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GENERAL HANDYMAN
Professional Summary
Ambitious Carpenter highly effective at taking on multiple projects at once. Experience with complete home construction, as well as remodels and renovations. Skilled at taking on unique projects, including [Type] work. Successful at providing clients with both technical skill and creative insight. Bilingual individual with background spent ordering cleaning supplies, removing trash and recyclables and conducting restroom repairs. Reliable Maintenance Worker capable of safely handling floor polishers, moving heavy furniture and repairing roofs and ceilings.
Skills
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Work History
October 2014-CurrentGeneral Handyman | Superior Contracting & Maintenance | Oklahoma City , OK
- Delegated assignments based on site plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members.
- Applied tape to seal joints by embedding into sealing compound.
- Trained and mentored [Number] new hires within [Number] months.
- Demonstrated knowledge of local building codes and requirements on each project.
- Inspected surfaces to evaluate quality and applied extra attention to fill in holes and rectify errors.
- Applied sealing compound over cracks, holes and nail heads using trowels, broad-knives or spatulas.
- Measured and marked cutting lines on drywall for lengths, heights and penetrations.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape and other materials.
- Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing and priming using [Type] and [Type] tools.
- Applied paint with cloth, brush, sponge and fingers to create special effects.
- Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods.
- Applied putty, wood filler, spackling and caulks to prep uneven surfaces and fill in holes.
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns and paint rollers.
- Protected household items and surfaces from damage and dust with tape, cloth and other protective measures.
- Used hand tools to change worn cutting tools.
- Measured, cut and installed tack-free strips along baseboards or walls.
- Performed accurate measurements, cuts and trims to help flooring pieces fit specific room arrangements.
- Performed semi-skilled carpentry work such as subflooring repair and trim installation.
- Took care to prepare work areas, use adhesives and resolve problems with installations.
July 2014-October 2019Construction Crew Leader | Willborn | Amarillo , TX
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Set and revised production schedules to meet changing demands.
- Evaluated production schedules and orders to arrange required materials and plan staffing needs.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Interviewed, hired and trained new workers.
- Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered.
- Collaborated with management, technical crew members and fellow supervisors to organize efficient site operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Measured and marked cutting lines on drywall for lengths, heights and penetrations.
- Completed installation of drywall sheets on commercial and residential properties.
- Demonstrated knowledge of local building codes and requirements on each project.
- Applied sealing compound over cracks, holes and nail heads using trowels, broad-knives or spatulas.
- Inspected surfaces to evaluate quality and applied extra attention to fill in holes and rectify errors.
- Applied tape to seal joints by embedding into sealing compound.
- Prepared work area and materials for each day, including power cords, tools and equipment.
- Installed waterworks, locks and dams.
- Repaired wiring, plumbing, equipment, and machinery.
- Safely operated mowers, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters and pruning saws to clear construction sites, roadbeds and access roads.
- Used precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures to measure dimensions of finished work pieces.
- Provided outstanding customer service.
- Developed proficiency in stain-grade trim work, hanging doors and drilling and setting door hardware.
- Completed precise joining and high-quality finish work by properly anchoring and bracing structures.
- Cut and shaped materials to meet outlined measurements using [Tool] and [Tool].
- Installed drywall, ceilings, trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives.
- Effectively used all fasteners such as nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
- Repaired roofs and flooring and remodeled bathrooms and kitchens to complete [Number] projects in [Timeframe].
- Completed independent or team installations of building structures, including trim, flooring and cabinetry.
- Installed interior finish items, including wall protection, doors and hardware, toilet accessories, cubicle curtain tracks and TV brackets.
- Cut and installed insulation for residential and commercial buildings.
February 2012-February 2014Steel Worker | STRUCTURAL STEEL WORKS, INC | City , STATE
- Cut, bent and welded steel pieces using metal shears, torches and [Type] welding equipment.
- Verified conformance of materials to specifications utilizing squares, rulers, measuring tape, lasers and [Tool].
- Examined and installed metal components according to customer specifications.
- Reviewed project blueprints and addressed concerns with supervisors.
- Operated all heavy machinery safely to avoid injuries and accidents.
- Aligned and welded steel units into place, assessing each component for accuracy.
- Used mobile elevated work platforms, including ladders and lifts to access sections as structures gained height.
- Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
- Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
Education
Expected in April 2027Associate of Arts: Building Inspector.Educational Technical College - Bayamon, City, State
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School Attended
- Educational Technical College - Bayamon
Job Titles Held:
- General Handyman
- Construction Crew Leader
- Steel Worker
Degrees
- Associate of Arts : Building Inspector.
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