Francisco Flores
Lamont,CA
Summary
Energetic team player successful at motivating and building positive team dynamics to accomplish aggressive goals. Dedicated to open, communicative culture where all employees feel empowered to contribute to company's success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance/Construction Worker
Highland Knolls Estate's
Bakersfield, CA
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Assisted in the preparation of construction sites by clearing debris, leveling ground and setting up equipment.
- Installed and repaired water supply lines, waste disposal systems, and related appliances.
- Tested pipe systems for leaks using air and water pressure gauges.
- Replaced worn or damaged plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, tubs, showers, and garbage disposals.
- Cut openings in walls or floors to accommodate pipes and fittings.
- Connected gas lines to stoves, dryers, hot water heaters, furnaces.
- Soldered copper pipe joints to connect water supply lines for new installations.
- Installed drywall panels on walls and ceilings using screws, nails, or adhesives.
- Finished surfaces by sanding, spackling, texturing, and painting them.
- Assisted with mixing and preparing paints for use on projects.
- Maintained a clean and safe working environment by sweeping, mopping, and disposing of paint waste properly.
- Cleaned surfaces to be painted using abrasives, solvents, brushes, scrapers and other tools.
- Used spray guns to apply paint evenly over large surfaces.
- Assisted in the demolition of buildings and other structures using hammers, crowbars, and other tools.
- Removed debris from job sites to designated areas for disposal or recycling.
- Operated various hand and power tools including jackhammers, saws, drills, wrenches.
Beekeeper
Estrada Farms
Bakersfield, CA
02.2015 - 02.2023
- Conducted regular inspections to ensure hives were in good condition.
- Maintained records on hive populations, honey production, and other data.
- Harvested honey from hives and extracted it using specialized equipment.
- Replaced old frames with fresh ones in order to stimulate honey production.
- Monitored bee colonies for signs of swarming behavior and split them accordingly.
- Managed apiary sites by mowing grass, removing weeds, and controlling pests.
- Transported beehives between apiaries safely while ensuring minimal stress on bees.
- Built woodenware such as frames and supers for use in beehives.
- Checked for varroa mites using sticky boards or alcohol wash methods.
- Performed maintenance tasks such as painting boxes or replacing broken parts.
- Applied treatments against diseases or pests according to established protocols.
- Wore clean, protective suit, gloves and veil to avoid stings while maintaining favorable conditions for bees.
- Prepared bees and equipment for pollination activities.
Pusher
Ken Small Industries
Bakersfield, CA
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Worked on job sites and assigned locations, installing and repairing pipes, valves and pumps.
- Kept crew members on task at diverse sites and prepared schedules to carry out accurate work at required times.
- Participated in all company safety meetings to learn different ways to alleviate accidents.
- Handled various manual operating and maintenance tasks as directed by company's policies and standards.
- Transported equipment from one job site to another.
- Utilized active listening to determine what supervisors expected and responsibly completed all tasks within expected timeframes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Machine Operator
The Bottle Meister
San Luis Obispo, CA
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Completed minor machine maintenance, including oiling parts and cleaning components.
- Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining machines to prevent future malfunctions.
- Removed and replaced worn machine accessories to keep products within desired tolerances.
- Planned and laid out work to meet production and schedule requirements.
- Inspected, troubleshot and calibrated equipment to achieve optimal performance.
- Saved collected water and washed product lines and vessels to maintain adequate housekeeping.
- Collected, tested and submitted samples according to quality control standards.
- Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
Field Supervisor/Maintenance Technician
Pollen Bank
Bakersfield, CA
12.2015 - 04.2019
- Monitored timeline's, set up order of operations and managed field schedules.
- Developed successful resolutions for issues that arose during field operations.
- Resolved customer issues and built strong, productive relationships with costumers and donors.
- Managed pre-inspections, site supervision, site measurements, scheduling and equipment management.
- Hired and managed subcontractors for labor operations.
- Established relationships with field manager and contractors to align priorities, goals and contractual obligations.
- Responsible for promoting safe and clean work environment.
- Mentor junior team members, providing guidance on proper techniques and safety.
- Continually cleaned work areas and equipment.
- Planned work and determined appropriate tools and equipment.
- Devised the strategic plan for pollen project, focusing on collection and delivering top grade pollen.
- Calibrated devices to optimize performance and maintain longevity of equipment.
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical machines.
- Operated hand and power tools, fabricate new parts and weld parts.
- Monitored orchard's health by checking trees for disease and prune if necessary.
- Maintained orchard care and cleanliness standards by clearing out fallen fruit, brush and garbage.
- Fulfilled orders quickly to accomplish challenging daily objectives.
- Operated motorized vehicles and equipment such as tractor and mule(farming ATV).
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures as well as applicable laws and regulations.
Roustabout
Brinderson Energy Services
Bakersfield, CA
06.2013 - 07.2015
- Utilized active listening to determine what supervisors expected and responsibly completed all tasks within expected timeframes.
- Handled various manual operating and maintenance tasks efficiently as directed by the company's policies and standards.
- Participated in all company safety meetings to learn different ways to alleviate accidents.
- Cleaned up work areas by collecting trash, storing tools and gathering extra materials.
- Help Person leading work(PLW) to monitor and to communicate with surrounding coworkers.
- Lead crew if PLW is not present.
- Hydro test pipe lines to ensure strength.
- Helped machine operators set up and tend equipment to complete runs.
- Organized and maintained equipment to keep welder working at good pace.
Roustabout
Ken Small Industries (KSI)
Bakersfield, CA
12.2011 - 06.2013
- Kept supervisor informed of job progress and material requirements.
- Participated in all company safety meetings to learn different ways to alleviate accidents.
- Conducted site pre-inspections and coordinated post-construction audits.
- Responsible for promoting safe and clean work environment.
- Arranged concrete forms and spread concrete in uniform and level fashion for pipe supports.
- Communicated with other team members and vendors such as guiding concrete deliveries to facilitate concrete pouring.
- Managed work with little supervision or no supervision.
- Planned work and determined appropriate tools and equipment.
- Pre-fab and set up materials for later installation.
- Conducted confined space task in a safe manner.
- Trained team members on specific operations and requirements for each job site, including applicable procedures and techniques.
Education
Vocational - Diesel Mechanics Technology
WyoTech
Sacramento, CA12.2010
High School Diploma -
Arvin High School
Arvin, CA06.2009
Automotive Technology
Rigional Occupation Center R.O.C
Bakersfield, CA05.2009
Skills
- Safety protocol knowledge
- Adaptive team player
- Customer service skills
- Detail-oriented
- Skilled in maintenance and organization
- Fabrications experience
- Manual labor skills
- Project management
- Strong work ethic
- Proficiency with mechanical and electric tools
- Independent worker
- Good mechanical aptitude
- Establishing goals and setting priorities
- Vehicle and equipment inspections
Timeline
Maintenance/Construction Worker
Highland Knolls Estate's
04.2023 - 11.2023
Pusher
Ken Small Industries
03.2020 - 03.2021
Machine Operator
The Bottle Meister
01.2020 - 03.2020
Field Supervisor/Maintenance Technician
Pollen Bank
12.2015 - 04.2019
Beekeeper
Estrada Farms
02.2015 - 02.2023
Roustabout
Brinderson Energy Services
06.2013 - 07.2015
Roustabout
Ken Small Industries (KSI)
12.2011 - 06.2013
Vocational - Diesel Mechanics Technology
WyoTech
High School Diploma -
Arvin High School
Automotive Technology
Rigional Occupation Center R.O.C
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