Bernard Sapp
Porter
Bronx,USA
12
years of professional experience
Reliable, punctual, and organized Handyman/Maintenance Worker with diverse General Laborer (Carpentry & Plumbing) experience working in commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. Strong hard-working friendly and positive attitude, direction well and get along well with all types of people. Energetic multi-tasker with clear communication skills. Able to work well with a team or independently with little or no supervision. Excellent ability to follow instructions and quick to learn new processes and procedures.
Work History
Perfect Building Maintenance LLC
5 Months- Sweep, mop, vacuum, and dust lobbies, hallways, elevators, stairwells, and laundry rooms.
- Buff, strip, and wax hard flooring to keep surfaces in top condition.
- Empty trash bins, manage recycling, and operate garbage compactors.
- Property Upkeep:Clear snow from pathways, handle basic landscaping, and maintain clean exterior entryways.
- Light Maintenance:Replace burned-out light bulbs, tidy vacant units, and assist the building superintendent with minor repairs.
- Resident Support:Greet tenants, help with package deliveries at the desk, or assist with moving requests.
Overnight Grocery Clerk
1 Year 3 Months- Operated equipment for stocking shelves and maintaining inventory levels.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of grocery aisles to enhance shopping experience.
- Assisted in managing product rotation to minimize waste and ensure freshness.
- Collaborated with team members to efficiently restock merchandise during overnight shifts.
- Assisted customers in locating items, providing product information, and offering suggestions for their needs.
- Improved stock availability by diligently restocking shelves and rotating products to maintain freshness.
Maintenance Technician
1 Year 8 Months- Conducted regular inspections and maintenance of HVAC systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Diagnosed and repaired electrical, plumbing, and mechanical issues efficiently and effectively.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline maintenance workflows and improve response times.
- Developed preventive maintenance schedules to extend equipment lifespan and reduce downtime.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
Stock Loader/Unloader
10 Months- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to load and unload shipments efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain optimal workflow during peak hours.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing merchandise for quality assurance and accuracy.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize accidents and promote a secure work environment.
- Loaded and unloaded pallets quickly and safely, managing work load priorities.
- Contributed to overall warehouse operations by assisting with various tasks as needed, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Maintained a safe work environment with proper handling techniques and adherence to safety protocols.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo efficiently, minimizing potential damage to goods during transit.
- Followed all safety and security protocols to minimize risk of injury.
- Operated heavy machinery such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks to safely transport materials within the warehouse.
- Collaborated with team members, resulting in increased productivity and timely deliveries.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to stay current on industry best practices and enhance job performance.
- Prepared shipments for delivery by accurately labeling items and securely packaging goods according to company guidelines.
- Reduced load times for trucks by streamlining the packing process and utilizing space effectively.
- Assisted in organizing and stocking products in warehouse.
- Balanced heavy workloads with tight deadlines, consistently meeting or exceeding goals in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
General Laborer
3 Years 4 Months- Prepare floors for a variety of processes
- Ability to set up, maintain, and clean equipment and tools
- Perform basic inspections of equipment i.e. electrical connections
- Sweep, mop, squeegee, and scrape floors
- Grinding concrete surfaces with large walk-behind grinders or hand grinders
- Drill or cut out concrete imperfections to prepare the area for patching
- Operate hand sprayers to seal concrete
- Pour, mix, and work with various chemical solvents
- Notify the Supervisor when equipment needs repair or maintenance
- Achieved compliance with specifications through thorough inspections of finished concrete surfaces.
- Elevated new laborer competency by facilitating training on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Maximized project efficiency by organizing materials and tools for optimal workflow.
- Drove productivity enhancements by pinpointing areas for process improvement on job sites.
- Achieved higher safety standards by consistently following established protocols and regulations.
- Contributed to timely completion of construction projects through focused labor and detail-oriented efforts.
- Enabled successful mixing, pouring, and setting of concrete for diverse construction projects.
- Reduced workplace hazards by adhering to strict safety protocols and compliance guidelines.
- Enhanced team collaboration by providing support for group tasks.
- Operate and maintain industrial surface preparation equipment, vacuums, and concrete grinders.
- Mix and apply chemical densifiers, color stains, and protective sealers according to product guidelines.
- Inspect work areas to ensure proper profile creation, uniform coverage, and absence of bubbling or streaks during the sealing phase.
General Laborer
3 Years 3 Months- Operated heavy machinery to assist in concrete pouring and finishing processes.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain safe and efficient job site conditions.
- Assisted in mixing, pouring, and setting concrete for various construction projects.
- Followed safety protocols and guidelines to minimize workplace hazards and ensure compliance.
- Maintained clean and organized worksites, minimizing hazards and promoting a safe working environment.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
- Notified supervisors of defective equipment or material.
- Adapted quickly to new tasks or changes in project scope, demonstrating flexibility in skillset and problem-solving abilities.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols while operating machinery and equipment.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.
- Helped with erecting scaffolding and ladders.
Education
No Degree - Electrical Engineering
Skills
Handyman/Maintenance
Replaced or installed bathroom and kitchen sinks.
Face tape and install for customers.
Repaired or installed customer garbage disposal.
Installed or repaired customer HVAC units
air conditioners
and other major appliances.
Assembled customer furniture.
Completed service calls and work orders for tenants.
Changed bulbs and locks.
Light electrical & plumbing.
Exterior/interior painting and caulking
drywall.
Cleaned and maintained the grounds.
General Laborer (Plumbing/Carpentry)
Performed general construction duties and tasks including job site clean-up and moving of materials by hand.
Properly sealed caulking pipe joints.
Performed heavy labor such as digging
paving
and hauling.
Developed special techniques and methods for quick and efficient completion of the job.
Operated air powered and motorized equipment including jackhammers
chipping hammers
concrete saws
and concrete vibrators.
Assisted other laborers with heavy tasks such as operating concrete machines.
Operated the hoist to bring tradesman and materials to the floors.
Received instructions regarding the assigned tasks from the superintendent or foreman.
TRAINING & INTERNSHIP
Hostos Community College Industry Skills Training Bronx NY
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