Larry Queen
Washington, DC, ****9
Summary of Qualifications
• More than five years experience.
• Remarkable knowledge of plumbing installation, maintenance, and repair skills.
• Excellent knowledge of steam, water, and natural gas distribution systems maintenance and repair.
• Deep ability to develop and implement planned maintenance programs.
• Uncommon ability to use hand and power tools applicable to the trade.
• Remarkable ability to lead others in troubleshooting and emergency repairs.
• Great ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to follow oral or written instructions.
• Profound ability to provide leadership to employees.
• Professional Experience
IAPWS., Washington, DC
2010 - Present
Plumber II
• Maintain and repair general plumbing components to include toilets, urinals, faucets, hose bibbs, and drains.
• Install, repair, or replace domestic hot and cold water lines.
• Repair and replace steam to hot water exchangers for major building heating systems and pools.
• Repair and replace pneumatic steam valves, radiator valves, traps, and steam and condensate pipes.
• Repair and replace domestic hot water heat pumps, chilled water pumps, sump pumps, and sewage pumps.
• Install, test, and repair all sizes of backflow prevention devices.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts and repair steam, water, and gas distribution systems.
• Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Interpret and apply mechanical and structural blueprints to plan plumbing repairs and modifications.
Higgins and consolidation, Ltd., Washington, DC
2006 - 2010
Plumber II
• Maintain and repair general plumbing components to include toilets, urinals, faucets, hose bibbs, and drains.
• Install, repair, or replace domestic hot and cold water lines.
• Repair and replace steam to hot water exchangers for major building heating systems and pools.
• Repair and replace pneumatic steam valves, radiator valves, traps, and steam and condensate pipes. Repair and replace domestic hot water heat pumps, chilled water pumps, sump pumps, and sewage pumps.
• Install, test, and repair all sizes of backflow prevention devices.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts and repair steam, water, and gas distribution systems.
• Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Provide sketches and dimensions used by drafters to create plans for subcontractor work.
• Research catalogs and vendor services for complex and/or customized system retrofits.
• Interpret and apply mechanical and structural blueprints to plan plumbing repairs and modifications.
Higgins and consolidation, Ltd., Washington, DC
2004 - 2006
Plumber I
• Inspected, repaired, installed, modified, and maintained plumbing fixtures in heating, water and drainage systems.
• Identified electrical, plumbing and safety problems applicable to the installation and took necessary corrective action.
• Measured, cut, threaded, assembled, and installed pipes and tubing under supervision.
• Checked plumbing systems to detect leaks.
• Unstopped commodes, drains, sewer lines, and cleaned grease traps.
• Installed water and sanitary fixtures under supervision.
• Performed necessary clerical duties with job and read blue prints.
Plumber Apprentice (under the supervision of experienced Plumber)
• Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings, using hand and power tools.
• Filled pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observed pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks.
• Hung steel supports from ceiling joists to hold pipes in place.
• Installed pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances such as dishwashers and water heaters, and fixtures such as sinks and toilets, using hand and power tools.
• Installed underground storm, sanitary and water piping systems and extend piping to connect fixtures and plumbing to these systems.
• Located and marked the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, and fixtures in structures, using measuring instruments such as rulers and levels.
• Measured, cut, threaded, and bent pipe to required angle, using hand and power tools or machines such as pipe cutters, pipe-threading machines, and pipe-bending machines.
• Assembled pipe sections, tubing and fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing and welding equipment.
• Repaired and maintained plumbing, replacing defective washers, replacing or mending broken pipes, and opening clogged drains.
• Studied building plans and inspected structures to assess material and equipment needs, to establish the sequence of pipe installations, and to plan installation around obstructions such as electrical wiring.
• Cleared away debris in a renovation.
• Kept records of assignments and produce detailed work reports.
• Performed complex calculations and planning for special or very large jobs.
• Prepared written work cost estimates and negotiated contracts.
• Installed oxygen and medical gas in hospitals.
• Reviewed blueprints and building codes and specifications to determine work details and procedures.
Education and Professional Training
High School Diploma (2002)