoshop with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Photography.
Education
August, 2008 Chicago Joint Apprentice Plumbers Union Local 130 United Association Chicago, Illinois
Licensed Journeyman Plumber
January, 1988 Columbia College Chicago, Illinois
Bachelor of Arts/Photojournalism
Summery of Qualifications
10 years overall plumbing experience
Rough-in plumbing experience
Installing and repairing plumbing fixtures
New construction experience working with cast iron, using lead and oakum
Experience installing waste, vent, and water lines
Proficient with writing proposals and bidding on jobs
Service plumbing experience with selling and closing jobs
Estimating jobs, material and labor
Exceptional customer service skills
Proficient in MS Office
Professional Experience
Assistant Building Engineer February, 2006 to 2010
Wooded Isles Apartment Chicago, Illinois
Plumbing, painting, drywall repair, light electrical, and building security
Updating plumbing fixtures, sinks, tubs, faucets, kitchen and bath cabinets and counter tops
Handling and resolving tenant complaints
Preparing units and making compliant for section 8 approval
Apprentice, Plumber March, 2000 to 2006
Chicago Plumbers Union Local 130 United Association Chicago, Illinois
As a apprentice I worked on various plumbing projects, some including high rises, schools, hospitals, condos, and residential properties. This is a list of Local 130 Union Contractors I served my apprenticeship.
Elegant Plumbing Oaklawn, Illinois
Fisher Mechanical Broadview, Illinois
Barry Thomas Plumbing Downers Grove, Illinois
Great Lakes Plumbing and Heating Chicago, Illinois
World Plumbing Woodstock, Illinois
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Digital Photographer January, 1997 to 1999
Multi Ad Services Peoria, Illinois
Using digital cameras I captured a variety of subject matter for Sears and Roebuck catalog and Jewels Grocery Stores Peapod Division using Adobe Photoshop
Set up lighting and backdrops
Created files, adjusted and enhanced images
Burned CDs, and created image and database
Field Technician June, 1994 to 1996
Onsite Environmental Chicago, Illinois
Collected soil and ground water samples, recorded data, throughout New Mexico, Iowa, Wisconsin and Illinois
Operated crane truck, vacuum soil remediation truck, and drove both vehicles
Worked for Clean Harbors disposing hazardous waste
Photo/Darkroom Technician April1992 to 1994
University of Chicago-Audio Visual Department Chicago, Illinois
Photographed special events throughout the university
Maintain and ordered darkroom supplies
Printed negatives for the staff and student body
Customer service
Professional Memberships
Chicago Plumbers Union Local 130 United Association
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