Alvin Pachosa
Coulee Dam,WA
Summary
Resourceful Construction Professional with experience in corporate construction and residential home projects. Team player with knowledge in tracking tasks and keeping projects on-task. Independent multi-tasker to facilitate projects through completion.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Facility Maintenance Worker
CCT Public Works
Nespelem, WA
05.2022 - Current
- Used ladders or scaffolding to access hard-to-reach areas during maintenance tasks.
- Cleaned and maintained all equipment used in facility maintenance operations.
- Operated power tools such as drills and saws to perform necessary repairs.
- Performed minor electrical repairs such as replacing fuses, light bulbs, and outlets.
- Inspected buildings' structures to determine the need for repairs or renovations.
- Fixed structural defects such as cracks in walls or ceilings using plaster or cement mix.
- Installed new plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, showers, tubs, valves.
- Conducted routine checks of fire alarm system components to ensure they are working properly.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed when performing maintenance tasks.
- Assisted in the installation of new mechanical systems including heating and cooling units and pumps.
- Repaired broken windows, doors, walls, roofs, and other building components.
- Painted interior and exterior surfaces of buildings using brushes or sprayers.
- Responded quickly to emergency repair requests from tenants or visitors at the facility.
- Performed building and equipment maintenance and repairs by doing heating, ventilation, air conditioning, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, vehicular and machinery work.
- Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
- Adjusted devices or control instruments using hand tools, levels or straightedges.
- Repaired machines, equipment or structures using tools or equipment.
- Assembled, installed or repaired electrical or electronic components and pipe systems.
- Dismantled machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts.
- Measured, cut and installed metal edging along eaves of roofs.
- Communicated effectively with colleagues regarding progress of work being done onsite.
Carpentry Laborer
Josh Flowers
Grand Coulee, WA
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Maintained tools and supplies in good condition throughout the project duration.
- Attached sheathing materials to exterior walls of buildings with nails or screws.
- Applied weatherproofing treatments to exposed wood surfaces prior to painting or staining.
- Measured and cut lumber to required size for framing walls, floors, and roofs.
- Fastened sub-flooring panels securely in place before installing floor coverings such as carpets or vinyl tiles.
- Maintained a clean workspace by disposing off any waste material properly after completing tasks.
- Constructed formwork for concrete foundations using timber boards.
- Connected headers over windows and doorways in order to provide support for the structure's load bearing capacity.
- Provided assistance to other tradespeople when needed during the building process.
- Checked accuracy of measurements against blueprints before cutting materials accordingly.
- Laid out floor joists in accordance with approved plans.
- Measured and marked cutting lines on wood and raw materials.
- Applied caulk, sealants and other agents to installed surfaces.
- Mixed mortar, plaster, and grout according to standard formulas.
- Worked independently on projects and tasks within carpentry team.
- Consistently constructed square and level projects.
- Took accurate measurements to calculate size and amount of materials needed for project completion.
- Anchored and braced forms and other structures in place using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, wedges and timbers.
Block Mason
Old World Stone
Grand Coulee, Washington
04.2020 - 01.2021
- Grouted joints between blocks to ensure structural integrity of the wall.
- Cut blocks or bricks using power saws, hammers and chisels as needed.
- Applied waterproofing materials around window frames prior to installation of windows in masonry walls.
- Installed metal anchors into concrete structures to secure masonry units.
- Constructed brick arches, columns, and other structures according to design plans.
- Prepared mortar mix for block laying, using hoes, cement mixers, or mortars boxes.
- Laid block courses of varying heights to create level surfaces for buildings.
- Scaffolded work areas as necessary to reach higher elevations on buildings.
- Moved bricks, tools and supplies with equipment such as forklifts and hand trucks.
- Prepared concrete by mixing water with cement, sand and gravel.
- Cleaned and prepared work surfaces with appropriate tools and solvents.
- Restored mortar joints by removing mortar to exact depth and replacing with fresh mortar.
