General Laborer/Janitorial/housekeeping

CHRISTOPHER DIXON *** */* W **st PL 323-***-****

Los Angeles, California *******************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE To obtain a position as a General Laborer/Maintenance Worker

PROFESSIOAL SUMMARY:

Over two (2) years of painting walls, buildings and other structural surfaces, using

brushes, rollers, and spray guns. Removed old paint to prepare surface prior to

painting. Mixed colors or oils to obtain desired color or consistency.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Painter

●Cover surfaces with drop-cloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.

●Fill cracks, holes, or joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives.

●Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces, such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.

●Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, or other finishes to equipment, buildings, bridges, or other structures, using brushes, spray guns, or rollers.

●Calculate amounts of required materials and estimate costs, based on surface measurements or work orders.

●Read work orders or receive instructions from supervisors or homeowners to determine work requirements.

●Remove fixtures such as pictures, door knobs, lamps, or electric switch covers prior to painting.

●Wash and treat surfaces with oil, turpentine, mildew remover, or other preparations, and sand rough spots to ensure that finishes will adhere properly.

●Mix and match colors of paint, stain, or varnish with oil or thinning and drying additives to obtain desired colors and consistencies.

Construction Laborer

●Clean or prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.

●Read plans, instructions, or specifications to determine work activities.

●Control traffic passing near, in, or around work zones.

●Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials.

●Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, or compact and level earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, or rakes.

●Position, join, align, or seal structural components, such as concrete wall sections or pipes.

●Measure, mark, or record openings or distances to layout areas where construction work will be performed.

●Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools, distributing them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans or specifications.

●Position or dismantle forms for pouring concrete, using saws, hammers, nails, or bolts.

EMPLOYABILITY PROFILE:

●Very reliable, dependable and responsible

●Works well with others and can perform task independently with little supervision

●Able to work in high pressure environments

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