We were all there at some point, so be kind enough to answer the questions in a helpful manner. There are so many people asking questions for the purpose of learning and gaining knowledge. “I see it all too often when guys in the trade are way too harsh on people for asking questions on Facebook plumbing pages. Social media can also be used to attract more people to the trades. “Everyone expects a doctor to make six figures, but not everyone knows you can make that in the trades without massive student loan debt.” Everyone expects a doctor to make six figures, but not everyone knows you can make that in the trades without massive student loan debt,” says McGillivary.
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“Trade school was beneficial for me to learn the code side of things, in an environment different from the hands-on work. I think we could get more interest in the trades if the schools showcased all the different avenues someone could go once they completed their schooling, and the financial opportunities that come with them. Recently, there has been a big push for kids to attend trade school so there has been a shift in younger people showing interest, says McGillivary. “My mentor was so important to my journey that I try to give back what I can by being transparent about my plumbing knowledge.” Uplifting the Trades I feel I am a good example that hard work and dedication pays off,” says McGillivary.
“I definitely consider myself a role model for others looking to join the trade.
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“He taught me all the hands-on work, how to write estimates & bid on jobs, customer relations, and how to balance a small business/family life,” says McGillivary.Īnd McGillivary wants to pay it forward. Shout Out to MentorshipĪccording to McGillivary, Russell taught him everything he knows about plumbing and owning a business. I try to work ‘normal’ hours, and if I can take a day off for family stuff, I always do,” says McGillivary. Being a service plumber, in this day in age, you could work 24/7 if you wanted. “I have learned to set firm boundaries for myself when scheduling and taking on jobs. I have been able to take more time off for my family than ever. In fact, McGillivary’s biggest motivation for self-employment was time, rather than money. After passing my Masters, I decided to make the plunge into self-employment because I wanted the schedule flexibility for my family,” says McGillivary. “This allowed me to gain hours and knowledge for my Master’s test. He worked there for six years, but the whole time he continued to work nights and weekends doing plumbing work on the side. I found it fun to learn the ins and outs of that particular plumbing,” says McGillivary.Įventually, McGillivary joined the Pipefitter Test Crew and tested the piping systems after they were built. “The piping systems were complex, and although it was “plumbing on a ship,” it was completely different. McGillivary then took a job at Bath Iron Works (BIW) as a pipefitter building destroyers, ships for the United States Navy.
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Through college, he continued to work alongside his mentor, and after graduation, continued to work for him full time for three years. The owner, Russell, was/is a great mentor and really took the time to help him understand not only what they were doing, but why they were doing it.Īfter deciding to pursue plumbing, McGillivary attended Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) for its plumbing and heating program. Before college, McGillivary started working for a small plumbing business that primarily focused on service work. “Little did I know it would be the start of where I am now,” says McGillivary. McGilivary’s path started in a small town when a small plumbing business was looking for a helper, and he was looking for a job. “Nothing like kicking your feet up and watching someone making horrible life decisions on 90-Day Fiancé on a Sunday evening.” Joking aside, for Keith McGillivary business owner of McGillivary’s Plumbing Services (MPS), Gardiner, Maine, for the past two years-his story into the plumbing trades is an interesting one.
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Welcome to another edition of our Hub Spotlight series where do a deep dive into the men and women who make the trades great.
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