J F

Licensed plumber with 20+ years of experience across residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural construction, service and facilities maintenance. Skilled in troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, plumbing system installation and repair, blueprint interpretation, estimating and customer service. Experienced supporting multi-site healthcare facilities, coordinating with trades, and following applicable codes, infection-control practices and workplace safety procedures.

Facilities Management Plumber - Huron Healthcare Alliance - Seaforth, Clinton & St. Marys, ON

(2026)

• Maintain and troubleshoot hospital plumbing, drainage, waste-disposal and related building systems across multiple sites.
• Carry out scheduled preventive maintenance on water softeners, mixing valves, boilers and eyewash stations.
• Use Metasys building automation software to monitor system alerts, track issues and make required adjustments.
• Respond to emergency alerts during regular shifts and after hours; diagnose and repair facility issues.
• Interpret blueprints, schematics and building plans; coordinate work with other certified specialists.
• Follow Ontario Building Code requirements, municipal bylaws, infection-prevention protocols and safety procedures, including WHMIS, lockout/tagout and hot-work requirements.
• Order parts and supplies to support equipment reliability and ongoing facility operations.

Service Plumber - Jaydens Mechanical - Hay, ON

(2023 - 2025)

• Installed hot-water heaters and serviced plumbing fixtures, shut-off valves, drains, sewer lines and watermains.
• Completed bathroom renovations, rough-ins, school renovation work and general plumbing service calls.
• Maintained service-vehicle inventory, estimated jobs, ordered materials and sold fixtures and equipment.
• Trained apprentices in service work and customer service; completed Bradford White hot-water heater training.

Service / Commercial / Agricultural Plumber - Parr Mechanical Plumbing & Heating Inc. - Stratford, ON

(2022 - 2023)

• Served as lead plumber on new McDonald’s builds from underground plumbing through fixture installation and on Walmart renovations across Ontario.
• Managed job schedules, deadlines, staff coordination, invoicing, estimates and material orders.
• Serviced commercial, residential and industrial fixtures; installed and commissioned hot-water heaters.
• Managed service-vehicle inventory, maintained customer relationships, installed Aquatherm piping in barns and cleared drains.

Service Plumber - Jim Shipp Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning - Woodstock, ON

(2014 - 2022)

• Completed independent service and installation work with minimal supervision, including fixtures, valves, water heaters and water softeners.
• Installed and tested sewer lines and watermains, coordinated plumbing inspections, threaded and tested pipe, and soldered/socket-welded piping.
• Estimated projects, ordered materials, managed shop supplies, operated a service vehicle and prepared invoices.
• Provided customer service and sold fixtures and water-purification equipment; interpreted blueprints for jobs.

Service / Commercial Plumber - Culliton Brothers Limited - Stratford, ON

(2008 - 2014)

• Performed pipefitting and installed underground and overhead piping, heat pumps and boiler systems.
• Removed and installed paint lines for Chevrolet Terrain production; tested piping and equipment and installed or repaired fixtures.
• Soldered pipe, welded materials, interpreted blueprints and operated elevated work platforms.

Commercial Plumber / Sheet Metal - J.M.R. Electric, Plumbing and Heating - Exeter, ON

(2005 - 2007)

• Worked as a plumbing apprentice on commercial projects and gained approximately 18 months of heating and sheet-metal experience.
• Read blueprints, developed MIG, TIG and stick welding skills, and performed basic wiring of switches and outlets.

Facilities Operator (Part-time) - Municipality of South Huron - Exeter, ON

(1997 - 2018)

• Maintained municipal buildings, including plumbing, electrical, painting, flooring, compressors and snow removal.
• Operated ice-resurfacing equipment and heavy machinery; assigned tasks to staff on duty.
• Set up and dismantled facilities for rodeos, concerts, hockey tournaments and hall rentals.
• Supported customer service, inventory, financial handling and responsible beverage service while following municipal policies and AGCO requirements.

Plumbing - Fanshawe College, London, ON (2009)

High School Diploma - South Huron District High School, Exeter, ON (2002)