Allen Franco
Gypsum,CO
Summary
Experienced Handyman with 23 years of experience in commercial and residential maintenance. Outstanding skills in carpentry, plumbing and electrical repairs. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Friendly and always willing to go extra mile to deliver satisfaction. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Handyman
Self Employed
01.1999 - 01.2025
- Performed minor wall repair, installed drywall, and applied wallpaper.
- Performed basic electrical work and plumbing repairs such as installing new toilets, removing electrical wires, unclogging drains, and maintaining gutters.
- Built and repaired decks, fences and sheds to improve overall appearance of homes.
- Installed cabinets and shelving units in homes and offices to provide additional space and organization.
- Re-caulked and sealed windows doors and siding to prevent drafts and air leaks and minimize energy costs.
- Removed and repaired carpet and wood flooring.
- Prepared for new painting by removing previous materials with seam-cleaning, sandblasting, scraping, and sanding.
- Installed lighting fixtures to improve lighting and increase energy efficiency.
- Completed repair projects on time and under budget, resulting in significant increase in new client referrals.
- Performed basic landscaping tasks, such as mowing, snow plowing, gardening, pulling weeds, and watering lawns for 8,000 square foot facility.
- Managed available parts, tools, and materials inventory to maintain prompt response capability.
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
- Removed trash and recyclables at end of each shift and disposed of items in proper receptacles.
- Utilized variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
- Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
- Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
- Diagnosed and repaired complex mechanical and electrical systems.
- Wrote and revised maintenance procedures.
- Completed repair jobs to restore functionality to electric and plumbing systems.
Carpet Cleaning Technician
RMCC
01.2006 - 01.2023
- Mixed water and chemicals in containers to prepare cleaning solutions.
- Operated steam cleaners to vacuum rugs and remove loosened dirt.
- Upsold upholstery cleaning and [Product or Service] to customers to boost revenue.
- Operated extractor to remove excess suds and water from carpet and furniture.
- Identified appropriate spotting agents to use on persistent stains.
- Moved furniture weighing up to [Number] pounds to prepare homes for cleaning.
- Inspected cleaning sites to provide cost estimates to customers.
- Guided scrubbing machines over rug surfaces to loosen embedded dirt.
- Cleaned home carpets, tile, grout, area rugs, mattresses and upholstery.
- Performed specialty treatments on stains.
- Vacuumed and shampooed carpets, upholstery and other fabrics.
- Maintained optimal supply levels to meet daily and special cleaning needs.
- Used organic-based chemicals to disinfect floors, counters and furniture.
- Operated buffers and burnishers to clean and polish floors.
- Assisted with special facility events by preparing rooms, installing decorations and transporting supplies.
- Responded immediately to calls from personnel to clean up spills and wet floors.
Education
High School Diploma -
Battle Mountain High School
Edwards, CO08.1989
Skills
- New Equipment Design
- Equipment Assembly
- Pressure Washing
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Power Sanders
- Repairing Pipes and Fixtures
- Stonework
- Drywall Patching
- Building and Wall Bricklaying
- Critical Thinking
- Maintenance Planning
- Facilities Painting and Repair
- Dismantle Machines
- Safety Monitoring and Compliance
- Task Concentration
- Painting Preparation
- Quality Control Analysis
- Heavy Labor
- Woodworking
- Plumbing
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Carpet Cleaning Technician
RMCC
01.2006 - 01.2023
Handyman
Self Employed
01.1999 - 01.2025
High School Diploma -
Battle Mountain High School