Joshua Bogart
Brownstown
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven maintenance director with extensive experience at Vandalia Community School District. While holding a plumbing license since 2012 has proven expertise in plumbing repairs, installation, and staff management, enhancing operational efficiency and client satisfaction. Successfully led a team of over 10, implementing effective processes that improved project outcomes and reduced costs. Committed to high-quality craftsmanship and safety standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Maintenance
Vandalia Community School District
05.2018 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Manage a team of 10+ employees under my direction
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Worked on and maintained chiller and boiler systems
- Repair and redo any plumbing issues
Owner/Plumber
Bogart Plumbing
01.2014 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
- Installed new piping systems in various types of buildings following local building codes and regulations.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
- Consistently met deadlines while maintaining high-quality craftsmanship throughout all stages of plumbing installations, repairs, or maintenance tasks.
- Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
- Resolved emergency plumbing situations quickly and efficiently to minimize property damage for customers.
- Delivered high-quality workmanship, consistently meeting or exceeding client expectations on completed jobs.
- Complied with state plumbing codes throughout duration of each project.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Implemented maintenance and repair for fixtures, water mains, natural gas, fire systems and backflow preventers.
- Collaborated with contractors and architects to design efficient plumbing solutions for new projects.
- Used clamps and brackets to attach pipes to walls, structures, and fixtures.
- Cut and drilled holes in walls to permit passage of pipes.
- Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system.
- Secured rising mains and boiler piping to structural supports in new construction and remodeling projects.
Plumber Foreman
Plumbers & Pipefitters U A Local Union No 653
04.2015 - 05.2018
- Proactively identified potential issues during project planning stages through thorough assessment of blueprints, minimizing delays due to unforeseen complications.
- Improved job efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and procedures in plumbing projects.
- Increased project profitability through careful monitoring of expenses, labor hours, and material usage while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of plumbing systems into building designs.
- Repaired plumbing systems, components, and equipment.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Read blueprints to determine appropriate materials and procedures for each project.
Education
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Kaskaskia College
Centralia, IL05-2004
Skills
- Staff management
- Inspection skills
- Lighting systems
- Grounds maintenance
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Plumbing repairs
- Fire safety systems
- Electrical systems
- Maintaining facilities
- Plumbing
- Plumbing systems, Chiller/Boiler Systems
- Employee work scheduling
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 50+ in the development of HSHS ST. Elizabeth's Hospital.
- Supervised team of 10+ staff members.
- Successfully started and maintained a Plumbing business for 10 years.
Affiliations
- Member of Freemasons Shriner temple for Shriner hospitals for kids
Certification
- Asbestos removal Certification
- Plumbing License since 2012
Languages
English
Timeline
Director of Maintenance
Vandalia Community School District
05.2018 - Current
Plumber Foreman
Plumbers & Pipefitters U A Local Union No 653
04.2015 - 05.2018
Owner/Plumber
Bogart Plumbing
01.2014 - Current
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Kaskaskia College
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