ISRAEL RICHARDS
Queens,NY
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adopt to working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrician
L.E.A Electrical
Queens, NY
12.2022 - Current
- Tested entire electrical assembly for performance levels and safety
- Installed conduit for new wiring systems in commercial buildings.
- Identified problems with electrical systems by observing operations, listening for problems, and using test equipment such as multi-meters.
- Constructed control panels from blueprints or schematic drawings.
- Ensured that all work was completed by applicable codes.
- Worked on high voltage switchgear projects involving transformer hookups and terminations up to 15kV level.
- Assisted with the layout of large-scale industrial plant projects.
- Followed safety procedures when working on energized circuits; observed lockout and tagout requirements when servicing equipment.
- Performed electrical installations, maintenance, and repairs of electrical systems, wiring, fixtures, and components.
- Repaired or replaced worn or defective parts using hand tools and power tools.
- Responded to emergency callbacks and provided on-site support.
- Installed conduit, wire, and motor controls.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers and transformers.
Electrician Helper
Pinnacle Electric Inc.
Queens, NY
08.2020 - 12.2022
- Organized materials for job sites and transported them to work areas.
- Followed safety procedures while working around high-voltage electricity.
- Inspected electrical systems for any safety hazards or damages.
- Used hand tools, such as screwdrivers and pliers, to install wiring or conduit.
- Set up ladders and scaffolding when needed to access hard-to-reach places.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components following established procedures.
- Pulled wires through conduits or other passageways using a wire puller.
- Connected cables from power sources to equipment using connectors, and clamps.
- Cut openings in walls or floors for running conduit pipes using saws or drills.
- Installed outlets, switches, and circuit breakers according to code specifications.
- Cleaned up job sites after completing assigned tasks by disposing of debris.
- Read blueprints and diagrams to understand the scope of work required.
- Assisted electricians in installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and components.
- Conducted basic tests on electrical equipment to ensure proper functioning.
runchoning. - Checked continuity of circuits using ohmmeters, voltmeters, and ammeters.
- Maintained records of repairs completed, including parts used and labor.
- Assisted electricians in testing existing electrical systems tor compliance.
- Installed junction boxes according to local building codes for support purposes.
- Dug trenches and created holes to pull conduit and install supports.
- Maintained organization, cleanness and safety in work areas.
- Transported required supplies and employees from headquarters to the job site using company vehicles.
- Replaced malfunctioning components for failing electrical setups.
Electrical Apprentice
L.J.F Electrical
Brooklyn, NY
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Used hand tools such as wire strippers, cutters to prepare wires for connections to boxes, terminals.
- Identified problems with circuits or equipment using testing devices such as multimeters or oscilloscopes.
- Installed and maintained electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures in accordance with local codes and regulations.
- Cut openings in walls or floors to accommodate the passage of pipes or electrical conduit using power saws or cutting torches.
- Connected cables from service entrance to meters and main distribution panel boards.
- Assisted in the planning of new installations by studying customer requirements and following approved specifications.
- Assembled junction boxes according to code requirements.
- Installed conduit systems including EMT, rigid conduit, flexible conduit.
- Replaced defective circuit breakers, fuses, switches, outlets, lighting fixtures and other components as needed.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all work performed.
Building Maintenance Worker
Maintenance Department
Manhattan, NY
03.2016 - 10.2018
- Maintained grounds by mowing grass, trimming shrubs, removing debris, salting sidewalks.
- Ensured compliance with local codes regarding safety standards for all construction projects.
- Inspected the interior and exterior of buildings for any signs of damage or needed repair.
- Provided support services for special events such as setting up tables, chairs, stages.
- Painted interior walls using appropriate paints to maintain a neat appearance.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs to ensure building systems are operating at peak efficiency.
- Assisted in the installation, repair, and replacement of various components such as doors, windows, locks, plumbing fixtures, electrical wiring, wall coverings and flooring.
- Repaired broken furniture and equipment by replacing parts or making adjustments.
- Conducted regular inspections of fire extinguishers and other safety equipment installed in the facility.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations related to malfunctioning equipment or safety hazards.
Horticulturist
Lawnsculptures
Queens, NY
04.2012 - 06.2014
- Performed pruning techniques including shearing hedges, thinning out trees and removing dead branches from plants.
- Applied fertilizers according to soil test results to promote healthy plant growth.
- Propagated plants from seeds or cuttings using various methods such as grafting or layering techniques.
Education
Bayside High School
Bayside, NYOSHA
Long Island City, NYSkills
- Quality Assurance
- Sub-panel installation
- Electrical Equipment Maintenance
- Safety Management
- OSHA Compliance
- Residential electric construction
- Electrical Installation
- Efficient
- OSHA Certified
- OSHA safety procedures
- OSHA safety requirements
- OSHA 10 Certification
- Fixture Installation
Timeline
Electrician
L.E.A Electrical
12.2022 - Current
Electrician Helper
Pinnacle Electric Inc.
08.2020 - 12.2022
Electrical Apprentice
L.J.F Electrical
08.2018 - 08.2020
Building Maintenance Worker
Maintenance Department
03.2016 - 10.2018
Horticulturist
Lawnsculptures
04.2012 - 06.2014
Bayside High School
OSHA
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