DAVID NAJERA
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Experienced General Construction Laborer more than 10 years of experience providing indoor and outdoor construction work. With experience on a wide variety of projects and surfaces, capable for any type of job. Diligent construction team member knowledgeable about organizing supplies, operating equipment and helping skilled workers complete demanding work.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Laborer
Southwood Construction Services
Lake Forest, CA
09.2022 - Current
- Increased project efficiency by effectively organizing and managing construction materials on job sites.
- Assisted in the completion of projects on time by collaborating with team members to complete tasks efficiently.
- Improved worksite safety by consistently adhering to company protocols and guidelines.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by maintaining a clean and organized work environment throughout the construction process.
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
- Installed drywall, flooring and other interior finishes to create finished and functional living and work spaces.
- Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
- Observed safety regulations on job sites to minimize accidents.
- Dug trenches and set up forms to specified requirements for concrete pours.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.
- Completed tear-down of existing structures to prepare for new construction.
- Helped with door and window installations.
- Finished surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in houses and buildings with paneling, paint and hand tools.
Custodian
Disneyland Parks And Resorts
Anaheim, CA
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Enhanced cleanliness and safety by regularly sanitizing high-touch surfaces.
- Reduced waste through efficient use of cleaning supplies and equipment.
- Maintained a well-organized supply closet for easy access to necessary tools.
- Streamlined facility maintenance by promptly addressing minor repairs.
- Used hand trucks or manually lifted supplies, equipment and heavy furniture.
- Used organic-based chemicals to disinfect floors, counters and furniture.
- Cleaned walls and ceilings with special reach tools following regular schedule.
- Responded immediately to calls from personnel to clean up spills and wet floors.
- Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.
- Reported vandalism or other damage to property to supervisor.
- Checked in and stocked inventory throughout facility.
- Handled spills, accidents and other cleaning emergencies to maintain cleanliness standards throughout assigned shift.
- Replaced and refilled paper towel and toilet paper dispensers for users convenience.
- Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to keep building clean and free of germs.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay up-to-date on best practices in facilities maintenance.
- Cleaned and maintained lobbies, offices and other common areas in commercial buildings.
- Cleaned and sanitized bathrooms, kitchens and other similar areas according to established protocols.
- Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
ELECTRICAL FOREMAN
Figlewicz Construction
04.2020 - 09.2022
- Installed and connected various types of light fixtures, switches, receptacles, smoke detectors
- Exhibited safe work practices and executed assigned tasks in accordance with OSHA standards
- Responsible for inventory of supplies for each job site
- Deliver tools and materials to the worksites
- Demonstrated ability to work in fast-pace, high stress environments
- Measure, cut, and bent wire, as well as conduit
- Drilled holes for wiring using a power drill
- Assisted in lifting, position/fastening objects, such as wiring, conduit, and motors
- Maintained tools and equipment, kept supplies and parts in order
- Assisted senior electrician in connection of power cables to equipment.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
- Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
ELECTRICIAN'S APPRENTICE
Hilty's Electrical contracting
Irvine, CA
03.2018 - 04.2020
- Executed electrical installations and maintenance under supervision and instruction of licensed Electrician
- Reviewed and analyzed blueprints and other technical documents to better understand project requirements
- Laid out wiring, boxes and other components to efficiently install new systems
- Removed and replaced damaged and worn out parts to resolve problems and maintain the system's functionality
- Used basic carpentry skills to drill holes, tack down wiring and professionally finish visible areas of the building's electrical system
- Performed work independently without direct supervision
- Used power tools on the job, including drills and saws
- Measured, cut, and shaped conduit and wiring for electrical units
- Used tape measures and hand tools to measure wire and conduit for installation
- Drilled holes in walls, dug trenches, and broke up concrete to prepare structures for installation
- Installed and connected various types of light fixtures, switches, receptacles, smoke detectors and horn strobes within a commercial environment
- Exhibited safe work practices and executed assigned tasks in accordance with OSHA standards
- Responsible for inventory of supplies for each job site
- Deliver tools and materials to the worksites
- Demonstrated ability to work in fast-pace, high stress environments
- Measure, cut, and bent wire, as well as conduit
- Drilled holes for wiring using a power drill
- Assisted in lifting, position/fastening objects, such as wiring, conduit, and motors
- Maintained tools and equipment, kept supplies and parts in order
- Assisted senior electrician in connection of power cables to equipment.
- Organized materials and tools in to maintain clean and neat work areas.
- Helped complete system installations, digging trenches, and breaking up concrete.
- Pulled wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors.
- Studied building schematics to determine location of wiring and equipment.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers and other components to create working electrical systems.
- Handled installation of electrical components by splicing, joining, and connecting wire.
PAINTING CONTRACTOR
Dunsmore Building Services
10.2010 - 03.2018
- Hand-painted detailed surfaces such as woodwork and built-in shelving units
- Operated motorized and pneumatic paint sprayers to apply liquid pigments and spray-on finishes
- Used caulking guns, caulk, and putty knives to fill cracks, holes, and joints
- Applied textured and faux finishes to wall surfaces, mimicking other materials according to client guidelines
- Applied finishes to wood flooring, sanding and coating panels with prescribed topcoats and finishes
- Applied protective coverings such as masking tape to prevent damage during painting and staining processes
- Carefully masked and protected surfaces not intended for painting, eliminating paint splatter and bleed to unwanted surfaces
- Planned and organized work crews for contracted construction work
- Prepare interior surfaces for painting by dusting and patching small imperfections
- Prepare exterior surfaces by power washing and repairing structure defects
- Deliver paint and other materials to the worksites
- Tape and cover all areas not to be painted such as windows and doors
- Determine the correct type of paint according to the surface type and weather conditions
- Manage a team of painters or work independently to achieve a completed job in a timely manner
- Work with sprayers
- Remove unwanted markings from structures and repaint
- Completely clean the worksite and store materials and supplies appropriately.
- Corrected surface imperfections by filling cracks, holes and joints.
- Removed wallpaper and sanded surfaces to prepare for paint application.
- Primed and sealed surfaces to best support paint coats.
- Conducted final work check to assess quality and make corrections if necessary.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
James Madison High School
Norcross, GA09.2018
Skills
- Fluent in English/Spanish
- Patience
- Expert with most basic hand and power tools
- Organized
- Adaptability
- Ability to work under pressure
- Basic Carpentry
- Demolition Procedures
- Physical Agility and Coordination
- Labor and material estimates
- Safety and compliance
Timeline
Construction Laborer
Southwood Construction Services
09.2022 - Current
Custodian
Disneyland Parks And Resorts
01.2021 - 01.2024
ELECTRICAL FOREMAN
Figlewicz Construction
04.2020 - 09.2022
ELECTRICIAN'S APPRENTICE
Hilty's Electrical contracting
03.2018 - 04.2020
PAINTING CONTRACTOR
Dunsmore Building Services
10.2010 - 03.2018
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
James Madison High School