Richard Sullins
Hermitage
Summary
Detail-oriented Plumber experienced in installing and repairing pipes and drainage systems across residential and commercial settings. Delivered exceptional customer service and built a loyal client base, with customers willing to wait for services. Collaborated effectively with contractors and handled plumbing emergencies with precision and speed.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Plumber
"]["ighten Up Plumbing!!!
Hermitage
05.2022 - Current
- Installed and repaired plumbing systems in residential and commercial buildings, ensuring compliance with local codes and customer specifications.
- Executed all plumbing tasks, read blueprints, reviewed submittals, and ensured precision in rough-in installations.
- Diagnosed plumbing issues using advanced tools and techniques.
- Maintained accurate records of service calls and repairs completed to facilitate efficient follow-up and customer service.
Plumber
Hornbuckle Plumbing
Nashville
07.2019 - 03.2022
- Installed and repaired plumbing systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards and client specifications.
- Diagnosed plumbing issues efficiently, utilizing advanced tools to minimize downtime for clients.
- Maintained detailed records of service calls and repairs to streamline future diagnostics and enhance customer service.
Plumber
Parthenon Plumbing Company
Nashville
06.2017 - 03.2019
- Installed plumbing systems in residential and commercial properties, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Diagnosed and repaired leaks in pipes and fixtures, minimizing water damage and maintaining customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with contractors to align plumbing installations with project specifications and timelines.
Maintenance Engineer
Summit Primary Care
Nashville
02.2009 - 02.2017
- Conducted routine maintenance on medical equipment and facilities.
- Diagnosed issues with HVAC systems and implemented repairs.
- Collaborated with staff to ensure safety and compliance standards.
- Remodeled entire building multiple times, enhancing functionality and aesthetics.
- Maintained and repaired 13 zone irrigation system; remodeled plumbing system; modified fire system; repaired doors and automatic doors; performed landscaping; installed data and phone lines; laid ceramic, VCT, and carpet tiles; managed electrical work including adding lines, outlets, and replacing breakers, outlets, light switches, and plugs; maintained older DOS train HVAC system.
Plumber/Apprentice Plumber
Donelson Plumbing
Danielson
05.2004 - 01.2009
- Assisted licensed plumbers with installations and repairs of plumbing systems.
- Maintained tools and equipment for optimal performance and safety.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot plumbing issues effectively.
- Installed plumbing systems across numerous projects in Wilson County.
- Executed rough-in, trim-out, remodel, and underground plumbing work.
- Completed rough-in for 3-4 bath houses within an 8-hour workday.
Stocker/Cashier/Bagger
K-Mart Department Store
Nashville
05.2001 - 04.2004
- Stocked shelves with merchandise to align with store layout and meet inventory levels.
- Assisted in unloading deliveries and replenishing stock on the sales floor.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely restocking of high-demand items.
- Organized products to improve visibility and accessibility for customers, enhancing shopping experience.
- Maintained cleanliness and order in stock areas and sales floors to support efficient operations.
Education
McGavock High School
Donelson, TNSkills
- Plumbing installation
- Plumbing repair
- Blueprint reading
- Leak detection
- Commercial and Residential Service and Repair
- Commercial and Residential New Construction
- Custom Home Rough in, and Trim Out
- Underground Experience
- Diverse construction experience
- High-end pool plumbing
- Maintenance engineering
- Vehicle repair
- Appliance repair
- Versatile repair capabilities
- Customer service
- Equipment maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Safety standards
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Plumbing code compliance
- Time management
- Sewer line inspection
- Drainage systems repair
- Pipe cutting precision
- Skilled with both hand and power tools
- Plumbing
- Piping installation
- Air and water piping
- Gas line handling
- Equipment operation
- Emergency response
- Project estimation accuracy
- Residential plumbing design
- Custom plumbing systems specialist
- Septic system installation
- Troubleshooting
- Problem solving
- Code compliance
- Emergency response readiness
- Project bidding
- Commercial construction experience
- Remodeling and construction
- Pipe installation expertise
- Fixture repair
- Water heater maintenance
- Residential construction
- Fixture repair
- Blueprints
- Hand and power tools
- Drain field installation
- Pipefitting processes
- Septic system installation
- HVAC systems
- Plumbing repair
- Backflow prevention
- Sewer and domestic water lines
- Drainage systems
- Gas piping
- Preventative maintenance planning
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Plumber
"]["ighten Up Plumbing!!!
05.2022 - Current
Plumber
Hornbuckle Plumbing
07.2019 - 03.2022
Plumber
Parthenon Plumbing Company
06.2017 - 03.2019
Maintenance Engineer
Summit Primary Care
02.2009 - 02.2017
Plumber/Apprentice Plumber
Donelson Plumbing
05.2004 - 01.2009
Stocker/Cashier/Bagger
K-Mart Department Store
05.2001 - 04.2004
McGavock High School