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Kevin Flaxbard

South Bruce Peninsula,ON

Summary

Over 20 years of field work experience in various technical trades, Able to confidently work as part of a team or independently, Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Plumber/Fitter

Bruce Power BTU
09.2023 - Current
  • Repaired plumbing systems, components, and equipment.
  • Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
  • Installed new piping systems in various types of buildings following local building codes and regulations.
  • Performed regular maintenance on plumbing systems to prevent costly future repairs for customers.
  • Consistently met deadlines while maintaining high-quality craftsmanship throughout all stages of plumbing installations, repairs, or maintenance tasks.
  • Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.

Building Maintenance Technician

Coldwell Banker Richard Ellis (CBRE)
06.2016 - 09.2023
  • Responsible for all mechanicals and general maintenance in many of the Infrastructure Ontario Buildings including the Owen Sound Court House, Walkerton Clean Water Center, many Ministry of Natural Resource buildings as well as OPP Stations within the territory of Shelburne to Wiarton. On Call 24/7 for Emergencies within the buildings i am responsible for.
  • Reporting to my supervisor any suggestions to ensure all areas are running as efficiently as possible.
  • Successfully achieved Advanced Maintenance Technician and Technical Mentoring Certifications.
  • Monitor and motivate subcontractors to keep to tight schedules and budgetary requirements.
  • Meet with designers and engineers to address conflicts and reach appropriate solutions.

Plumber

NAYLOR BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS
03.2011 - 01.2016
  • Installation of boilers, chillers, cooling towers hot water tanks etc.
  • Servicing all aspects of mechanical fields.
  • Training apprentices on proper workplace safety and tool handling.
  • Installed valves, hangers, supports and flanges inside piping systems.
  • Measured, threaded and cut materials to correct angles.
  • Inspected sewers and piping systems to assess quality and condition.
  • Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings .
  • Communicated with customers to provide recommendations on repairs, determine project estimation costs and define project completion dates.
  • Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities and sizes of materials required.
  • Assisted with repairs to steam, drainage and sewer lines.
  • Provided emergency services to install and repair toilets, water heaters, appliances and showers to maintain 100% customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
  • Secured rising mains and boiler piping to structural supports in new construction and remodeling projects.

Plumber

NORTH AMERICAN CONSTRUCTION
01.2008 - 01.2011
  • Part of a crew responsible for demolition and reconstruction of the Burlington Waste Water Treatment Plant.
  • Installed valves, hangers, supports and flanges inside piping systems.
  • Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
  • Worked with certified pipe welders by providing accurate pipe preparation and fitting.
  • Implemented maintenance and repair for fixtures, water mains, natural gas, fire systems, and backflow preventers.
  • Read blueprints to determine appropriate materials and procedures for each project.

Education

College Diploma - Trade School

Conostoga College
Kitchener, ON
2011

College Diploma - Gas License G2

Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Hamilton, ON
2004

High School Diploma -

Georgetown District High School
Georgetown, ON
06.1999

Skills

  • Building knowledge

  • Building maintenance

  • Building operations

  • Building automation

  • Mechanical Maintenance

  • Building Security systems

  • Problem Solving

  • Facilities maintenance

  • Time management

  • Have many Trade related Certificates

  • Fall Prevention and Protection

  • LOTO

  • Ladder safety

  • Confined space

  • Plumbing Repairs

  • Piping installation

  • Drainage System Knowledge

Timeline

Plumber/Fitter

Bruce Power BTU
09.2023 - Current

Building Maintenance Technician

Coldwell Banker Richard Ellis (CBRE)
06.2016 - 09.2023

Plumber

NAYLOR BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS
03.2011 - 01.2016

Plumber

NORTH AMERICAN CONSTRUCTION
01.2008 - 01.2011

College Diploma - Trade School

Conostoga College

College Diploma - Gas License G2

Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology

High School Diploma -

Georgetown District High School

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