- Smoothed final surfaces by removing excess mortar and finishing joints.
- Measured distance from reference points and marked guidelines to lay out work with plumb bobs and levels.
- Broke or cut bricks, tiles and blocks to size, using trowel edge, hammer or power saw.
- Laid bricks or blocks in the proper configurations according to plans.
Journeyman Laborer
Acme Concrete Paving
Spokane, WA
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Repaired damaged or broken forms as needed to prepare them for reuse.
- Stripped off formed surfaces once they had set properly according to design plans.
- Ensured that all measurements were accurate with a tape measure or other tools.
- Measured and cut wooden boards to specific dimensions for formwork fabrication.
- Installed steel reinforcing bars into concrete forms prior to pouring concrete.
- Mixed, poured, spread and smoothed concrete using hand tools and power trowels.
- Consistently constructed square and level projects.
- Utilized various tools, equipment, materials and forming systems to complete construction tasks.
- Bore boltholes in wood, masonry or concrete using electric or pneumatic drill.
- Assist in demolishing existing structures with jackhammers and other tools as needed.
- Prepare and pour foundations for structures.
- Smooth out freshly poured concrete with trowels and other finishing tools.
- Use shovels, hoes, rakes, and other tools to spread or level concrete.
- Carry heavy materials such as bricks, blocks, lumber, mortar mixers, and wheelbarrows across job sites safely.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks using appropriate lifting techniques.
- Built forms to specific dimensions to shape wet concrete.
- Applied hardening and sealing compounds to cure concrete surface.
- Signaled truck driver to pour concrete and move chute, directing concrete on forms.
- Assisted in loading and unloading supplies such as bags of cement onto trucks or wheelbarrows.
Journeyman Laborer
Kuney Construction
Spokane, WA
03.2019 - 12.2019
- Cleaned up hazardous materials such as asbestos or lead paint during demolition projects.
- Erected scaffolding according to job specifications.
- Carried tools and equipment between job sites as required.
- Unloaded trucks with supplies for construction projects.
- Removed rubble and other debris at construction sites using wheelbarrows or other equipment.
- Repaired damaged structures such as walls or floors when needed.
- Provided support to skilled tradespeople including carpenters, masons, plumbers, electricians.
- Set up ladders or temporary platforms used in construction projects.
- Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
- Assisted with the installation of bridge components, including columns and beams.
- Checked bolts, nuts, screws, ties, brackets, and other fasteners used in the assembly process of bridges.
- Provided support for heavy lifting operations involving large components or sections of a bridge structure.
- Assembled formwork systems prior to pouring concrete into molds for bridge components.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were adhered to during bridge labor operations.
- Installed steel decking panels on newly constructed bridges according to plans.
- Set up barricades around areas where repair or maintenance work is being performed on an existing bridge.
- Monitored traffic conditions around work sites for safe operation of equipment and personnel.
- Directed traffic around construction areas and obstacles to keep road crews safe.
- Built and disassembled scaffolds, bracing, and barricades to assist in vertical construction activities.
- Used range of hands tools, power tools and construction equipment to spread gravel and asphalt.
- Prepared site areas for day's asphalt load.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
- Signaled equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement or adjustment of machinery.
Journeyman Hod Carrier
Bedrock Masonry
Couer D'alene, Idaho
07.2016 - 01.2019
- Carried out basic demolition work when needed.
- Loaded and unloaded building materials from delivery vehicles to the site.
- Used hand trowel to spread cement mix across surface area ready for paving slabs.
- Cleaned up debris on site after completion of a task or job.
- Attended tool box talks prior to each shift in accordance with company policy.
- Stacked bricks into neat piles according to size and colour as directed by supervisor.
- Assisted in mixing mortar for use in bricklaying.
- Unloaded and distributed bricks, blocks and other building materials to the required areas of the construction site.
- Prepared and handled materials and masonry tools and equipment.
- Mixed thinset, mortar, concrete, epoxies and other adhesive or bonding products.
