Elijah Barksdale

Carpentry

• All types of wood and metal framing
• Assisted in the installation of metal framing systems for commercial construction projects.
• Vinyl, metal and fiber cement siding, new installation or repairs.
• Window replacement.
• Performed various carpentry duties, including both rough and finish carpentry.
• Inspected tiles, wall coverings or woodwork for breakage or damage.
• Positioned and installed floor joists, trusses and rafters.
• Repaired or replaced damaged or defective parts using power tools and equipment.
• Conducted inspections, diagnosed problems, took measurements and made necessary adjustments to complete projects according to specifications.
• Installed drywall sheets onto walls or ceilings using screws.
• Cut and installed tile and hardwood flooring for residential and commercial buildings.
• Installed cabinets, fixtures and trim according to plans and blueprints.
• Constructed forms for concrete pours in accordance with building codes.
• Installed interior trim work such as baseboards and moldings around windows and doors.
• Read blueprints, schematics and drawings to determine layout requirements.
• Removed damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repaired or replaced using hand tools.
• Laid out flooring patterns according to design templates or customer specifications.
• Prepared surfaces by sanding or scraping off old finishes prior to refinishing them.
• Fitted door locksets, deadbolts and other hardware on doors according to manufacturer's instructions.
• Inspected completed projects for quality assurance purposes before delivering them to customers.

Painting

• Readied surfaces and surrounding areas for painting with sandpaper, tape and other materials.
• Repaired drywall or plaster if needed before applying paint or wallpaper treatments.
• Covered floors before prepping, priming and painting walls and ceilings to protect them from chemicals and paint.
• Constructed scaffolding and supports to complete work above ground-level.
• Filled cracks, holes or joints using caulking guns or putty knives.
• Applied primers and sealers to protect the surface from moisture damage.

Electrical

• Coordinated and executed installation of electrical wiring and fixtures according to job specifications and local codes.
• Connected wires to circuit breakers.
• Installed conduit, wire and motor controls.
• Identified problems with electrical systems by observing operation, listening for problems and using test equipment such as multi-meters.
• Connected wires to circuit breakers, junction boxes and components in residential properties.

Plumbing

• Readied existing structures for installation of new plumbing components.
• Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
• Installed and maintained plumbing fixtures, such as sinks, toilets, showers, and tubs.
• Inspected and tested installed systems to isolate and identify faults.
• Cut diverse pipe sizes and lengths to prepare for installation.
• Modified piping systems with task-specific tools to complete preventive maintenance.
• Repaired and replaced worn or defective parts of plumbing systems.
• Tested pipe systems for leaks using air pressure gauges or other methods.