Jope Gaunavou
Christchurch,CAN
Summary
Experienced Drainlayer specializing in drainage installation and sewer, stormwater repairs. Dependable individual boasting background digging trenches by hand to specified depths. Bilingual Pipe Layer uses all types of hand tools and machinery safely. Follows all instructions from foreman and project manager Committed to continuous improvement and quick mastery of new skills..
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Drainlayer
Newfield Drainage
Christchurch, Canterbury
02.2025 - Current
- Laid drainage pipes for sewer, and stormwater systems on new builds to ensure effective flow management.
- Installed underground drainage systems, including manholes.
- Dug trenches and prepared excavations for sewer and drain installations, facilitating timely project completion.
Drainlayer
Gillon & Maher Plumbing & Drainage
Christchurch, Canterbury
05.2023 - 02.2025
- Led crew of 3 to consistently meet daily targets with high quality standards.
- Drainage maintenance Performed sewer cut-ins to clear blocked drains
- Drainage maintenance i.e. sewer cut ins for blocked drains
Plumber/Drainlayer
Brooklyn Services
05.2020 - 05.2023
- Installed sanitary and plumbing drainage systems in residential buildings.
- Installed hot and cold water systems to provide reliable access to water services
- Performed routine plumbing inspections and repairs to ensure system efficiency
- Performed general plumbing maintenance to uphold system functionality and prevent major issues
- Performed general cleaning duties onsite to maintain a safe and tidy environment.
Delivery driving
Countdown
07.2020 - 01.2021
- Delivered goods and services to customers during COVID-19 lockdown, ensuring access to essential items
- Met daily delivery targets on schedule, contributing to customer satisfaction
- Ensured safe and efficient receipt of online orders by customers, enhancing overall delivery experience
- During the lockdown period.
Education
NCEA level 1, 2, 3 -
Trade centre
ARA Institution
Skills
- Drainage installation
- Sewer line installation
- Sewer repairs
- Stormwater systems
- Sanitary drainage
- Pipe laying
- Pipe grading
- Trench excavation
- Confined space entry
- Working at heights
- First aid
- Site safe
- Site preparation
- Backfilling procedures
- Site cleanup
- Sewer cut ins
- Drainage maintenance
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Drainlayer
Newfield Drainage
02.2025 - Current
Drainlayer
Gillon & Maher Plumbing & Drainage
05.2023 - 02.2025
Delivery driving
Countdown
07.2020 - 01.2021
Plumber/Drainlayer
Brooklyn Services
05.2020 - 05.2023
NCEA level 1, 2, 3 -
Trade centre
ARA Institution