Michael Diab

I am a hard worker, who is not afraid of a challenge. I enjoy the practical aspect related to plumbing and I am able to take instruction and work independently. I work well with people and am a strong leader to those around me. Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Plumber owner at Plumbing G.I.A-South Africa (2014-09 – Present)

Renamed plumbing business to Plumbing GIA to reflect broader responsibilities and expansion.

• General plumbing and maintenance - geyser (including solar) installations; building and emptying septic tanks and soakaways; installation and repair of water, sewer and stormwater lines; detection and repair of leaking pipes; unblocking and cleaning of drains; installation of water storage tanks; bathroom renovations.
• Property management - maintenance and cleaning of building exteriors and gardens at two apartment blocks and two office blocks. Work includes: interior and exterior painting; hanging of doors; maintenance of security systems, including electric gate motors, electric fences, door locks and installation of security gates; welding.
• Air conditioning - servicing and installation of air conditioners
• Employ 2 assistants, 1 contract tiler and 1 contract electrician

Plumber owner at Plumber mike (2008-01 – 2014-09)

General plumbing - geyser installations; building and emptying septic tanks and soakaways; installation and repair of water, sewer and stormwater lines; detection and repair of leaking pipes; unblocking and cleaning of drains; bathroom renovations.

• Employed 1 assistant and a contract tiler

Plumber at Klaus Fritsch Plumbers-Durban, KwaZulu-Natal (2007-10 – 2007-12)

General plumbing - geyser installations, septic tanks, pipework, bathroom and toilet renovations.

• Reason for leaving: Opened own business sales representative for Ctando pipes and fittings at Ctando Plastics-Durban, ZA (2007-04 – 2007-09)

Work involved training plumbers on how to use Ctando products (plastic pipes and fittings).

• Reason for leaving: Desire to return to hands on plumbing rather than sales

Eshowe at Monarch Contractors-Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA (2004-05 – 2007-04)

Worked in a contracting company undertaking routine plumbing maintenance and installations, and plumbing for major building contracts within rural KwaZulu-Natal. Work included: emptying and building of septic tanks and soakaways; laying of waterlines (15mm to 200mm) and irrigation pipes; laying of sewage pipes; installation of water meters (industrial and domestic).

• Reason for leaving: Relocation to Durban

Plumber apprentice at Magnolia Plumbing-Washington, DC (2002-06 – 2003-01)

Worked as an apprentice gaining experience in HVAC (Heating, Ventilation & Air conditioning) and Plumbing Divisions.

• Work included: re-gassing and cleaning of A/C units; cleaning A/C ducts; servicing submersible sewage pumps; replacement of water heaters; jetting of lines; operated honeysucker; unblocking and cleaning of drains.
• Work was interrupted by US Armed Forces duties.
• Reason for leaving: Returned to South Africa

Trade Certificate in Plumbing – Inala College - Durban, ZA (2006-05)

Certificate in Building Trades Technology – Montgomery College - Rockville, MD (2002)

Certificate in English – Marist Brothers' College - Durban, ZA (1989 – 2001)