Jacob Pfaff
Glenolden,PA
Summary
Skilled individual successful at working various shifts and willing to go above and beyond required tasks to support team needs. Superior work ethic, physical fitness and dependability. Proficient in readying construction areas, performing professional work and leaving professional finish with each project. Self-directed and well-coordinated worker experienced in completing accurate and efficient jobs with little oversight. Committed and hardworking Concrete Mason with 5 years of experience completing strong and lasting masonry projects. Demonstrated expertise in reading construction drawings and following specifications to produce quality work. Deep knowledge of building codes, ordinances and regulations. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Concrete Mason
Edward P. Mundy
Sharon Hill, PA
04.2019 - Current
- Applied sealers to finished surfaces to protect the concrete from weathering elements.
- Cleaned up job sites after completion of project removing all excess materials from site area.
- Shaped rounded edges on corners with edger tool and created grooves to control cracking.
- Created requested finishes and results using small gravel for pebble appearance and other techniques.
- Installed anchor bolts, steel plates and other fixtures in freshly poured concrete.
- Built forms to specific dimensions to shape wet concrete.
- Laid building materials such as ceramic tile, bricks, concrete blocks and glass blocks using mortar or other substances to join.
- Produced rough concrete surface using brooms.
- Provided assistance in lifting heavy objects onto scaffolding when needed.
- Molded expansion joints and edges using edging tools, jointers and straightedge.
- Ensured compliance with building codes related to structural strength and stability of finished work.
- Protected surfaces from avoidable damages by using correct forming, bracing, preparation, and finishing techniques.
- Assisted laborers with mixing mortar or grout when necessary.
- Applied hardening and sealing compounds to cure concrete surface.
- Spread, leveled and smoothed concrete using rake or shovel.
- Calculated mixture ratios, angles and square footage to determine materials needed and plan layouts.
- Mixed and poured concrete for foundations, floors, walls, and other structures.
- Applied stains, sealer and curing agents to masonry.
- Dug trenches for footings and installed drainage systems as required by blueprints or drawings.
- Screeded and floated concrete surfaces according to specifications using hand tools such as floats and trowels.
- Checked grades with levels and transits during construction processes.
- Built bracing systems, forms and supports for pouring foundations and construction.
- Caulked crevices in masonry work for weather-proof seal.
- Set concrete forms to desired pitch and depth and aligned.
- Communicated with customers before starting work to inform of noise, obstructions or interruptions.
- Built formwork for stairs, walkways, driveways, curbs, gutters and sidewalks.
- Restored damaged and worn stonework on old buildings or sites.
- Prioritized tasks for each job after reading project blueprints and documents.
- Installed reinforcing steel bars, rods, or mesh in concrete forms prior to pouring.
- Monitored curing process of newly placed concrete ensuring proper hydration rates are achieved.
- Repaired minor imperfections in existing concrete surfaces using chisels, grinders or patching compounds.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Maintained schedule of class assignments to meet deadlines.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Construction Laborer (Summer Job)
Ken Pfaff
Glenolden, PA
06.2013 - 07.2016
- Cleaned up hazardous materials such as asbestos or lead paint during demolition projects.
- Measured, marked or recorded openings or distances to construction layout areas.
- Unloaded trucks with supplies for construction projects.
- Carried tools and equipment between job sites as required.
- Used levels to ensure surfaces were even prior to completing tasks.
- Set up ladders or temporary platforms used in construction projects.
- Operated a variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks such as sawing, drilling, hammering, and excavating.
- Provided support to skilled tradespeople including carpenters, masons, plumbers, electricians.
- Removed rubble and other debris at construction sites using wheelbarrows or other equipment.
- Controlled traffic to protect work site integrity, crew safety and general public welfare.
- Installed insulation into walls before applying drywall panels.
- Assisted in the installation of doors, windows, drywall, roofing systems, and other structural components.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
- Demonstrated best safety practices working at heights and lifting various objects.
- Performed general clean-up activities onsite including sweeping and disposing of debris.
- Built and disassembled scaffolds, bracing and barricades to assist in vertical construction activities.
- Used wheelbarrow to move debris and material to designated areas on jobsite.
- Assisted electrical, plumbing and carpentry teams by completing basic and semi-skilled work.
- Used laser measuring tools to calculate lengths, widths and heights.
Education
High School Diploma -
Interboro Senior High School
Prospect Park, PA06-2016
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical Engineering
Pennsylvania State University
Altoona, PASkills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Process Improvement
- Operation Monitoring
- Team Oversight
- Preventive Maintenance
- Leadership Development
- Company Leadership
- Training Development
- Relationship Building
- Problem-Solving
Affiliations
- Musician
- Winter activities (Snowboarding, hiking)
- Golf
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Concrete Mason
Edward P. Mundy
04.2019 - Current
Construction Laborer (Summer Job)
Ken Pfaff
06.2013 - 07.2016
High School Diploma -
Interboro Senior High School
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical Engineering
Pennsylvania State University