DANIEL ORTIZ
Bay Point,Ca
Summary
I've been a carpenter for over 45 years. In 1986 I was hired at the Acalanes Union High School District maintenance department as maintenance/carpenter/craftsperson. I'm highly skilled in Facilities/Maintenance /Painting My experience in general maintenance and repair of building equipment includes but not limited too: basic plumbing, painting, drywall, carpentry, basic electrical, and much more. I'm a reliable worker with strong mechanical aptitude and the willingness to learn. I thrive independently or as a team member. I'm reliable and always on time. I'm friendly and easy to get along with. I thrive to complete projects on time or sooner than expected. Safety-oriented Painter specializing in skim coating and plastering. Wall repair specialist with advanced knowledge of spackling and caulking. Dependable worker dedicated to completing projects on time and surpassing quality expectations. Skillfully uses variety of tools and machinery for addressing unique installation and repair requirements. Motivated Painter driven to provide high-quality work. Adept at working quickly without sacrificing results. Ready to bring 45 years' experience to new position with long-term potential.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance/Lead Handyman
Dan's Handyman Service
03.2005 - Current
- 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.
- Removed and repaired carpet and wood flooring.
- Re-caulked and sealed windows doors and siding to prevent drafts and air leaks and minimize energy costs.
- 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.
- Completed repair jobs to restore functionality to electric and plumbing systems.
- Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and other equipment.
- Operated variety of power tools and hand tools.
- Maintained tools and equipment in good working condition.
- Followed safety protocols on job sites.
- Removed debris and waste from job sites.
- Painted walls, ceilings and other surfaces.
- Dug trenches and backfill holes to prepare for construction site.
- Performed roofing installations.
- Erected scaffolding, frames and formwork.
- Dismantled constructing scaffolding, bracing and other temporary structures for construction sites.
Maintenace/Craftsperson/Painter
Acalanes Union High School District
08.1986 - 02.2015
- Completed tear-down of existing structures and prepared for new construction
- Applied caulk, sealants and other agents to installed surfaces
- Accurately estimated time and materials costs for projects
- Requisitioned new supplies and equipment
- Cleared drains and downspouts and cleaned gutters
- Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines
- Prepared and cleaned sites by removing debris after each project
- Loaded and unloaded building materials
- Set ladders, scaffolds in place for assigned projects
- Operated equipment such as Pressure Washer, Paint Sprayer, Jackhammers, Power Tools, and Compressors
- Filled chipped, cracked and broken bricks and tiles with adhesives and grouting materials to correct surface imperfections
- Manually carried roofing materials up ladders
- Blended paints and correctly matched colors
- Aided crews in joining, wrapping and sealing sections of pipe
- Installed drywall, ceilings, trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings
- Built frames and forms for installation of concrete
- Built and hung doors and frames
- Constructed decks with raised seating and stairs
- Constructed safety provisions, including scaffolding, perimeter railings, fall protection and temporary covers
- Installed interior finish items, including wall protection, doors and hardware, toilet accessories, cubicle curtain tracks and TV brackets
- Repaired and Built wood, chain link fencing
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained a safe and clean work area.Operated electric cordless and hammer drills and cutting torches
- Planned and executed work with the proper tools and materials to maximize efficiency
- Developed proficiency in stain-grade trim work, hanging doors and drilling and setting door hardware
- Repaired roofs and flooring
- Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns and paint rollers
- Applied putty, wood filler, spackling and caulks to prep uneven surfaces
- Obtained proper dimensions and finish specifications from blueprints, sketches and verbal instructions
- Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces
- Polished painted surfaces with sandpaper, pumice, rouge, wax and other finishing materials
- Protected all surfaces with drop cloths prior to and during painting
- Applied exterior caulking to building joints and seams
- Performed flat glass repairs and minor structural repairs to concrete and wood decks, window trim, windows and door casings
- Minimized disruption of client space and thoroughly cleaned up after the completion of each job
- Painted lines for parking lot stalls, as well as safety lines on curves in the road
- Taped around windows and fixtures prior to painting walls
- Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms and lobbies
- Cleaned and properly stored all paint equipment and supplies at the end of each work day
- Accurately read, understood, and carried out written instructions
- Communicated operational issues and changes to supervisor on regular basis
- Followed company procedures to maintain work environment in a neat and orderly condition
- Inspected machine parts for conformance to product specifications
- Promoted shop safety by working in a safe manner
- Read work orders to prepare for projects
- Installed valves, hangers, supports and flanges inside piping systems
- Selected the type and size of piping required for each project
- Secured pipes to structures with clamps, brackets and hangers
- Repaired plumbing systems, components and equipment
- Independently worked on projects, while offering process coordination and cooperation with other employees
- Cleaned sewer lines with drain cleaning equipment
- Mixed water and detergents in containers to prepare chemical cleaning solutions
- Accepted accountability for all assigned building keys, master keys
- Served as first responder for all facility and equipment issues
- Removed rough spots from work pieces with portable grinders, hand files and scrapers
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
Education
High School Diploma -
William R Boone High School
1976
Skills
- Exceptional carpentry skills
- Interior/Exterior Painting
- Parking Lot Painting
- Basic plumbing knowledge
- Roofing Experience
- Drywall
- Fence Work
- Concrete
- Workplace Safety
- Protective Coatings
- Primer Application
- Safety Practices
- Structural Repairs
- Site Cleanup
- Routine Maintenance
- Sponging and Ragging
- Project Deadlines
- Stucco Patching
- Masking and Tapping
- Structural Painting
- Caulk Application
- Stain Wood
- Client Support
- Protective Equipment Knowledge
- Proper Equipment Usage
- Minor Repairs
- Drywall Installation and Taping
- Power Washer
Timeline
Maintenance/Lead Handyman
Dan's Handyman Service
03.2005 - Current
Maintenace/Craftsperson/Painter
Acalanes Union High School District
08.1986 - 02.2015
High School Diploma -
William R Boone High School
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