James Manuel
Bronx, NY, *****
ad5m9w@r.postjobfree.com
Objective: Highly skilled and reliable Building Maintenance worker who has a vast knowledge base for maintaining and repairing a variety of systems. Excellent knowledge in building electrics, plumbing, carpentry and all other aspects of building systems and repair. Adept multitasker able to handle several simultaneous building tasks and issues with efficiency and professionalism.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Contractor/Handyman Bronx, NY 10/21 – Present
Self Employed
Responsible for all phases of home improvement projects, including supervising other members of the team. Speak to clients and work with them to turn their ideas into a detailed plan. Assist in creating a budget and timeline for the work involved and help keep everything on schedule. Responsibilities include painting, cleaning, floor stripping and buffing, replacing electrical outlets and light fixtures. Installing sheetrock and plastering.
ABM Management Corp. Hempstead, NY 7/2021 – 9/2021
On-site Superintendent
Maintained a luxury 30-unit building.
Cleaned the building’s compactor system daily. Removed garbage and place in the dumpster for pickup
Vacuumed halls daily. Steamed carpet monthly or as needed
Surveyed the operation of lights and exterior items (i.e., gates, doors, elevators)
Maintained the building’s exterior grounds (i.e., mowing, removal of weeds, watering grass)
Meet/ greet and provide access to contractors and oversee their functions
Provided 24/7 availability to handle emergencies (i.e., tenant lock-out)
Painting, cleaning, flooring, replacing electrical outlets, and window treatment in vacant apartments
Deboe Construction Corp. Huntington, LI 4/2017 – 7/2021
Traffic Safety Manager
●Directed and maintain the flow of traffic at construction site
●Maintained safety of construction personnel
●Responsible for placement of street cones and barrels
Shorehaven Homeowners Association Bronx, NY 2/2013 – 12/2014
Head Porter/Maintenance Professional
●Responsible for the general maintenance at the Shorehaven Clubhouse
●Oversee and review the work of two junior porters
●Open and close the facility at end of shift
●Maintain supply inventory and performed other duties as necessary as outlined by the clubhouse director
Housing Development Fund Corp. New York, NY 9/2002 – 4/2010
Building Superintendent
●Supervised a staff of three employees and maintained a 17-unit apartment building.
●Maintained residential boiler and enforced New York State recycling law.
●Repaired minor plumbing, electrical and commercial repairs (i.e., holes in walls, replace tile)
●Organized, inspected, and supervised sub-contractors work on major repairs.
EDUCATION & TRAININGS
Ando International Long Island City, NY 4/2019
OSHA 10 –Environmental & Occupational Health and Safety Training
Occupational Safety Training Institute Bronx, NY 11/2018
OSHA 30 - Construction Safety & Health
New York Safety and Training Bronx, NY 1/2016
OSHA – Flaggers
Bronx Community College Bronx, NY 11/ 2009
Building Trades and Property Maintenance
Boiler license #6
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
Hostos Community College Bronx, NY 6/1990
Plumbing Apprenticeship Program
Basic Blueprint Reading Certification