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James Carlton

Effingham,KS

Summary

To find a career with a strong and team minded company, that will help establish both personal and professional growth. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Maintenance Assistant

Atchison County
Atchison, Kansas
02.2023 - 05.2024
  • Inspected buildings and other structures to determine functionality of systems and detected malfunctions.
  • Repaired machines, equipment or structures using tools or equipment.
  • Installed equipment to improve energy or operational efficiency of residential or commercial buildings.
  • Implemented troubleshooting techniques to resolve issue.
  • Adjusted devices or control instruments using hand tools, levels or straightedges.
  • Implemented preventive maintenance practices and upheld equipment guidelines to avoid failures.
  • Troubleshot and assisted with repairs on roofs, sluggish or stopped drains and water heaters.
  • Used hand and power tools to adjust, connect and disconnect wiring and tubings.
  • Completed minor electrical, plumbing and HVAC maintenance for building occupants.
  • Created daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment maintenance procedures and kept records of scheduled work.
  • Prepared walls for painting by patching holes and replacing drywall.
  • Handled routine cosmetic updates such as painting walls and replacing outdated fixtures.
  • Set up scaffolding around buildings for access during high-level repairs or installations.

Cemetery Caretaker WG-5 (Federal Job)

Leavenworth National Cemetery
Leavenworth, KS
08.2022 - 01.2023
  • Set headstones in accordance with cemetery guidelines
  • Trimmed or edged around flower beds, walks, or walls.
  • Raked, mulched and composted leaves.
  • Maintained or repaired tools or equipment for safety and longevity.
  • Cared for grounds by mulching, aerating and edging around flower beds and walkways.
  • Cared for artificial turf fields, periodically removing turf and replacing cushioning pads.
  • Provided proper upkeep of planters, paved areas or other grounds features.
  • Shoveled snow and spread salt on walkways and parking lots.
  • Pruned and trimmed trees and hedges with shears, pruners, or chain saws.

Site Manager

Moderno Inc.
Fort Leavenworth, Kansas
04.2022 - 08.2022
  • I Managed and participated with 5 or more employees to mow and trim the cemetery grounds on Fort Leavenworth. I made sure we met the mow/trim cycle in a timely and professional manner, to include such duties as; mowing grass in the cemetery using riding lawn mowers, trimming around headstones using power trimmers making sure not to damage headstones, cleaning and clearing cemetery grounds of debris using power trimmers, shovels, rakes, blowers. Edging the cemetery grounds using power edgers. I also purchased equipment and materials as needed for the completion of the job. I also traveled form my site to Leavenworth National Cemetery site as needed to make sure that the job being performed is completed.
  • Modified plans in response to delays, bad weather or construction site emergencies.
  • Reduced employee and subcontractor turnover rate.
  • Maintained payroll data, attendance records and delivered materials to job site on time and in good condition.
  • Monitored worksite personnel to maintain high levels of quality and performance.
  • Interviewed and hired qualified candidates to fill open staff positions.
  • Maintained safe operating compliance and verified that operations met best practice standards.

Construction Laborer

Atchison Fence
Effingham, KS
02.2020 - 03.2022
  • Installing commercial and residential fencing on new construction, digging holes specific to the job details, operating a bobcat, practicing safe work habits, operating power tools specific to the job, pouring concrete.
  • Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels and fastening devices to complete projects.
  • Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
  • Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
  • Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
  • Determined materials needed for daily shift and loaded vehicles with equipment and supplies.
  • Collected measurements and marked locations as part of project preparations.
  • Prepared job sites for work plans by measuring and marking different distances.
  • Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
  • Be mindful of buried gas and electrical lines while digging with hand tools

Tally Clerk/ Inventory Control

Atchison Tubular Services
Atchison, KS
07.2018 - 01.2020
  • Make a correct tally of pipe numbers for company tracking, look for defects in the pipe, did an inventory of specific pipe sizes to keep correct count of what was on hand.
  • Worked in all types of weather.
  • Completed physical inventory counts each month.
  • Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
  • Maintained inventory count, tracked usage and documented variances.
  • Used equipment such as forklifts to move inventory safely across the area.
  • Did various jobs where needed to help coworkers in completing task.

