Apakuki Kotoilakeba
Suva,Fiji Islands
Summary
Detail-oriented Plumber installs and repairs pipes and drainage systems in residential and commercial buildings. Responds immediately to plumbing emergencies and collaborates well with contractors on assignments. Offers strong troubleshooting and blueprint reading skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Plumber
South Auckland Plumbing
Auckland, South Auckland
10.2019 - 05.2024
- Conducted routine inspections of newly installed piping systems for potential problems before finalizing the job.
- Adhered to safety protocols when handling hazardous materials such as lead or asbestos.
- Repaired, replaced, and installed pipes, fixtures, and valves in residential and commercial buildings.
- Troubleshooted plumbing issues using specialized tools including pipe wrenches, saws, drills, test gauges.
- Assembled complex components that require soldering techniques or threading pipes together using special tools.
- Worked closely with contractors on large-scale construction projects involving multiple tradespeople.
- Assisted in training apprentices in proper installation methods and safety procedures.
- Ordered parts needed for repairs from suppliers when necessary.
- Documented progress of jobs throughout the day by completing daily timesheets.
Commercial Plumber
Hanlon Plumbing
03.2016 - 04.2019
- Employed as a commercial plumber at Hanlon Plumbing.
- Inspected drainage systems to identify problems such as blockages or leaks.
- Conducted tests to check the performance of installed systems.
- Installing under-slab work and drainage systems.
- First fix and Second fix Plumbing.
Plumber Estimator
Ministry of Works
01.2002 - 01.2004
- I also work for the Urgent Maintenance Section for all the government Quarters in central and eastern division on sanitary & drainage, hot & cold water supplies and Gas for the whole of Fiji e.g
- Hospitals, Schools etc
- General Maintenance of three (3) Grade IV government quarters at Veiuto and the Library of Fiji
- General maintenance for eight (8) Grade IV and two (2) Grade II government quarters in which three of the quarters where the asbestos roof has to be removed
- Estimation for general maintenance for various schools and facilities.
Assistant Supervisor
Mana Island Resort
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Worked in the Five Star Hotel for the running of the plumber works including water and sewerage system and desalination plant
- Looking after gas and gas stove for the two main kitchen and repairing of gas stove oven
- Assisting in maintaining the two (2) main swimming pool and other 6 spar pools for the 6 villas to its standard
- Construction of the 3 new villas including hot and cold water supply, spar pool, mini bar, etc
- Maintaining the solar systems for the 100 bures and all its facilities.
Plumber "B"
Ministry of Health
01.1997 - 01.1998
- I also work for the Urgent Maintenance Section for all the government Quarters in central and eastern division on sanitary & drainage, hot & cold water supplies and Gas for the whole of Fiji e.g
- Hospitals, Schools etc
- I also worked for the Colonial War Memorial Hospital as a plumber ‘B’ looking after all maintenance work and helped in the boiler room doing boiler work.
Join the Apprentice Scheme
Ministry of Works
01.1992 - 01.1996
- We completed these building at the end of the year 1992 with three labs,1home economics room
- The 3 labs and home economics room has the gas pipes lines to all burners and 5 gas stoves which I install and also the plumbing work up to roof works
- In these project gave me a lot of courage and determination since most our work was done manually
- A group maintenance was done to Ratu Kadavulevu School with all its facilities comprises 4 long (3) stories classrooms, hostel (4) and Kitchen 3 tables of 3 ring burners where they Have to be serviced repaired and 1 needed to be replaced, so I made another table with 3 ring burner on it
- We changed 23 pans, 30 cisterns, relining of new mains asbestos to PVC pipes for about 50 meters from the dam to the school compound
- All gutters was changed and we to put galvanized gutter and ridge cap with all galvanized down pipe also changed with PVC downpipes
- We built Three (3) Teachers Grade V Quarters and Form 7 domertry for Adi Cakobau School with all waste and foul water is connected to the septic tank
- Also I hung all the Gutters, ridge cap and barge flushing
- I also work for the Urgent Maintenance Section for all the government Quarters in central and eastern division on sanitary & drainage, hot & cold water supplies and Gas for the whole of Fiji e.g
- Hospitals, Schools etc
- I also worked on the Ministry of Information building by changing the Asbestos roofing to galvanized roofing iron and it was a composite roof where we to install valley gutters, Flushing, ridge cap and gutters
- The construction of new classrooms for Queen Victoria School and all facilities include six [6] toilets and three bathrooms
- I also worked for the maintenance of the Batiki Health Centre for 3 months.
