Jake Schooley
Ramona,CA
Summary
Experienced glazier and foreman with a strong background in storefront, curtain wall, and window glass installation. Skilled in supervising crews, coordinating deliveries, and reading blueprints to keep projects safe, organized, and on schedule. Known for clear communication and consistent quality control.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Glazier
Centex Glazing
Spring Valley, California
06.2025 - Current
- Installed storefront, curtain wall, and window glass for Center Glazing projects.
- Set glass with sealants, gaskets, and glazing tools to ensure secure installations.
- Read and interpreted project blueprints and construction plans to inform accurate and complete installations.
- Read blueprints and shop drawings for proper placement and alignment.
- Measured openings and cut glass to fit frames and specifications.
- Inspected frames and hardware to verify fit and safety standards for reliable performance.
- Applied glazing compounds around window and door edges to create weather-tight seals.
- Set glass doors into frames and bolted metal hinges, handles, locks and other hardware to attach doors to frames and walls.
Foreman
Tower glass
Santee, CA
06.2023 - 06.2025
- Supervised Tower Glass installation crews on jobsite work
- Coordinated glass deliveries and material staging for projects
- Reviewed blueprints and measurements before installation tasks
- Enforced safety rules across glass handling and rigging work
- Inspected finished installations for alignment and quality
- Distributed daily tasks aligned with crew skills and schedules
- Communicated project needs with builders, vendors, and clients
- Trained crew members on glass tools and installation methods
- Trained new employees in safety regulations, operational procedures, and company policies.
- Inspected tools, materials, and equipment to ensure quality standards were met.
- Ensured all workers adhered to company policies and procedures.
- Supervised activities of personnel assigned to various tasks during construction jobs.
- Inspected job equipment for maintenance needs.
- Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.
- Managed inventory levels of supplies necessary for job completion.
Journeyman Glazier
Tower Glass
Santee, California
12.2019 - 06.2023
- Installed storefront glass and aluminum framing on Tower Glass commercial projects.
- Caulked joints and sealed edges for weather protection and clean finish.
- Set insulated glass units using suction cups and setting blocks.
- Reviewed blueprints and shop drawings for accurate glass placement.
- Secured and transported glass materials during Tower Glass deliveries, ensuring safe handling to prevent damage.
- Replaced broken glass in doors, windows, and partition systems.
- Maintained safe work areas and followed Tower Glass jobsite procedures.
- Collaborated with coworkers on complex tasks, providing additional manpower and expertise to ensure project success.
- Diagnosed issues with existing window systems and recommended effective repair or replacement solutions.
- Followed safety protocols when cutting, measuring, grinding, drilling or handling heavy pieces of glass material.
- Loaded, moved, and protected glass materials during Tower Glass deliveries.
- Cleaned up debris from job sites after completing tasks in order to leave workspaces safe and tidy.
Glazier’s apprentice
Tower Glass
Santee, California
05.2015 - 12.2019
- Cleaned up job sites after completion of projects.
- Communicated effectively with team members to coordinate tasks efficiently.
- Assisted glaziers with cutting, fitting, and securing glass panels.
- Cleaned work areas and prepared tools for daily glass jobs.
- Carried glass materials safely to job sites and storage areas.
- Worked closely with mentors to understand project objectives.
Education
High School Diploma -
Steele Canyon
Ranch San Diego06-2013
Skills
- Glass installation
- Curtain wall systems
- Blueprint reading
- Safety compliance
- Quality control awareness
- Certified Welder
- Crew supervision
- Team leadership
- Power tool operation
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Clear communication
- Safety Certifications
Timeline
Journeyman Glazier
Centex Glazing
06.2025 - Current
Foreman
Tower glass
06.2023 - 06.2025
Journeyman Glazier
Tower Glass
12.2019 - 06.2023
Glazier’s apprentice
Tower Glass
05.2015 - 12.2019
High School Diploma -
Steele Canyon