Cabinet Maker/Installer

Everest wood products
Everest, KS
06.2016 - 07.2018
  • Building custom cabinets, reading work order to the customers specifications, cutting materials using saws, sanders, shapers, staining and finishing
  • Installing draw and cabinet hardware
  • Installing cabinets and ready layout blue prints
  • Interacting with customers.
  • Maintained neat, clean and hazard-free sites.
  • Visited residential and commercial locations to remodel facilities or put in new cabinetry and millwork.
  • Contributed to team success and customer satisfaction by working quickly and helping team members.
  • Shaped or cut materials to specified measurements using hand tools, machines and power saws.
  • Followed protocols and stayed organized to provide personal and teammate safety.
  • Calculated dimensions and amount of needed materials by accurately measuring job site and structures.
  • Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
  • Completed tasks according to technical document requirements and specifications to work with accuracy.

United States Marine Corps

Rank, Corporal
Camp Pendleton, CA
06.1994 - 06.1998
  • Instructing and managing Marines, performing inspections of living quarters, maintaining control of government equipment and firearms, performing security patrols under stressful conditions, inspections of uniforms and military appearance, performing maintenance on military vehicles and equipment, supervising Marines and job performance.
  • Cleaned and maintained weaponry following official procedures for optimum reliability.
  • Trained continuously on weaponry, tactics and maneuvers to maintain mission readiness.
  • Maintained critical communication in electronic warfare environment.
  • Kept vehicles and critical equipment in peak operating condition with consistent upkeep.
  • Accounted for multi-million dollar inventories of equipment and supplies with no losses.
  • Maintained peak physical condition to stay ready for challenging missions.
  • Inspected and repaired systems to maximize performance.
  • Operated successfully under wide range of lighting, weather and stress conditions to complete missions.

Education

HS Diploma - Basic

Washington High School
Kansas City, KS
05.1994

Skills

  • Certified Forklift Operator
  • Assessments
  • Forklift Safety — Expert
  • Best practices and safety hazards in forklift operation
  • Warehouse Shift Leader — Highly Proficient
  • Supervising warehouse staff and maintaining safety and security standards
  • Problem Solving
  • Safety Procedures
  • Performing basic computer operations, navigating a Windows OS, and troubleshooting common Computer Problems
  • Organizational Skills
  • Arranging and managing information or materials using a set of rules
  • Construction Safety
  • Using safe practices while on a construction site
  • Security Guard Skills — Expert
  • Assessing risks, enforcing security standards, and handling complaints
  • Development in any professional field
  • Forklift Driving
  • Situational Awareness
  • Measurement and Calculation Accuracy
  • Team Player
  • Hand and Power Tool Operation
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Safety-First Mentality
  • Carpenter Assistance
  • Basic Electrical Knowledge
  • Safe Equipment Usage
  • Following Supervisor Instructions
  • Minor Maintenance
  • Project Management

Certification

  • Osha 10 hour Construction Safety and Health certification - 2020

Additional Information

  • I have 20+ years of experience in construction and maintenance in both industrial and residential setting to include lead and supervisor, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, drywall and flooring. I am a very fast learner and I take very good direction from supervisors and upper management. I believe in being on time if you are not somewhere 15 minutes early, in my eyes you are late. I strive for excellence and try to better myself every day.

Timeline

Maintenance Assistant

Atchison County
02.2023 - 05.2024

Cemetery Caretaker WG-5 (Federal Job)

Leavenworth National Cemetery
08.2022 - 01.2023

Site Manager

Moderno Inc.
04.2022 - 08.2022

Construction Laborer

Atchison Fence
02.2020 - 03.2022

Tally Clerk/ Inventory Control

Atchison Tubular Services
07.2018 - 01.2020

Cabinet Maker/Installer

Everest wood products
06.2016 - 07.2018

United States Marine Corps

Rank, Corporal
06.1994 - 06.1998

HS Diploma - Basic

Washington High School

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