Francis Franco

Email: abpxg0@r.postjobfree.com

Address:

City: Mays Landing

State: NJ

Zip: 08330

Country: USA

Phone: 609-***-****

Skill Level: Any

Salary Range:

Primary Skills/Experience:

Highly qualified Lead Plumber with 36 years in the plumbing and pipe fitting trades. Focused on building a reputation for excellent service and quality construction.Extensive knowledge on codes in plumbing, fire sprinkler systems, all types of pumps, electronic faucets and flushometers Involved with the design, purchase, installation of plate and frame steam heat exchangers, grease recovery units, grease traps. Worked side by side with engineers, inspectors and with sometimes with outside contractors. Supervised and lead all in house plumbing team which did the majority of all work.in a timely and cost savings manner. Involved with other shops,departments,during preventive maintenance scheduled down time in various kitchens, restaurants, bathrooms,and guest rooms while keeping a log of hours, materials, ideas for next shut down. Is licensed as a Casino Service Employee.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from Ridley High School, PA 1/2001 to 6/1978 (General)

Job History / Details:

Summary

Highly qualified Lead Plumber with 36 years in the plumbing and pipe fitting trades. Focused on building a reputation for excellent service and quality construction.Extensive knowledge on codes in plumbing, fire sprinkler systems, all types of pumps, electronic faucets and flushometers

Involved with the design, purchase, installation of plate and frame steam heat exchangers, grease recovery units, grease traps.

Worked side by side with engineers, inspectors and with sometimes with outside contractors. Supervised and lead all in house plumbing team which did the majority of all work.in a timely and cost savings manner.

Involved with other shops,departments,during preventive maintenance scheduled down time in various kitchens, restaurants, bathrooms,and guest rooms while keeping a log of hours, materials, ideas for next shut down.

Is licensed as a Casino Service Employee.

Highlights

ANSI, ASME and PFI codes knowledge

Independent worker

Blueprint fluency

Custom plumbing systems specialist

Drainage systems repair

Air and water piping systems

Fire alarms/computer

House, grinder, and fire pump maintenance (seals and Packing Pumps) also replaced rotary assemblies and alignments

Fire systems of all types,(wet, dry, preact)

Swimming pools, whirlpools

Water treatment for swimming pool and drinking

Fuel oil monitors

Steam high pressure

Cutting and grooving pipe

Soldered up to 6" copper

Threading machine and by hand

Sewer drain cleaning machines and jetters

sewer camera

Pro-Press tool up to 4" copper

Accomplishments

Attended numerous workshops on pipefitting technologies.

Worked hand and hand with engineers and inspectors on various jobs big and small

Was nominated three times for Bally's Employee of the Month and was recognized and honored as Bally's Employee of the Year 1992

Instrumental in no less than five times in Suppling Potable (Drinking) Water to Atlantic City Medical Center during Hospital crisis when City water was off and jeopardized patient care in 1993 was made the most public.

Performed highly visible tasks/jobs ahead of schedule due to seasoned leadership, knowledge and trained, dedicated co-workers

Perform life saving intervention on a fellow employee that was choking on food during lunch break, saving her life.

Experience

December 1978 to Current

Bally's Park Place Casino/Hotel Atlantic City, NJ

Plumber 1979-1988/Foreman Plumber 1988-present

Performed pipe fabrication, installation and fitting according to proper specifications.Identified and located required tools prior to starting each project.Inspected pipes and piping systems to assess their quality and condition.Hoisted loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables and other rigging equipment.Installed and replaced water heaters, drain pipes and water supply lines. Knowledgeable and performed work on all aspects of Plumbing, Fire Sprinkler Systems, Irrigation Systems, Well Pump and Holding Tank. Experience in dealing with outside contractors in a professional and task oriented manner, accomplished all projects on time and on budget.

Cut and beveled piping using cutting torches, saws and threading machines.Created and submitted daily reports on the progress of all plumbing projects.Maintained tools and equipment to keep them in excellent working condition.Followed relevant codes, regulations and safety techniques. Jack hammer jobs to jobs 40' in the air. Experienced in freezing copper pipes up to 2", and working with outside freeze service, replacing valves up to 10".

Education

1978 Ridley High School Ridley Township, PA

High School Diploma General

Other course of instructions attended: Fuel Brazing and Cutting course work; Water Treatment Systems; In 2006, Certificated in Black Seal; CFC;In 1997, High Reach, Confined Space Training;In 2005, IUOE Chief Engineer Leadership and Development;OSHA General & Health Training Program; In 2008-2010, Computer Classes on Excel and Microsoft Word

References

Walter Clark 609-***-**** (hm) 609-***-**** (cell)

941 Morningside Drive Mays Landing, NJ 0330

Marylou Antinozzi 609-***-****

204 Beach Ave East Brigantine, NJ 08203

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