Germaine Parra
Palos Hills,IL
Summary
I am extremely organized and very self-motivated; eager to apply time management and acquired skills in various work projects. I am a hardworking, punctual and a reliable employee. Given the opportunity, I would prove to be the quality employee you are seeking.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction/Demolition Laborer
Emro Enterprises
Palos Heights, IL
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted in the demolition of stores 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.
- Maintained a clean worksite by disposing of trash regularly throughout the day.
- Inspected demolished sites for items that can be salvaged or recycled.
- Used protective gear such as hard hats, goggles, ear protection, respirators., when necessary.
- Lifted heavy materials onto trucks for removal from the site following each project's completion.
Water Purification Specialist
MarCor/Evoqua
Bolingbrook, IL
07.2011 - 07.2023
- Performed regular maintenance and repairs on water purification systems.
- Conducted tests to ensure quality of purified water.
- Assisted in designing, installing and commissioning new water purification systems.
- Maintained records of all operations related to the treatment process, including data entry into a computerized system.
- Performed housekeeping duties to keep facilities clean and neat.
- Recorded operational data, personnel attendance or meter and gauge readings on specified forms.
- Maintained, repaired and lubricated equipment.
- Added chemicals to disinfect and deodorize water and other liquids.
Maintenance Worker
ChiroOne
Oak Brook, IL
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Performed preventative maintenance on equipment and machinery to ensure proper operation.
- Conducted regular inspections of facility infrastructure and equipment to identify potential problems.
- Repaired electrical wiring, plumbing fixtures, and other mechanical systems as needed.
- Responded quickly to emergency repair requests from staff or customers.
- Operated a variety of hand tools and power tools for various maintenance activities.
Sheet Metal Journeyman
Falcon Mechanical
Orland Park, IL
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Fabricated and installed sheet metal ductwork, roof curbs, wall panels, flashing, and other components according to blueprints.
- Measured, cut, bent and formed materials using hand tools such as shears and hammers.
- Installed insulation on cold air ducts, installed residential furnaces and a/c systems.
- Assembled duct systems using screws or rivets.
- Ensured a safe working environment by adhering to OSHA regulations and safety standards.
- Read blueprints or job orders to determine product specifications and tool requirements.
Sheet Metal Journeyman
Cottage Sheet Metal - Heating & Air
Chicago Ridge, IL
01.2001 - 01.2007
- Fabricated and installed sheet metal ductwork, roof curbs, wall panels, flashing, and other components according to blueprints.
- Measured, cut, bent and formed materials using hand tools such as shears and hammers.
- Installed insulation on cold air ducts, installed residential furnaces and a/c systems.
- Assembled duct systems using screws or rivets.
- Ensured a safe working environment by adhering to OSHA regulations and safety standards.
- Read blueprints or job orders to determine product specifications and tool requirements.
Education
HVAC Installation And Repair
HVAC Technical Institute
Chicago, IL09-1996
Welding
Washburn Trade School
Chicago05-1995
High School Diploma -
St. Laurence
Burbank, IL06-1994
Stationery Engineering
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, ILSkills
- Waste disposal
- Debris Removal
- Physical Stamina
- OSHA Compliance
- Lift 75 pounds
- Power Tool Operation
- Structural demolition
- System Installation
- Hand-Forming Workpieces
- Hand And Power Tools
- Safety Awareness
- Self Motivation
- Power tool safety
- Metal cutting safety
- Residential Customer Support
- Blueprints and Specifications
- Ventilation Systems
- Electrical Safety
- System Maintenance
- Cooling systems
- Sheet Metal Fabrication
Certification
- EPA Universal 1996
Timeline
Construction/Demolition Laborer
Emro Enterprises
08.2023 - Current
Water Purification Specialist
MarCor/Evoqua
07.2011 - 07.2023
Maintenance Worker
ChiroOne
01.2010 - 01.2011
Sheet Metal Journeyman
Falcon Mechanical
01.2007 - 01.2009
Sheet Metal Journeyman
Cottage Sheet Metal - Heating & Air
01.2001 - 01.2007
HVAC Installation And Repair
HVAC Technical Institute
Welding
Washburn Trade School
High School Diploma -
St. Laurence
Stationery Engineering
Moraine Valley Community College
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