Cole Brennan

Lead 2–3 person crews on remodels and new-construction rough-ins (single-family and small multifamily); average 4–6 fixtures per day with zero failed City of Phoenix inspections in the last 14 months Diagnose and repair slab leaks, sewer backups, and water heater failures; first-visit fix rate above 90% on service tickets Own material takeoffs and supplier orders for jobs over $8K; cut leftover waste ~15% by standardizing kit lists for common bath and kitchen packages Mentor two apprentices on soldering, PEX crimping, and trench safety; both passed practical evaluations within 6 months Coordinate with GCs and inspectors on schedule changes; keep punch lists under 48-hour close for occupied homes

Installed and serviced tank and tankless water heaters (gas and electric); completed 200+ changeouts with documented venting and expansion-tank checks Rough-in and trim for townhome developments; held to production schedule of ~12 units/month with QC walkthroughs before drywall Cleared drain lines with augers and hydro-jetting; reduced same-week callbacks by documenting camera findings for customers Maintained van stock and weekly inventory; cut emergency supply runs during peak summer call volume Supported after-hours emergency rotation covering burst pipes and no-hot-water calls across East Valley

Assisted journeymen on residential re-pipe, fixture swaps, and water softener installs under licensed supervision Learned blueprint reading for isometric risers and fixture counts; independently staged materials for next-day installs by year two Practiced lockout on water mains and safe soldering near finished surfaces; zero recordable incidents during apprenticeship Completed classroom hours on IPC code, backflow basics, and gas piping fundamentals