Justin Kettell
Abington, MA ***51
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Objective: To work with a company that has high standards and expectations of employees and integrity in their field and craft. I am a skilled problem solver that enjoys working in a positive, structured work place. For most of my career, I have been in management/supervisor roles, however, I enjoy always working in the field. My objective is always to maintain employer's standards, tasks and mission statements, while managing and educating crews and individuals and maintaining customer satisfaction and relationships. I enjoy working hands on the in the field along with management roles. I am highly driven and motivated, reliable, with an impeccable attendance record. I am a team player and accountable. I am extremely focused on my craft and the job at hand. I am looking to produce quality work, on time, on schedule, on budget, with others, and learn anything possible while sharing my knowledge with others.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: I have 28 years of carpentry/roofing and siding experience in both new construction and remodeling. I am a lull operator. Certified in every phase of roofing and siding in residential and commercial buildings. I have 4 years experience in energy conservation, with extensive knowledge and work with the Mass Save program, RISE Engineering for weatherization (Eversource and National Grid), ABCD (Action for Boston Community Development) and DOE (Department of Energy).
Current Certifications: OSHA-10 certified, Lead Safe Renovator Supervisor Certificate, Mass Save Crew Chief Certificate, Certificate for Enhanced Weatherization Health & Safety Guidelines for 1-4 family residential buildings, Certificate of COVID 19 (Safety Training) for Department of Energy from Building Professional Institute, Duct Sealing Certification, Certified in just about all phases in roofing, siding by MA code standards and manufacturer/supplier standards.
Educational Background:
2008-2010 – University of Massachusetts Boston – (6 semesters)
Major Area of Study – Building Science
Minor – Business Administration
Employment History:
SEC Construction
Sandwich, MA
1996-2001
Hired as a laborer, promoted to assistant carpenter, then to carpenter for high end residential homes.
Supervisor:
Scott Campbell
Reason For Leaving – New opportunity to work for myself.
SELF EMPLOYED
Boston, Southeastern MA, Cape and Islands
2001-2015
President and owner of company - Responsibilities included hiring and managing crews. Worked on new construction and remodeling, residential and commercial roofing of asphalt, rubber, slate, cedar in all phases. Installing and repairing siding in all phases. Worked on all aspects of carpentry, including framing, etc. Operating machinery and tools. Managing and directing crews while producing quality work, on schedule, on budget. Building job sales, customer relationships, and maintaining those relationships through consistent and solid quality work.
**After having to take off over a year, due to medical reasons, sold the company.
HUGH'S ENERGY CONSERVATION
259 Milton St.
Dedham, MA 02026
2016-2020
Responsibilities included managing multiple trucks and crews along with producing quality work up to program/code standards, hiring employees, training and educating crew and accounting for all materials needed for job and on truck for the job. Conducting field tests of heating and duct systems and blower door testing. Conducted field energy audits. Customer relations – point person as crew lead to speak with customer, explain the process, answer any questions and check in with them daily as work progressed.
Owner:
Tom Dromgoole
Reason for Leaving – COVID shut down - New Job Opportunity
MEAGHER ENTERPRISES
772 Main St.
Osterville, MA 02655
2021-2022
Job title: Field Supervisor
Responsibilities included managing all crews on high-end residential new construction. Responsible for making sure everyone was on schedule, inventory and ordering/sourcing of materials, operating lulls and machinery, scheduling. Point person to owner of the company and included in all meetings with GC and architect including all change orders. I also helped in almost every department if guys were running behind, worked with carpenters, framers, roofers, laborers. Wherever help was needed to get the job done, I always had my tool belt on.
Owner: Tim Meagher
Reason for Leaving – Commute; family responsibilities – self-employment opportunity
SELF EMPLOYED
72 Wrentham St.
Boston, MA 02124
2022-present
Currently working for myself with one employee on small residential remodeling, siding, windows, decks/porches. All types of carpentry, interior and exterior.
Reason for look for alternate employment: Encountering tremendous obstacles in finding reliable employees (from skilled to laborer positions) to work. Would like to advance to an established company with new learning opportunities and growth.
**I am fully equipped with my own trucks, tools and equipment.**