James Stover
Reno, NV *****
ad2xvj@r.postjobfree.com
I have 8yrs. Hotel/casino maintenance in the local 350 plumbers/fitters union and 30+ years yrs.commercial carpenter related experience.I work well with others and consistently produce a good days work.
Work Experience
Construction laborer
M.N.C.P. Super-Kris Whelpley -775-***-**** - Reno, NV May 2023 to October 2023
Protect floors, walls, furniture, fixtures, etc. Using sheet plastic, wood, masking materials.Remove debris from work areas apply caulking and prep for paint. Remove all masking and protective materials to make construction areas look new. Scrub all baseboards and door jambs to remove any scuff marks. Scrub old wallpaper to remove dust and years of humidity staining. Clean and polish all wood doors. Wash all windows to streak free. Clean old aluminum window frames to like new state. Scrub restroom floor and wall tile and grout to match new tile in construction areas. Vacuum all carpet paths daily to minimize dust tracking throughout building.
Demo Crew/Core driller
Luxe Industries Supervisor -Raul Nunez 775-***-****. By - Reno, NV May 2021 to March 2023
Removal of all building materials,air handling equipment, kitchen equipment, plumbing, electrical, HVAC,etc. leaving only the concrete skeleton of the buildings. Filled previously drilled Core drill holes. Core drilled concrete walls and floors throughout multiple buildings to accommodate new electrical, data, plumbing routes.
• Worked well in a fast-paced, high pressure environment Handyman
Self employed - Reno, NV
March 2013 to April 2021
Remodel mainly kitchens and bathrooms in the Reno/Sparks area.Including walls,siding,windows,doors,roll-up doors,
beams,trusses,patio enclosures,carports,sheds,decks. Roofing- roll roofing,shingles,sheet metal,gutters. Floor covering- carpet,VCT,ceramic,laminate,hardwood,vinyl. Drywall-hang,tape,texture,paint,wallpaper. Concrete- pier pads,footings,sidewalks,driveways,retaining walls. Electrical- circuit breakers & 220v services for ranges & dryers,110v for lighting & receptacles. Plumbing-supply,waste,gas,compressed air,PVC,ABS,copper,brass,PEX,sinks,toilets,hose bibs,water heaters,tubs & showers. Millwork-cabinets,trim,crown moulding.I was my only employee and completed all work & scheduled all work. Material draws were tendered then, payment in full upon completion of each job.
Remodeler
ADS Construction Owner- Mike Booher 775-***-**** - Reno, NV March 2009 to February 2013
Remodel residential and commercial properties per plan.Framing Drywall,electrical, plumbing, roofing, floor covering, windows, cabinets etc . Miracle Day Spa Meadowood Mall, Jelly Donut (Sparks). Carpenter/Sheet Metal Installer
Raven Construction Owner- Mike Ravenscroft 775-***-**** - Elko, NV March 2004 to January 2008
Build Sheet metal clad pole buildings. Grade site, layout building, set poles, frame walls,trusses,roll up doors, man doors,and windows pour & finish concrete floors, insulate, sheet metal siding and roof. Framer/hanger
Hauesler Marvin interiors Owner- Larry Hauesler 727-***-**** - Clearwater, FL March 2001 to February 2004
Layout walls, ceilings,frame. Metal studs,Install t-bar ceilings, hang drywall.Delegate daily assignments and monitor them. PetSmart,Jabil,Price-Waterhouse,Krispy Kreme,Wells Fargo. Framer/ Hanger/ Estimator
Southfork Drywall & Plaster Owner- Lyle Albrecht - Elko, NV November 1997 to March 2001
Layout, Frame, Hang Drywall per plans. Acoustical ceilings. Bid on projects based on field measurements and blueprints.Compile submittals. Send proposals to contractors,schedule inspections,attend job meetings, schedule framers, hangers, lathers.Order &receive &stage materials.QC jobs. Elko High School-
Linear pan Ceiling, Eureka County Courthouse,Great Basin College,Elko County Jail,Rainbow Hotel & Casino- 2 -104 Room additions & Casino Expansion. During these projects operated skytrak 10054 telescopic boom forklift to receive,stage, and distribute bunks of up to 4'X12' sheetrock throughout these 4 story structures through window openings on rugged often muddy uneven dirt terrain.(10,000+ sheets) Battle Mountain Hospital.Albertsons (Winnemucca.)
Framer/Hanger
KHS&S Tampa. Foreman- Ray Digiovanni. 813-***-**** - Tampa, FL May 1993 to October 1997
Install metal framing and drywall at commercial properties. Brooksville hospital, Museum of science
&industry,Lakeland civic center,Tampa federal courthouse,Tampa Bay Ice Palace.St. Pete.Veterans Center. Hillsborough College.Scissor lifts, telescopic and articulating boom lifts, swing stages. Maintenance Mechanic
Flamingo Hilton Reno - Reno, NV
June 1985 to April 1993
Maintain building,during my eight years we remodeled this 22 story 600 room hotel/Casino from top to bottom.Gaming areas-build,install&maintain gaming tables,pit stands,slot machine bases.For this I was given the nickname "Formica Angelo". Replace game table felts,Patch carpets with very intricate patterns in heavy traffic areas using latex glue,hot iron tape or sewing.Maintain all hotel and casino lighting.Maintain all kitchen,laundry,air handling equipment.Became proficient in metal framing,drywall,acoustic ceiling structures and techniques.Became proficient at plumbing supply,waste,fixtures,ADA requirements. Became proficient with basic electrical circuit installation & repair...
Education
Western Dakota Vo. Tech. Institute - Sturgis, SD
August 1979 to May 1981
Vocational Technical School in Carpentry
Skills
• Drywall
• Metal Stud Framing
• Door Hanging
• Concrete Finishing
• Carpentry
• Trim Carpentry
• Construction
• Painting
• Plumbing
• Electrical Experience
• Facilities Maintenance
• Blueprint Reading
• Handyman
• Mechanical Knowledge
• Roofing
• Frame carpentry
• Heavy equipment operation
• Fabrication
• Plastering
• Remodeling
• Concrete forming
• Caulking
• Spanish
• Intermediate
• Assembly
• Construction
• Plumbing
• Blueprint reading
• Carpentry
• Forklift
• Customer service
Certifications and Licenses
OSHA 10
First Aid Certification
Forklift Certification
CPR Certification
Scissor Lift Certification
Assessments
Basic maintenance and repair — Proficient
May 2023
Performing basic repairs and maintenance for apartment complexes, office buildings, and other facilities
Full results: Proficient
Forklift safety — Proficient
May 2023
Best practices and safety hazards in forklift operation Full results: Proficient
Management & leadership skills: Planning & execution — Proficient April 2023
Planning and managing resources to accomplish organizational goals Full results: Proficient
Supervisory skills: Motivating & assessing employees — Proficient April 2023
Motivating others to achieve objectives and identifying improvements or corrective actions Full results: Proficient
Sales skills — Proficient
April 2023
Influencing and negotiating with customers
Full results: Proficient
Warehouse safety — Proficient
May 2023
Using safe practices in a warehouse setting
Full results: Proficient
Work motivation — Proficient
May 2023
Level of motivation and discipline applied toward work Full results: Proficient
Attention to detail — Proficient
May 2023
Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting information
Full results: Proficient
Work style: Reliability — Proficient
May 2023
Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work Full results: Proficient
Mechanical knowledge — Proficient
November 2023
Understanding and applying mechanical concepts and processes Full results: Proficient
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