Jesse Ratliff
Des Moines,IA
Summary
Detail-oriented carpenter with experience in carpentry techniques and quality assurance. Proven ability to maintain safe work environments and effectively communicate with contractors to meet project timelines. Skilled maintenance technician with a strong background in carpentry and problem-solving. Expertise in performing routine maintenance checks and collaborating with team members to resolve issues. Committed to ensuring quality work and promoting a safe work environment. Good at troubleshooting
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance/Carpenter
Unity Point
Des moines, IA
01.2024 - 10.2025
- Performed regular maintenance checks on facilities to ensure safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot and resolve carpentry issues.
- repaired wheelchairs, bedside tables, beds, mounting tvs, etc.
- Maintained clean work areas to promote a safe working environment.
- Made minor electrical repairs.
- adjusting doors/ repairs to doors.
Trim Carpenter
J&P Construction
Des Moines, Iowa
01.2010 - 01.2024
- Constructed and installed custom trim.
- Collaborated with contractors to assess project requirements and timelines.
- Operated hand and power tools for cutting, shaping, and finishing wood materials.
- Reviewed blueprints to determine specifications.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following safety protocols and regulations.
- Inspected completed trim work for quality assurance before project handover.
Trim Carpenter
Welch construction
Des Moines, Iowa
11.2020 - 07.2023
- Constructed and installed custom trim, ensuring precise measurements and finishes.
- Collaborated with contractors to assess project requirements and timelines.
- Operated hand and power tools for cutting, shaping, and finishing wood materials.
- Measured, cut and installed baseboards, casing, crown moldings and other trim elements.
- Properly installed kitchen and bathroom cabinets and removed all debris upon job completion.
- Constructed built-in bookshelves and cabinets from raw lumber.
Maintenance Technician
Tab Properties
Des Moines, Iowa
03.2005 - 07.2010
- Conducted routine inspections of properties to identify maintenance needs.
- Collaborated with vendors for timely completion of specialized maintenance tasks.
- Maintained inventory of tools and equipment for efficient service delivery.
- Responded promptly to tenant maintenance requests and emergencies as needed.
- Documented maintenance activities and completed work orders accurately and efficiently.
Education
High School Diploma -
North High
Des Moines, IA05-2003
Skills
- Carpentry techniques
- Blueprint interpretation
- Equipment maintenance
- Time management
- Quality assurance
- Problem solving
- Inventory control
- Vendor collaboration
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
- Safety compliance
- Woodworking techniques
- Electrical basics
- Door fitting
- General laborer
- Demolition work
- Finish carpentry
- Worksite organization
- Problem-solving
- Blueprint reading
Certification
- I have my lift safety training done, and have my fire extinguisher licence
Timeline
Maintenance/Carpenter
Unity Point
01.2024 - 10.2025
Trim Carpenter
Welch construction
11.2020 - 07.2023
Trim Carpenter
J&P Construction
01.2010 - 01.2024
Maintenance Technician
Tab Properties
03.2005 - 07.2010
High School Diploma -
North High