THOMAS G. COLLINS
818-***-**** abobug@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
Seeking employment as an Experienced HVAC Journeyman Installer, Journeyman Pipe
Fitter, Journeyman Commercial Plumber, Construction Installer, Journeyman Plumber
Maintenance and Repair 15 + years experience.
QUALIFICATIONS
On the job multiple years experience at the level of a Journeyman in HVAC, Installer,
Demolition, Repair and Maintenance of all aspects of commercial plumbing. Able to read
blueprints and company drawing. On the job t raining of welding. Knowledgeable with
Building and Safety codes, Plumbing Codes and familiar with wi ring and welding codes.
Comply with OSHA Rules and Regulations. Team player, work well with others, self-
starter, highly motivated. Able to use power and hand tools. Work well with engineers,
a rchitects, superintendents, foremen and other skilled laborers. Able to lift, bend, stoop,
walk, craw, and climb. Can read, wri te English and speak English. Able to work long hours
w hen needed. Familiar and able to operate at entry level computers including software
applications M icrosoft Word and Operating Systems, 2000, XP, and 7 and able to type 20
words per minute. Valid California Drivers’ License, insurance and have reliable
transportation. Can pass drug screening.
EXPERIENCE
WILLIAMS MECHANICAL INC. (WMI)
JANUARY 2008 - PRESENT Pipe Fitter Installer Palm Desert, California
Installation of all piping for cooling towers and boilers. Fabrication of all supports and
hangers to blueprints specifications. Comply with California Building and Safety Codes,
Plumbing Codes, and Electrical and Welding codes. On the job t raining as a welder, rigger,
heavy equipment operator and maintenance. Current on OSHA Safety Rules and
Regulations. Some computer skills, work well with others, and worked well with
management, a team player.
RIVIERA APARTMENTS
A ugust 2001- August 2009 Apartment Maintenance Arcadia, California
Maintenance, Construction, Demolition, Tree Maintenance, Brick Work, Plumbing,
Bathroom I nstall, Air Conditioning Remove and Installation. Install Dishwashers.
Remodeled apartment commercial laundry room with four washing machines and four
dryers. Installed and maintained sprinkler systems. Painting both the outside and inside
of apartments. Welding, Electrical, Painting. Worked to improve, maintain, create an
enjoyable home for over 40 units. Worked in the capacity as regular employee for the Rivera
A partments in emergency situations, part-time, full time, and as needed basis.
CNS & SONS CONSTRUCTION
March 2006 - February 2007 Pipe Fit ter Plumber Encino, California
Underground/Piping Installer/Site Utilities
VISIONS SCENERY
2006-2007 Set Builder Construction North Hollywood, California
Build sets for commercials for the movie industry. Perform set decorating, install and route
electrical cable for cameras, sound, equipment, and lighting. Transportation and special
effects prop purchasing experience. Some light computer skills. Team player and work well
with others.
PRODUCTION PLUMBING
March 2005 - June 2006 Plumber Pipe Fit ter-Laguna Hills, California
Installation of necessary piping for new buildings, water, waste, gas, and underground
utilities.
PAN PACIFIC MECHANICAL
March 2004 - June 2005 Pipe Fitter Installer Palm Desert, California
Installation of piping on new hospital tower addition. Layout all med gas systems, DWV,
and water system piping.
MCK MECHEAND MECHAN ICAL
September 1995 - October 2001 Journeyman Plumber Azusa, California
Plumber Foreman, Equipment operator, and installation of underground utilities, firmains,
storm drains, and gas piping.
EDUCATION/TRAINING
Local 78 in Los Angeles County Pipe Fitter and Industrial Journeyman Plumber Training,
P.I.P.E. Journeyman Certificate
Los Angeles, CA, LOCAL 78 IN LOS ANGELES UNION RIGGING AND WELDING
CLASSES Tradesman Colton
JOURNEYMAN PLUMBER P.I.P.E. Certified Card
VERDUGO HILLS HIGH SCHOOL
1975 - 1978 High School Tujunga