Melvin D. Joshua

** ******* ******, **

Washington, DC 20032

Cell Phone: 202-***-****

Email: adubgq@r.postjobfree.com

WORK HISTORY

*/****– 7/2022, Pipefitter, Department of Army

Installed, modified, troubleshoot, maintained, and repaired industrial or domestic high-temperature water and high-pressure piping systems, gas and chemical piping and equipment.

Serviced boilers (cleaning fuel filers, strainers, fuel nozzles, adjusting ignition electrodes, repairing fuel lines, replacing oil pumps and solenoids as needed for daily operation

Maintained proper water levels in boiler

Maintained fuel oil delivery systems

Repaired gas and liquid chemical systems to include hydroflouride acid, ammonia, carbon, polymer, potassium permanganate, alum, lime, sodium biosulfate, copper sulfate, nitrogen, sodium hypochlorite, and caustic soda

Maintained and repaired natural gas lines and equipment as needed

Maintained and repaired piping for hydraulic systems

Installed, maintained, and repaired various types of high-pressure systems, heat exchangers, radiators, expansion tanks

Repaired and replaced broken valves or watermains of various kinds in the field or other facility locations

Performed a variety of highly specialized shop and field operations associated with troubleshooting, analyzing, installing, modifying, repairing and maintenance of high temperature water and low-pressure steam (steam heating, steam generation, hydraulic and vacuum systems, radiators and circulating pumps)

Trained to perform preventative maintenance and to operate fire hydrants safely

Performed locating service for other agencies for valve operate

Performed preventative maintenance on butterfly, gate, and ball valve, from repairing handles to replacing packing and valve seats

Seasonally charges, starts up and shuts down steam and hot water heating and air conditioning cooling distribution systems

Performed additional duties around the facility as needed

11/2020– 8/2021, Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operator), Department of Army

Performed extensive maintenance duties in and around the assigned building for the organization

Loaded and unloaded heavy boxes, bulky supplies, and materials to and from trucks, dollies

Frequently lifted, carried, and moved objects weighing more than 50 pounds

Operated vehicles such as trucks, sedans and station wagons weighing up to 10,000 pounds, to transport bulk materials

Cleaned tools, equipment, and work areas within the organization

Used backpack power blowers and push blower vacuums to clean debris from sidewalks and parking lots

Moved heavy boxes, cartons by hand, hand truck or dolly, opens crates and boxes using crowbars and cuts bands using shears

Assisted skilled trades or craftsmen by retrieving tools, materials, and equipment

Used high-powered water hoses for washing water treatment basins

Entered and exited manholes as small as 20" in diameter and other entryways

Trimmed grass and ivy with power edger within the organization

03/2019- 11/2020, Worked various roles in a seasonal/temporary capacity

1/2018– 3/2019, Skilled Laborer, Tompkins Construction Company

Assisted with rigging, digging, and laying pipe as needed

Maintained slurry tanks, create slurry as needed, open and shut valves, and make sure there is no overflow

Assisted with loading and unloading material trucks

Assisted with any additional requirements or requests as needed

Worked on a team as needed to move and lay pipe correctly

Provided exceptional customer service as needed

Demonstrated team player skills to accomplish a common goal

Provided exceptional customers service to customers, foreman’s, supervisors, and managers

Used of hands and wrists with various tool

Performed a variety of building service duties which include loading and unloading debris, trash, equipment supplies, and various other materials

Climbed stairs and ladders; bend at the waist and knees; lift and move items weighing up to 50 lbs.

Worked long hours at manual tasks

3/2017-12/2017, Landscapers, JSP Company

Completed landscaping and hardscaping to include Mowing lawns, pruning, trimming, cutting, paving walkways, laying brick stone, and retaining walls

7/2016– 3/2017, Maintenance Technician/Porter, Manchester Lake Senior Living Apartments

Performed light plumbing and electrical work as needed

Completed “turnovers”, “punchouts”, and painting for apartments and the facility

Provided exceptional customer service as needed to tenants and customers

6/2015– 7/2016, Skilled Laborer (Pipe Fusion), Case Foundation Company

Installed pipes from provided layouts using various techniques that included rigging, digging and trenching

Modified the installation of pipes as needed

Maintained slurry tanks, create slurry as needed, open and shut valves, and make sure there is no overflow

Assisted with loading and unloading material trucks

Assisted with any additional requirements or requests as needed

Worked on a team as needed to move and lay pipe correctly

Demonstrated team player skills to accomplish a common goal

Used hands and wrists with various tools

Performed a variety of building service duties which include loading and unloading debris, trash, equipment supplies, and various other materials

Repaired damaged lines that included hydraulic, vacuum, air, and liquid chemical lines

Ability to climb stairs and ladders; bend at the waist and knees; lift and move items weighing up to 50 lbs

Ability to work long hours at manual tasks

Provided exceptional customer service to customers, foremen, supervisors, and managers

10/2014 – 05/2015, Gas Service Technician, Grid One Solutions

Checked for leaks in the house lines

Checked to make sure the regulator was registering to give gas as appropriate

Interpreted blueprints for placement of piping systems to consider the pressure, expansion, and flow of gas

Checked house appliances to make sure nothing was leaking after installation

Checked to make sure appliances had the proper burn if it used gas to operate

Ability to use a “ranger” to check for gas and CO leaks

Knowledge of how to cut on and cut of gas to a source

Provided exceptional customer service to clients

TRAINING and CERTIFICATIONS

Building Maintence-1997

Auto Glass Repair-2010

Personal Protective Equipment certification-2012

Air Tools-2014

Confined Space Awareness-2014/2021

Construction Math-2014

Excavation Safety-2014

First Aid Including CPR-2014

Mini Excavator, Safety Intro to Ops-2014

OSHA-10 Hour-2014

Pipe Fusion-2014

SkidSteer Safety Info to Ops-2014

Tool Box Safety Talk-2014

Civilian Service Achievement Medal-2021

Backflow Prevention-2022

HVAC-2022

**References by request

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