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Michael Makrinakis

SYDNEY

Summary

Plumber specialising in commercial maintenance across retail, office, industrial and strata facilities. Experienced in diagnosing, repairing and maintaining water, sanitary, gas and stormwater systems, including hot water units, TMVs, backflow devices and drainage issues. Proven ability to run numerous jobs from initial fault finding through to completion, delivering work in a professional, compliant and time-efficient manner in accordance with Australian Standards and plumbing codes.

Strong communicator who regularly liaises with clients, facility managers, property managers and builders to provide clear solutions and minimise disruption in occupied buildings. Reliable tradesperson with a strong work ethic and a can-do attitude, capable of prioritising urgent call-outs, coordinating with other trades and maintaining safe, organised work sites. Focused on quality workmanship, safety compliance and maintaining positive long-term client relationships.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Plumber

Bray street plumbing
Sydney
05.2023 - Current
  • Specialise in commercial maintenance plumbing across retail, office, industrial and strata properties
  • Perform reactive and preventative maintenance on water, sanitary, gas and stormwater systems
  • Diagnose and repair leaks, blockages, faulty fixtures, valves, TMVs and backflow devices
  • Service and replace hot water systems including electric, gas and instantaneous units
  • Conduct CCTV drain inspections and high-pressure jetting to clear sewer and stormwater blockages
  • Fault find plumbing issues efficiently to minimise downtime for businesses and tenants
  • Liaise directly with property managers, facility managers and tenants in a professional manner
  • Ensure all work complies with Australian Standards, NCC and relevant plumbing codes
  • Maintain detailed job records, compliance documentation and service reports

Project & Work Management

  • Successfully ran numerous maintenance jobs from initial diagnosis through to completion
  • Completed works in a professional, compliant and time-efficient manner
  • Prioritised urgent call-outs and managed multiple jobs within tight timeframes
  • Organised materials, permits and site access to ensure smooth workflow
  • Provided clear explanations and practical solutions to clients
  • Maintained clean and safe work sites in accordance with WHS requirements

Skills

  • Commercial maintenance plumbing
  • Blocked drains & sewer repairs
  • Leak detection & fault finding
  • Backflow & TMV servicing
  • Hot water system repairs & replacement
  • Preventative maintenance scheduling
  • Customer service & communication
  • Compliance & documentation
  • Time management & job coordination

Supervisor

Construction Sciences
Sydney
02.2020 - 05.2023
  • Inspecting completed work to ensure high standard of quality workmanship
  • Allocating a team of technicians to cover concrete pours around the Sydney metropolitan area
  • Allocating a separate team of technicians to drill hardened concrete for major projects such as Westconnex
  • Site an people management - ensuring teams on site are working efficiently across priority job sites
  • Dealing with any concerns team members may be facing and finding solutions to assist
  • Ensuring jobs are performed safely and in accordance with company processes and systems
  • Liaising with external stakeholders across various jobs
  • Ensuring that the required documentation and paperwork is completed during each job
  • Managing multiple job sites
  • Calibrating CMT equipment in accordance with NATA specifications.
  • Conducting audits on technicians for core drilling as well as fresh concrete sampling technicians to ensure jobs are done to standard.

Senior Technician

Construction Sciences
05.2019 - 02.2020
  • Conducted trial mixes for Sydney concrete companies
  • Tested construction materials across Sydney metropolitan prior to building commencements including testing soil works, concrete works and concrete drilling
  • Invoicing all concrete drilling
  • Working with external stakeholders
  • Data entry

Allocator

Construction Sciences
06.2018 - 05.2019
  • Allocating teams to relevant job sites
  • Responding and dealing with calls and email communications from clients and external stakeholders
  • Daily administration - order processing and data entry

Apprentice Plumber

Hot Water Nurse
06.2016 - 06.2018
  • Assisting the tradesman in conducting duties that may be needed to be done at a job site
  • Loading and unloading the work van before and after a job
  • Cleaning any excess rubbish at a job site
  • Ensuring all tools are placed back where they belong

Education

High School -

Erskine Park High School

Certificate IV -

Laboratory Techniques

Certificate III - Tafe NSW

Plumbing

Skills

  • Strong client relationship and customer service skills
  • Confident liaising with facility managers, property managers and builders
  • Clear communication of technical issues and practical solutions
  • Professional presentation and conduct on commercial sites
  • Ability to work independently and make sound on-site decisions
  • Strong work ethic with a reliable, punctual and accountable approach
  • “Can-do” attitude — proactive in problem solving and assisting other trades
  • Effective coordination with multiple trades to meet project timelines
  • Experience working in occupied buildings with minimal disruption to tenants
  • Ability to prioritise urgent works and manage competing deadlines
  • High attention to detail and quality workmanship
  • Safety-focused mindset with strict adherence to WHS requirements
  • Adaptable in fast-paced reactive maintenance environments
  • Organised job planning and material preparation

Characteristics

  • Ability to recognise other people’s opinions
  • Willing to listen and learn as much as possible from others
  • A positive and ‘can do’ attitude

Driver License

Full, True

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 05/21/99

Extracurricular Activities

Spending time outdoors Fishing and boating Spending time with friends and family

References

Available upon request

Professional Assets

  • Excellent time management skills
  • Ability to prioritise duties
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Highly flexible, including overtime work/working interstate
  • Can work long hours if needed
  • Can work autonomously and within a team
  • High level of efficiency and attention to detail
  • Ability to use initiative when needed
  • Motivated with a strong work ethic
  • Ability to drive a manual car
  • Have white Card

Education Experience

  • Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
  • Certificate III in Plumbing, Tafe NSW
  • High School Diploma, Erskine Park High School, 01/01/12, 01/01/16

Timeline

Maintenance Plumber

Bray street plumbing
05.2023 - Current

Supervisor

Construction Sciences
02.2020 - 05.2023

Senior Technician

Construction Sciences
05.2019 - 02.2020

Allocator

Construction Sciences
06.2018 - 05.2019

Apprentice Plumber

Hot Water Nurse
06.2016 - 06.2018

High School -

Erskine Park High School

Certificate IV -

Laboratory Techniques

Certificate III - Tafe NSW

Plumbing
Michael Makrinakis