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carpenter/maintenance

Location:
Largo, FL
Salary:
$16
Posted:
September 28, 2014

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William John McCarthy

***** **** **.

Site #***

Largo, Fl. 33773

727-***-****

acf6du@r.postjobfree.com

Skills

20+ years of carpentry experience. Residential work from dirt to roof.

Commercial carpenter for 8 years. Most commercial work was concrete. Doing

everything from building forms, to rebar, to finishing concrete curbs and

sidewalks. Metal stud framing and drywall hanging. Acoustical ceilings. Ran crew

of apprentices on Diamond High school addition in Anchorage, Ak. Acted as

temporary lead during some of my time working on the coast guard base. Basic

knowledge of electrical, plumbing and heating, steam fitting, welding, light

mechanical, water and sewer treatment (3 months of training), and HVAC systems

from working closely with other tradesmen. Ran work, coordinating with plumbers,

electricians, vendors, and inspector while owner was away. to complete The

Navigator Lounge near the Kodiak airport. Extensive knowledge of blueprints and

job spec.books. Knowledge of Alaska building code. Skilled computer user (both

Mac and PC). Efficient in Microsoft Word. Competent with other Microsoft office

software. Basic knowledge in design programs such as Chief Architect and 3D

Home Architect Design. Last tested at typing 43 words per minute.

Experience

Started working at age 13 as a dishwasher. At 17 I started working in

factories which helped me to learn efficiency and organization. Later I got into

roofing. Then installed and refinished hardwood floors. Then helped remodel my

first set of apartments, where I learned finish work, painting, VCT flooring, carpet,

and building countertops. Soon after I joined the carpenters union as a first year

apprentice, and was taught how to build a structure from the ground up. I worked

for several different employers throughout my apprenticeship, I spent most of my

time as a union journeyman carpenter working for BEK incorporated and Unit

Construction in Anchorage,Ak. I also assisted my supervisor for Unit Construction

in building his house. I Built a Polaris dealership in Eagle River, Ak. for one of the

owners of Unit Con. And, built an addition for a swimming pool for one of the

owners of Unit,

I have worked as a maintenance carpenter on the US Coast Guard Base in

Kodiak Alaska for the last 13 years, From September 1990 to June of 2013. I was

laid off during the sequester because of job cuts due to lack of Homeland

Defense funding. But, because of my time spent on base Kodiak, I am familiar

with regular operations and maintenance. Customer service was a must. We dealt

with homeowners and people in the coast guard on a daily basis.

I worked under two separate contractors.

Alutiiq Management Systems, LLC and

Kodiak Support Services

Since June of 2013 I have built The Navigator Lounge. I worked at the Navy Seal

Base for a brief period, employed by Alutiiq Management Services, LLC. I helped

in completely remodeling a large charter boat.

Education

Graduated from Southside High School in 1986 (Fort Smith, Ar.)

Graduate of Southern Alaska Carpenter Training Center (Anchorage,Ak.)

Succeeded in full carpenter apprenticeship program with Journeyman card

Completed computer hardware class (with a grade of 98%) at Kodiak College, UAA

Completed 40 hour Hazwopper class

Completed 40 hour Asbestos class

Received many types of training classes to work on coast guard base.. CPR,

Confined Space, powder actuated tools, environmental and storm drain pollutants,

forklift, skytrack, and manlift. 8 hour refresher classes every year.

Just completed SERVS oil spill response training

Points of Interest

I have also worked for myself for the last 9 years as a musician. I give guitar

lessons, I have run the bands that I have been in. Doing the negotiating of contracts

with club and restaurant owners for promotion and pay. Ran band account, receiving

checks and distributing pay to other band members, In those 9 years, I have never

had a complaint from a club owner, band member, guitar student (or parent of a

guitar student).

Wide range of knowledge in all types of construction. Wide range of knowledge in

construction tools. Good math skills. Excellent communication skills, both verbally

and written. Likes to work with people. Friendly, diplomatic, sensible, and level

headed, but can be stern in the appropriate situations. Worked on the base for 13

years and have always had a good relationship with the coast guard, their active duty

members, and their civilian employees. Have always gotten along well with the

COTR’s. Hard working, and highly motivated to learn more.

References

Shawn Duby Keith Ruch George Gatter

541-***-**** 510-***-**** 907-***-****



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