Our Team

All the employees at Rick’s Plumbing Service, Inc. take pride in their knowledge of the industry and look forward to their continuing education. We spend many hours each year learning about new products and installation methods so we can provide you with the highest possible service and the most up-to-date plumbing and heating technology. We are very proud to say that most of our licensed plumbers have been with us since their apprenticeship, and we have a strong belief in promoting from within our own company.

We are proud to introduce you to our team of skilled employees, along with a short bio from each of them. It is our goal for you to feel comfortable with our employees coming into your home before they even ring the doorbell!

Richard G. Jurzyk Jr.

Richard G. Jurzyk Jr.

Title: Owner/Plumber

Nickname: Rick

License and Certificates: P-1, S-1, , F-1, ST1, HIC, Uponor, Trac Pipe, Ward Flex

Years in the Trade: 35

Years with Rick’s Plumbing: 23

Hobbies: Golfing and Skiing

My Family: Wife: Lisa, Sons: Cameron & Evan, Daughter: Audrey

Things I Like to Participate in: Coaching Kids Sports, PHCC Board, First United Church, OLL Youth Baseball, Christian Education Committee, BBB, and PHCC Board

Likes to Support: American Cancer Society, Local Youth Sports, Jr Woman’s club, Rotor, Red Cross, and The New Haven Ballet Co.

Jonathan Brouillard

Jonathan Brouillard

Title: Plumber/Supervisor

Nickname: Johnny

License and Certificates: P-2, Uponor, Trac Pipe, Ward Flex, Irrigation Specialist

Years in the Trade: 14

Years with Rick’s Plumbing: 14

Hobbies: Boating, Fishing, and Jet Skiing

My Family: Wife: Kristy, Daughter: Alexa

Things I Like to Participate in: Prospect Fish and Game in West Haven

Likes to Support: Polar Plunge for Cancer in West Haven

Rick’s Plumbing Staff: Construction Division

Robert Yudichak

Robert Yudichak

Title: Plumber/Forman/Supervisor

Nickname: Bob

License and Certificates: P-2, S-4, Uponor, Trac Pipe, Ward Flex, Blazemaster, OSHA 10

Years in the Trade: 25

Years with Rick’s Plumbing: 21

Hobbies: Hunting, Fishing, ATV Riding, Camping

My Family: Wife: Jackie, Son: Wyatt daughter Abby

Likes to Support: Local Youth Charities

Jeff Woodford

Jeff Woodford

Title: Plumber

License and Certificates: SM-2, EPA Refrigerant

Years in the Trade: 15

Years with Rick’s Plumbing: 3

Hobbies: Snowboarding, Homebrewing, and Kayaking

Zachary Manganella

Title: Plumber

Nickname: Zach

License and Certificates: P-2, OSHA 10, Trac Pipe

Years in the Trade: 6

Years with Rick’s Plumbing: 2

Hobbies: Fishing, boating, and skiing

Jarrell Sullivan

Jarrell Sullivan

Title: Water Heating Specialist

Nickname: Jay

License and Certificates: BPI Analyst, BPI Envelope Pro, Underground & Above Ground Oil Tank Operator A & B, Lead Safe CT, Lead Supervisor, Asbestos Supervisor, HAZWOPER, OSHA 30, Confined Space Entry, Industrial Fire Safety, LOTO

Years in the Trade: 15

Years with Rick’s Plumbing: 1

Things I Like to Participate in: Program Coordinator with ENERGIZE CT – Connecticut’s green energy/energy system rebate & financing programs.

Joseph Puchala

Title: Pre-apprentice

Nickname: Joe

License(s) and Certificate(s): Trac Pipe

Years with Rick’s Plumbing: < 1 year

Hobbies: Going on vacation and ATV riding

My Family: Mother: Dawn, Brother: Bill

Things I Like to Participate in: Working in the plumbing trade

Patrick Bell

Title: Apprentice

Nickname: SpongeBob

License(s) and Certificate(s): OSHA 10

Years in the Trade: < 1 year

Years with Rick’s Plumbing: < 1 year

Hobbies: Skiing, camping, and restoring my boat

My Family: Mother: Beth, Father: Kevin, Brother: Steven

Rick’s Plumbing Staff: Service Division

Daniel Paul

Daniel Paul

Title: Plumber/Service Manager

Nickname: Danny

License and Certificates: Platt RVTS Graduate, P-2, S-2, ST-1, Uponor, Ward Flex, Trac Pipe, Laars, HTP, F-2 Apprentice, and Permaflex

Years in the Trade: 26

Years with Rick’s Plumbing: 20

Hobbies: Skiing in the Winter and Boating in the Summer

My Family: Wife: Michelle, Son: Gavin, Daughter: Anna

Things I Like to Participate in: Milford Pop Warner, Milford International Little League

Likes to Support: The Jimmy Fund, American Cancer Society, MS, John Rigley Food Pantry

William Charles Puchala

Title: Master Plumber / Master Heating Tech

Nickname: Bibz

License and Certificates: Trac Pipe, OSHA 10, CPR, and AED, Certified EMT

Years in the Trade: 10

Years with Rick’s Plumbing: 10

Hobbies: Baseball, basketball, and ATV riding

My Family: Bill, Brother: Joe, Dogs: “Otis” & “Niko”

Things I Like to Participate in: Problem solving situations

Scott McCoy

Scott McCoy

Title: Plumber/Service Technician

Nickname: Scotty

License and Certificates: Platt RVTS Graduate, P-2, Uponor, Ward Flex, Trac Pipe, Osha 10

Years in the Trade: 20

Years with Rick’s Plumbing: 20

Hobbies: Softball and Bicycling

My Family: Wife: Lauren

Things I Like to Participate in: Habitat for Humanity

Likes to Support: The Salvation Army, Wounded Warrior Project

Peter Brauer

Peter Brauer

Title: Plumber

Nickname: Pete

License and Certificates: Platt RVTS Graduate, P1 License, Trac Pipe, Uponor, OSHA 10

Years in the Trade: 13

Years with Rick’s Plumbing: 13

Hobbies: Golfing, Baseball, Basketball, and Football

Likes to Support: Grace Lutheran Evangelical Church

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