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Alfonso Lavandera

Cape Coral,FL

Summary

Resourceful General Maintenance Worker with 40 years of hands-on experience carrying out various maintenance tasks to avoid malfunctions. Skilled in analyzing repair requests, resolving and troubleshooting common failures and stocking adequate maintenance materials. Friendly and fastidious team player possessing outstanding hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Handyman

Flips
CAPE CORAL, FL
10.2023 - 04.2024
  • Assessed customer needs and provided appropriate solutions.
  • Installed window treatments, doors, locksets, shelves and other fixtures.
  • Repaired plumbing problems such as leaking pipes, clogged drains and malfunctioning toilets.
  • Replaced broken light switches and outlets.
  • Installed ceiling fans and lighting fixtures.
  • Painted walls and ceilings to refresh the look of a room or area.
  • Assembled flat-pack furniture according to instructions.
  • Caulked windowsills, bathtubs, showers and countertops to prevent water damage.
  • Repaired drywall holes using spackle or joint compound.
  • Cleaned gutters to ensure proper drainage.
  • Replaced faulty door handles, hinges and locks.
  • Measured spaces for new tile flooring installation.
  • Installed kitchen appliances such as refrigerators and dishwashers.
  • Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Used professional grade tools and equipment to perform wide range of handyman services.
  • Kept interior and exterior of buildings clean, safe and welcoming.

Handyman

My Self Reliance
Miami, FL
03.2022 - 10.2023
  • Assessed customer needs and provided appropriate solutions.
  • Performed basic carpentry work such as building, assembling, repairing furniture and cabinets.
  • Installed window treatments, doors, locksets, shelves and other fixtures.
  • Repaired plumbing problems such as leaking pipes, clogged drains and malfunctioning toilets.
  • Replaced broken light switches and outlets.
  • Installed ceiling fans and lighting fixtures.
  • Painted walls and ceilings to refresh the look of a room or area.
  • Assembled flat-pack furniture according to instructions.
  • Inspected roofs for damage due to weather or age related wear-and-tear.
  • Caulked windowsills, bathtubs, showers and countertops to prevent water damage.
  • Repaired drywall holes using spackle or joint compound.
  • Removed old wallpaper from walls.
  • Cleaned gutters to ensure proper drainage.
  • Replaced faulty door handles, hinges and locks.
  • Sealed cracks in driveways with asphalt sealant.
  • Measured spaces for new tile flooring installation.
  • Installed kitchen appliances such as refrigerators and dishwashers.
  • Constructed outdoor decks using treated lumber.
  • Tuned up lawnmowers by changing oil filters, spark plugs.
  • Set up scaffolding around buildings for painting projects.
  • Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Used professional grade tools and equipment to perform wide range of handyman services.
  • Kept interior and exterior of buildings clean, safe and welcoming.
  • Built reputation for excellent handyman services by taking pride in craftsmanship and attention to detail.
  • Fixed and managed electrical and plumbing problems.
  • Pulled damaged and old carpet and wood flooring to eliminate issues such as mold and remove outdated styles.
  • Replaced wall sockets, ran lines and completed basic carpentry to finish installations.
  • Implemented troubleshooting techniques to resolve issue.

Supervisor

CNA Construcciones Santa Fe
La Habana, Cuba
09.2016 - 02.2022
  • Monitored construction progress, communicated project updates and identified potential problems or delays.
  • Coordinated with architects, engineers and other professionals regarding design changes and adaptations on-site.
  • Ensured that materials used in the construction process conformed to industry standards.
  • Inspected finished projects to guarantee quality control compliance.
  • Developed effective strategies for dealing with difficult situations such as weather delays or labor shortages.
  • Ordered necessary tools, equipment, machinery and resources required by workers in order to complete projects successfully.
  • Supervised personnel on-site providing guidance when needed while monitoring their work performance.
  • Supervised crew to facilitate top quality and achievement of project milestones.
  • Monitored job site parts and equipment.

Builder's Laborer

My Self Reliance
Artemisa, Cuba
01.1985 - 08.2016
  • Used hand tools such as hammers, wrenches, saws and drills for various tasks related to building projects.
  • Assembled scaffolding structures to enable safe working at heights for other tradespeople.
  • Assisted in the installation of steel frames, including cutting and welding beams into place.
  • Loaded and unloaded building materials from delivery trucks to construction sites.
  • Cleared debris from construction sites and disposed of it according to regulations.
  • Erected temporary fencing around construction sites for security purposes.
  • Mixed mortar to be used in bricklaying applications and assisted with brickwork where required.
  • Cleaned up after work was completed each day, ensuring all tools were put away safely.
  • Assisted with carpentry duties such as measuring, cutting and fitting timber components.
  • Read plans, instructions or specifications to determine work activities.
  • Installed structures or fixtures using hand or power tools per plan drawings.
  • Used trowels and floats to smooth and finish freshly poured cement or concrete.
  • Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
  • Assisted electrical, plumbing and carpentry teams by completing basic and semi-skilled work.
  • Built and disassembled scaffolds, bracing and barricades to assist in vertical construction activities.
  • Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
  • Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
  • Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
  • Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
  • Positioned, aligned or sealed concrete wall sections or pipes.
  • Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
  • Assisted with diverse construction challenges to help team and customer.

Education

High School Diploma -

IPUEC Leoncio Prado
Artemisa, Cuba
07-1982

Skills

  • Roof maintenance
  • Repair work
  • Carpentry
  • Emergency Response
  • Masonry
  • Building upkeep
  • Grounds Maintenance
  • Electrical components
  • Fence Repair
  • Commercial construction experience
  • Welding Techniques
  • Pool Maintenance
  • Exterior and interior painting
  • Flooring Installation
  • Pressure Washing
  • Drywall Installation
  • Sanitation and safety
  • Waterproofing knowledge
  • Appliance Installation
  • Hand tools
  • Power Tools
  • Electrical Repairs
  • Plumbing
  • Insulation Installation
  • Minor Carpentry
  • Electrical Systems

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Handyman

Flips
10.2023 - 04.2024

Handyman

My Self Reliance
03.2022 - 10.2023

Supervisor

CNA Construcciones Santa Fe
09.2016 - 02.2022

Builder's Laborer

My Self Reliance
01.1985 - 08.2016

High School Diploma -

IPUEC Leoncio Prado

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