- Applied grout between joints and smoothed every line to achieve clean finish.
- Erected and broke down scaffolding, ladders and other support structures for installations.
- Supplied materials to masons for installation, following drawings and numbered sequences.
- Organized and cleaned work area and tools.
- Placed expansion joints at intervals in freshly laid cement to prevent cracking due to temperature changes.
- Trained team members in proper installation methods to meet project quality and efficiency standards.
- Trained apprentice hod carriers to fulfill job requirements.
- Completed jobs throughout the course of employment.
- Prepared mortar mix for block laying, using hoes, cement mixers, or mortars boxes.
- Cut blocks or bricks using power saws, hammers and chisels as needed.
Wildland Firefighter
Mount Tolman Fire Center
Keller, WA
03.2015 - 12.2015
- Conducted mop-up operations to extinguish remaining hot spots and reduce the risk of further spread.
- Inspected assigned area for new starts, smoke sightings or other signs of active fires.
- Attended daily briefings with crew members to discuss strategy for upcoming shifts.
- Provided fire suppression and containment for wildland fires using hand tools, pumps, hoses and other equipment.
- Performed backfire operations to contain advancing fires by burning fuel ahead of them.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations while adhering to safety protocols.
- Built containment lines around the perimeter of an active wildfire using shovels, Pulaskis and chainsaws.
- Coordinated with both federal and state agencies during incident response activities.
- Assisted in hazardous fuels reduction projects such as cutting brush, felling trees and chipping debris.
- Conducted controlled burns to reduce wildfire risks and manage ecosystems.
- Participated in rigorous physical training to maintain high levels of fitness and readiness.
- Engaged in post-fire operations, including mop-up and rehabilitation of affected areas.
- Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lake Roosevelt High School
Coulee Dam, WA06-2010
Some College (No Degree) -
Spokane Community College
Spokane, WASkills
- Flooring Installation
- Painting techniques
- Plumbing Repairs
- Groundskeeping
- Power Tool Operation
- Lighting Systems
- Equipment Installation
- Mortar mixing
- Scaffold building
- Punctuality
- Time management abilities
- Materials Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Scaffolding Erection
- Joint sealing
- OSHA Regulations
- Attentive to detail
- Basic Carpentry
- Plumbing basics
- Electrical Wiring
- Scaffolding Setup
- Electrical Installation
- Electrical repair
- Heavy Lifting
- Residential wiring
- Undergrounding Power Lines
- Power and hand tool operation
- Electrical maintenance and repair
- Forklift Operation
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Shipping and receiving
- Materials Transport
- General construction
- Certified forklift operator
- CPR training
- Inventory Counts
- Physically fit and agile
- Asphalt Paving
- Fall protection
- Traffic Control
- Road Construction
- Site preparation
- Hand tools proficiency
- Certified Confined space
- Certified Scissor lift operator
- Certified Fall Protection
- Structural repair
- Window Installation
- Flooring construction
- General laborer
- Finish Carpentry
- Use of Power Tools
- Hand tool use
- Roofing repair work
- Crew oversight
- Maintenance knowledge
- Damage Assessment
- Training abilities
- Concrete pump unloading
- New Employee Training
- Concrete mixing
- Loading and unloading material for jobsite
- Wire electrical
- Operate Heavy Machinery
Timeline
Facility Maintenance Worker
CCT Public Works
05.2022 - Current
Carpentry Laborer
Josh Flowers
06.2021 - 04.2022
Block Mason
Old World Stone
04.2020 - 01.2021
Journeyman Laborer
Acme Concrete Paving
01.2020 - 03.2020
Journeyman Laborer
Kuney Construction
03.2019 - 12.2019
Journeyman Hod Carrier
Bedrock Masonry
07.2016 - 01.2019
Wildland Firefighter
Mount Tolman Fire Center
03.2015 - 12.2015
High School Diploma -
Lake Roosevelt High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Spokane Community College