Journeyman Plumber
Lone Star Pipe & Mechanical · Austin, TX
Mar, 2022 · Present
• Lead rough-in and finish plumbing for residential renovations and 12–40 unit multifamily projects, coordinating daily with GCs, electricians, and inspectors.
• Diagnose and repair water, gas, sewer, and drainage systems; average 8–12 service calls per week with 96% first-visit resolution.
• Install PEX, copper, cast iron, PVC, and CSST systems; pressure-test and document work to Austin and Texas plumbing-code requirements.
• Train two apprentices on safe tool use, blueprint reading, soldering, and clean customer handoffs.
• Reduced repeat callbacks 22% by standardizing fixture testing, photo documentation, and closeout checklists.
Plumber
Barton Creek Residential Services · Austin, TX
Jun, 2019 · Feb, 2022
• Installed and serviced water heaters, tankless units, bathroom groups, kitchens, and whole-home repipe systems for occupied homes.
• Managed 5–7 daily work orders from dispatch through invoicing, explaining options and estimates clearly to homeowners.
• Located concealed leaks using pressure tests, thermal imaging, and sewer camera inspections, preventing avoidable demolition.
• Maintained a clean safety record while following lockout/tagout, ladder, excavation, and confined-space procedures.
• Earned top customer-satisfaction scores for three consecutive quarters through punctual communication and thorough cleanup.
Apprentice Plumber
South Congress Plumbing Works · Austin, TX
Aug, 2016 · May, 2019
• Supported journeymen on new-home construction, tenant improvements, and emergency repairs while completing a four-year trade apprenticeship.
• Measured, cut, assembled, and supported copper, PEX, PVC, and ABS piping from drawings and field layouts.
• Performed fixture trim-out, drain cleaning, valve replacement, and water-pressure checks under supervision.
• Maintained material staging and tool inventories for two active crews, cutting morning setup time by 15%.
• Built a reputation for dependable attendance, safe work habits, and precise workmanship that led to early promotion.