Lajuan Jackson
Peoria, IL 61603
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CORE SKILLS
●Construction Safety Awareness
●Tool Identification & Operation: Hand and Power Tools
●Blueprint Reading
●Framing, Drywall, and Basic Carpentry
●Insulation and Weatherization Methods
●Teamwork and Communication
●Punctual, Detail-Oriented, and Quick Learner
EDUCATION
Illinois Central College – CEJA Illinois Climate Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program 2025
●Trained in residential and commercial construction fundamentals, including tool usage, safety protocols, and basic building methods
●Completed coursework in green building practices, energy efficiency, HVAC basics, and sustainable construction
●Participated in hands-on labs and real-world jobsite simulations
WORK EXPERIENCE
Liberty Steel, Peoria, IL 2023 - present
●Assisted skilled tradespeople with moving materials, cleanup and site preparation on multiple construction sites
●Worked as part of a large production team that had to work together to reach goals
ALCAST Company, Peoria, IL 2021 –2023
●Responsibly perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on CNC machinery, including but not limited to mills, lathes, routers and grinders
●Collaborated with production and engineering teams to ensure CNC machines met operational requirements and quality standards
Behr Iron & Metal, Peoria, IL 2018- 2021
●Responsibly operated equipment such as forklifts, balers, and industrial trucks to move, sort and process scrap materials
●Maintained records of collected materials, weighing them and attaching labels to containers to identify their contents
CERTIFICATIONS
●Climate Works Program Certificate, Illinois Central College
●First Aid/CPR Certification
●OSHA 10-Hour Construction Certification