Lecturer
Fiji National University
01.2005
- Lecturing in various plumbing units and other related subjects at Fiji National University.
- Provided guidance to students on course selection, career planning, and other educational matters.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative teaching methods to engage students.
- Developed syllabi, lesson plans and lecture materials for courses taught.
- Supervised independent studies conducted by individual students or small groups of students.
- Facilitated discussion forums among students on topics related to course material.
Trade Assistant
Ministry of Works
01.1991
- I started in the Plumber shop doing the galvanized tanks in different sizes from 1000galloons,800galloons,800 gallons squart,600 gallons,400 gallons,200 gallons,100 gallons and 45gallons to be supplied for all the Government Quarters in Fiji in the rural and the outer islands
- Also we made things like galvanized bucket, rubbish tin, mob buckets, trays, bread mold, air ducting, chimney etc
- I went to Vunisea in Kadavu Island with the group to construct a three (3) stories building for the Vunisea High School.
Education
Diploma in Tertiary Teaching -
Fiji National University
Fiji01-2010
Diploma in Quantity Surveying -
Fiji National University
Fiji01-2008
Diploma in Building - Building Construction Technology
Fiji National University
Fiji01-2006
Certificate of Fist Line Supervision - Plumbing Technology
Fiji National University
Fiji01-1997
Trade Certificate in Plumbing & Sheetmetal -
Fiji National University
Fiji01-1996
Skills
- Estimate Preparation
- Equipment monitoring
- Hand and power tools
- System Testing
- Blueprints
- Project Management
- Codes Compliance
- Custom plumbing systems specialist
- Septic System Installation
- Drainage Systems Repair
- ISO drawing interpretation
- Air and water piping
- Staff Management
- Plumbing Repairs
- MS Office proficient
- Plumbing
- Construction management
Certification
- Certificate of Apprenticeship
- Trade Course Certificate
- Certificate of Sanitation & Drainage License
- Certificate of Achievement Basic Auto CAD
- Certificate of Achievement Advance Auto CAD
- Certificate of Achievement for BIOGAS
- Certificate of Occupation Health and Safety
- Certificate of Basic Fire Fighting
Employmentobjective
To fully utilize my skills and abilities in the field of Plumbing.
Christiandenomination
Kingdom Ambassador International Fellowship
Homeprovince
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Contactaddressatwork
C/- Nimilote Ratudina Head of School, Building and Civil Engineering, P.O. Box 3722, Samabula, Suva, Fiji Islands, +679 3381044 ext 1651, +679 9268459
Personal Information
- Age: 42
- Date of Birth: 05/05/73
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Fiji Islander
- Marital Status: Married
References
- Mr Nimilote Ratudina, Head of School, School of Building and Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Science and Technology, Fiji National University, P. O. Box 3722, Samabula, Suva, Fiji Island, +679 3381044 ext 1651, +679 9268459, nimilote.ratudina@fnu.ac.fj
- Mr Wili O Tagica, Acting Head of School, School of Building and Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Science and Technology, Fiji National University, P. O. Box 3722, Samabula, Suva, Fiji Island, +679 3381044 ext 1650, +679 9433348, wili.tagica@fnu.ac.fj
- Mr Jotame Dianimoto Vakaceguvinaka, Head of Department of Quantity Surveying, School of Building and Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Science and Technology, Fiji National University, P. O. Box 3722, Samabula, Suva, Fiji Island, +679 3381044 ext 1651, +679 9247732, jotame.dianimoto@fnu.ac.fj
Hobbies and Interests
- Listening to Music
- Readings Bibles and Novel
- Sports - Playing Rugby, Volleyball, and Table Tennis
Timeline
Journeyman Plumber
South Auckland Plumbing
10.2019 - 05.2024
Commercial Plumber
Hanlon Plumbing
03.2016 - 04.2019
Lecturer
Fiji National University
01.2005
Plumber Estimator
Ministry of Works
01.2002 - 01.2004
Assistant Supervisor
Mana Island Resort
01.1999 - 01.2001
Plumber "B"
Ministry of Health
01.1997 - 01.1998
Join the Apprentice Scheme
Ministry of Works
01.1992 - 01.1996
Trade Assistant
Ministry of Works
01.1991
Diploma in Tertiary Teaching -
Fiji National University
Diploma in Quantity Surveying -
Fiji National University
Diploma in Building - Building Construction Technology
Fiji National University
Certificate of Fist Line Supervision - Plumbing Technology
Fiji National University
Trade Certificate in Plumbing & Sheetmetal -
Fiji National University
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