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Receptionist

Chris Burdzy

Remodeling Professional
Elmwood Park,NJ

Summary

  • Over 20 years of experience in construction, ranging from commercial work to high-end residential remodeling projects
  • Completed over 30 remodeling projects, including but not limited to bathroom and basement renovations, trim work, etc.
  • Residential interior paint specialist with keen attention to detail spanning more than 10 years
  • Skilled in HVAC, deck, tiling and flooring repairs
  • Highly experienced with power tools
  • Organized and dependable with a proven track record of managing multiple priorities and staying poised under pressure
  • Excellent reputation for improving customer satisfaction with proactive communication and good judgment and resolving problems with appropriate, timely solutions
  • Collaborative crew leader and team member with focused attention to safety and organization to yield high-quality work
  • Ready to bring experience to new position with long-term potential
  • Bilingual Polish and English

Work History

Crew Leader

ReBuild
Waldwick, NJ
05.2017 - 03.2022
  • Trained employees to complete job duties. Discussed daily work requirements with crew and assigned skill-based tasks to enable completion of work
  • Trained new staff on initial setup routines and continual work monitoring procedures
  • Conducted final work check to assess quality and make corrections if necessary
  • Interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine locations, quantities and sizes of materials required. Calculated accurate amounts of materials and estimated time for planned jobs
  • Primed and sealed surfaces to best support paint coats
  • Installed, repaired and altered piping systems, plumbing fixtures, traps and soil waste and vent pipes, including cementing and welding to finalize high-quality piping systems
  • Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws and burning torches to perform tasks
  • Communicated with customers to provide recommendations on repairs, determine project estimation costs and define project completion dates. Interacted with clients to report progress and verify timetable for completed work
  • Ordered necessary supplies and materials required for installation of new work and remodeling of existing systems
  • Leveled surfaces using plywood and mortar prior to laying marble and tile. Used power wet saws and tile cutters to cut tiles to specifications. Placed marble and tiles into place using spacers to achieve proper spacing for grout application.
  • Repaired light fixtures, controls, switches, relays and circuit breaker panels based on detailed evaluations and installed light fixtures in existing structures and new construction
  • Supervised end-of-day cleanup activities to remove debris and unnecessary supplies from customer premises
  • Built and hung custom doors and frames.
  • Cut and installed insulation for residential and commercial buildings
  • Installed drywall, ceilings, trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings
  • Followed protocols and stayed organized to provide personal and teammate safety

Plumbing Service Technician

Gsp Solutions
Kearny, NJ
05.2015 - 05.2017
  • Installed, repaired and maintained water, gas and sewer systems
  • Performed routine maintenance of plumbing systems in residential and commercial buildings
  • Maintained, installed, repaired and altered piping systems, plumbing fixtures, traps and soil waste and vent pipes.
  • Provided emergency services to install and repair toilets, water heaters, appliances and showers to maintain customer satisfaction ratings
  • Worked non-standard and on-call hours and weekends on rotational basis and patiently focused on customer needs
  • Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system
  • Diagnosed and repaired plumbing components to include toilets, faucets and drains
  • Performed troubleshooting for all types of commercial and residential plumbing
  • Visited residential and commercial customers to perform routine maintenance duties on septic systems
  • Cleaned main and secondary drains in homes and commercial buildings using cable or high-pressure water jets
  • Tested for leaks in new and repaired systems to verify functional and safe working condition
  • Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings
  • Employed skills in cementing and welding to finalize high-quality piping systems

Skilled Construction Worker

Delta Construction
Kearny, NJ
05.2015 - 05.2016
  • Installed and repaired woodwork, millwork and cabinetry under supervision of master carpenter
  • Worked with master carpenter to install decks for both residential and commercial customers
  • Erected and removed temporary structures such as trench liners, shoring and scaffolding to meet team needs and project requirements
  • Assisted with project planning by measuring locations and pieces, marking points and skillfully cutting materials
  • Installed paneling on walls to deaden sound, complete decorations or absorb shock based on individual customer requirements
  • Prepared job sites by removing debris, setting up materials and tools. Gathered and disposed of worksite debris to remove safety hazards

Skilled Construction Worker

Siedlecki Construction
Jersey City, NJ
05.2014 - 05.2015
  • Federal building work including Post Offices in both NY and NJ, Libraries, etc.
  • Assisted with installation, repair and rebuilding of concrete structures
  • Mixed mortar, plaster and grout, manually or using machines according to standard formulas
  • Cut bricks and concrete using tools such as powered abrasive saws, paving breakers, drills and hand tools
  • Laid brick for block walls and adhered to local codes and project restrictions
  • Applied sealants or other protective coatings to waterproof or restore concrete surfaces
  • Performed basic masonry tasks such as tuckpointing, caulking, grinding and other required duties
  • Operated heavy equipment such as forklifts to safely and efficiently move materials
  • Outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately

Industrial Painter

R&D Painting
Garfield, NJ
05.2013 - 05.2014
  • Job required traveling long distance and staying at the job site for 2 or 3 weeks in motel
  • Painted industrial holding tanks for various types of liquids which involved cleaning and prepping large surface areas followed by sand blasting inside the tank
  • Knowledge of the special sanding suit and operation
  • Loaded and operated the hopper
  • Staged and climbed stationary and hanging scaffolding, ladders and planks observing all safety protocols; painted on hanging scaffolding 50ft +
  • Worked overtime on holidays and weekends depending on shifting needs of project

Carpenter Apprentice

Sid Windand
East Rutherford, NJ
05.2011 - 06.2013
  • Installed and repaired woodwork, millwork and cabinetry under supervision of master carpenter
  • Prepared surfaces for new paint by removing previous materials with seam-cleaning, sandblasting, scraping and sanding
  • Performed basic electrical work and plumbing repairs to restore functionality to electric and plumbing systems, such as installing new toilets, removing electrical wires, unclogging drains and maintaining gutters
  • Effectively used tools such as pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors
  • Gained valuable education in residential and commercial building codes
  • Observed all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures, including, but not limited to, job site clean up, debris disposal, etc.

Audio Visual Installer

P.C. Richard & Son
Parsippany, NJ
05.2007 - 01.2010
  • Installed a variety of audio-visual systems including LCD TVs, DirecTV satellites, CCTV, surround sound and drive-through intercoms
  • Monitored and repaired audio, video, control systems and video conferencing equipment
  • Provided customers with troubleshooting techniques in integrating professional audio-visual systems
  • Correctly interpreted audio-visual diagrams to determine specifications
  • Pulled low-voltage cabling according to industry best practices

Residential Roofer

S And B Siding And Roofing
Kearny, NJ
05.2005 - 05.2007
  • Inspected roofs and identified deficiencies for repair cost
  • Installed shingle roofing and vinyl siding
  • Fastened composition shingles and sheets to roof with asphalt, cement and nails
  • Precisely cut felt, shingles and strips of flashing to fit angles formed by walls, vents and intersecting roof surfaces
  • Followed all safety procedures for tools, equipment, scaffolding set-up and takedown, etc. to prevent worksite injuries
  • Maintained outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
Chris BurdzyRemodeling Professional