Cesar Garcia
San Leandro,CA
Summary
Hard-working Demolition worker with 6 years of experience using established methods to demolish buildings and vehicles upon owner request. Safety-oriented worker with team health as primary focus. Timeline-driven professional with determination in achieving job goals
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Handyman
Self-employed
San Leandro, CA
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Measured, cut, and installed wallpaper.
- Maintained thorough inventory of paint equipment and supplies by checking product levels.
- Prepared sheetrock, metal and wood surfaces for painting.
- Sanded woodwork prior to staining or painting.
- Used ladders and scaffolds to reach high walls and ceilings.
- Estimated cost of materials needed for the project.
- Applied primers and sealers to prepare new surfaces for painting.
- Removed old finishes by stripping, sanding or using water or abrasive blasting.
- Performed minor plaster repair, blending newly renovated wall surfaces with existing plaster.
- Installed and oversaw installation of drywall on various commercial and residential projects.
- Marked cutting lines for measurements on drywall sheets.
- Installed drywall panels on walls and ceilings using screws, nails, or adhesives.
- Sealed joints by embedding tape into sealing compound.
- Checked for accuracy in measurements before installing the drywall material.
- Used hand tools such as trowels, broad knives or spatulas to apply sealing compound to holes and cracks.
- Mixed plaster compounds according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Measured and cut window, door and vent openings in drywall or tiles.
- Assisted framers with measuring and cutting wood to size for frames.
- Helped establish accurate reference points and lines with skilled use of plumb bobs and sighting rods.
- Erected and removed supports such as scaffolding and shoring based on individual project needs.
- Cleaned up construction sites daily by collecting debris and disposing of it properly.
- Understood blueprints and followed them accurately when constructing frames.
- Moved tools, supplies and equipment around the worksite as needed.
Handyman Helper
Pacifica CONSTRUCTION
Oakland, CA
04.2017 - 12.2022
- Provided landscaping services including mowing lawns, trimming hedges and planting flowers.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Removed old wallpaper from walls.
- Replaced burned-out light bulbs and performed basic electrical repairs.
- Sealed cracks in driveways with asphalt sealant.
- Caulked windowsills, bathtubs, showers and countertops to prevent water damage.
- Maintained compliance with internal and regulatory safety standards.
- Installed kitchen appliances such as refrigerators and dishwashers.
- Used rulers and micrometers to inspect parts and determine dimension requirements.
- Performed basic carpentry work such as building, assembling, repairing furniture and cabinets.
- Kept interior and exterior of buildings clean, safe and welcoming.
- Help repaired plumbing problems such as leaking pipes, clogged drains and malfunctioning toilets.
- Replaced broken light switches and outlets.
- Painted walls and ceilings to refresh the look of a room or area.
- Replaced faulty door handles, hinges and locks.
- Installed window treatments, doors, locksets, shelves and other fixtures.
- Repainted walls, removing old paint or wallpaper and preparing surfaces for new applications.
- Removed fixtures such as windows, doors, plumbing fixtures and electrical wiring systems.
- Demolished walls, floors, and other components of buildings using hand tools and power tools.
- Operated heavy equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers, and jackhammers to demolish buildings.
- Loaded debris onto trucks for disposal or recycling.
- Conducted daily inspections of tools and machinery used during demolitions.
- Performed basic maintenance on equipment used during demolition activities.
- Disposed of hazardous materials according to applicable laws and regulations.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Prepared demolition sites by clearing away obstructions and barricading areas.
- Assessed building structural components to determine safe and quick demolition strategies.
- Inspected sites before and after construction projects.
- Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
- Loaded or unloaded building materials to distribute machinery or tools.
Painter's Helper
Creative Wood Products
Oakland, CA
01.2017 - 03.2017
- Set up painting job spaces by unloading trucks, placing ladders and laying out protective tarp draping sheets.
- Assisted with painting interior and exterior structures including baseboards, door frames and window frames.
- Applied primers, sealants and finishes to walls according to specifications.
- Removed wallpaper prior to painting walls if necessary.
- Operated power washers to prepare surfaces for painting jobs.
- Scraped old paint from surfaces in preparation for new coats of paint.
- Protected surfaces with masking tape and plastic sheeting to prevent damage.
- Repaired cracks in drywall prior to painting them.
- Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.
- Maintained a clean and safe working environment by sweeping, mopping, and disposing of paint waste properly.
- Organized supplies and tracked stock levels to maintain inventory records and request reorders.
Demolition Laborer
Self-employed
Oakland, CA
09.2016 - 12.2016
- Cleaned up any messes created during the course of the job quickly and efficiently.
- Ensured that all hazardous waste was disposed of properly according to regulations.
- Performed minor maintenance on equipment used for demolition tasks.
- Removed fixtures such as windows, doors, plumbing fixtures and electrical wiring systems.
- Wore protective equipment such as respirators and special suits for optimal protection from site hazards.
- Followed environmental guidelines when disposing of debris from demolition sites.
- Cleaned up worksites following completion of jobs in order to maintain a safe environment.
Machine Operator
DFM Associates
San Leandro, CA
12.2015 - 08.2016
- Conducted regular safety audits to identify potential hazards or risks within working environment.
- Established and adjusted feed rates and cutting parameters to keep operations in line with production demands.
- Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
- Comply with company policies regarding quality control procedures.
- Maintained assigned equipment and performed daily inspections to increase equipment longevity and cut costs.
- Replace worn tools, sharpen cutting tools, adjust machinery components.
- Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately according to product specifications.
- Cut, wrapped, weighed and labeled orders for customers.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors about any changes in production schedule or workflow.
- Perform routine maintenance on cutting machines and equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Alternatives In Action
Oakland, CA06-2015
Skills
- Grounds Maintenance
- Painting
- Carpentry
- Repair Work
- Attention to Detail
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Decommissioning
- Asbestos Abatement
- Heavy Lifting
- Problem-Solving
- Form Construction and Removal
- Punctual and Dependable
- Measurements and Calculations
- Team Player
- Demolition and Destruction
- Material Loading and Unloading
- Installation and Finishing
Timeline
Handyman
Self-employed
12.2022 - 12.2023
Handyman Helper
Pacifica CONSTRUCTION
04.2017 - 12.2022
Painter's Helper
Creative Wood Products
01.2017 - 03.2017
Demolition Laborer
Self-employed
09.2016 - 12.2016
Machine Operator
DFM Associates
12.2015 - 08.2016
High School Diploma -
Alternatives In Action
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