Customer Service Skilled Laborer
Resume:
Melvin D. Joshua
Washington, DC 20032
Cell Phone: 202-***-****
Email: ***********@*****.***
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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