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John Davis

Bement,IL

Summary

Personable and detail-oriented Residential Painter and Journeyman Roofer skilled at performing exceptional house painting and roofing work while minimizing disruption to customers' living spaces. Committed to completing each and every paint and roofing job to customer's satisfaction.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

Any Home Maintenance
Bement, IL
08.2015 - Current
  • Operated power tools such as nail guns safely in order to complete tasks quickly and efficiently.
  • Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
  • Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
  • Adhered strictly to OSHA standards while performing duties on construction sites.
  • Followed manufacturer specifications to remove old roofing materials and install new roofs.
  • Set up ladders or scaffolding to safely access roof.
  • Repaired and replaced roof membrane, sub roofing, sheathing and base materials.
  • Calculated the amounts of materials required to complete each job accurately.
  • Covered surfaces and furnishings with cloth and plastic to protect from paint drops.
  • Filled cracks, holes or joints using caulking guns or putty knives.
  • Applied primers or sealers to prepare bare wood or metal for finish coats.
  • Scheduled and coordinated appointments and assisted customers in selecting and matching colors.
  • Calculated cost and quantities of required materials based on surface measurements or work orders.
  • Erected scaffolding or swing gates or set up ladders to work above ground level.
  • Selected and purchased tools or finishes for surfaces to be covered.
  • Provided work order cost estimates based on anticipated type and quantity of materials needed and total project surface area.
  • Used brushes, spray guns and paint rollers to paint exterior surfaces.

Journeyman Roofer

Roofers & Waterproofers Union
Champaign, IL
08.2011 - 12.2014
  • Repaired and maintained surface materials to make building exteriors weatherproof and waterproof.
  • Inspected roofs for damage and deterioration, removed existing roofing materials, and prepared the surface for new shingles.
  • Participated in all phases and types of commercial roofing.
  • Maintained tools and equipment in good condition according to safety standards.
  • Repaired and replaced roof membrane, sub roofing, sheathing and base materials.
  • Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
  • Maintained and repaired roofing tools and equipment.
  • Diagnosed and identified sources of leaks, developing plans for repairs from total tear-offs to patchwork.
  • Applied asphalt-based adhesives or nails to secure shingles in place.
  • Performed minor repairs on existing roofs such as patching leaks, replacing worn out shingles.
  • Demonstrated best safety practices working at heights and lifting various objects.
  • Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
  • Utilized ladders, scaffolds, hoists, power tools, hand tools safely during installation process.
  • Added vapor barriers or insulating materials on flat roofs.
  • Cleaned up job sites after completion of work and disposed of waste material properly.
  • Worked safely and effectively under difficult conditions and completed projects under various kinds of weather.
  • Set up ladders or scaffolding to safely access roof.
  • Mopped and poured hot asphalt and tar onto roof base while applying asphalt and tar and gravel to roof.
  • Installed underlayments, flashing, drip edge and other components of a roof system to ensure proper drainage of water.

Roofer

H & S Roofing
Tolono, IL
08.2006 - 08.2011
  • Collaborated with colleagues to complete projects efficiently within deadlines set by clients.
  • Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
  • Followed manufacturer specifications to remove old roofing materials and install new roofs.
  • Communicated clearly and reliably with foreman and crew leaders, highlighting safety concerns and detailing project progress.
  • Repaired damaged wood surfaces with epoxy fillers before applying new shingles.
  • Repaired and maintained surface materials to make building exteriors weatherproof and waterproof.
  • Overlapped successive layers of roofing material, determining distance of overlap using chalk line, gauge on shingling hatchet and lines on shingles.
  • Identified areas requiring additional reinforcement due to weather conditions or load bearing requirements.
  • Inspected roofs for damage and deterioration, removed existing roofing materials, and prepared the surface for new shingles.
  • Participated in all phases and types of commercial roofing.
  • Maintained tools and equipment in good condition according to safety standards.
  • Repaired and replaced roof membrane, sub roofing, sheathing and base materials.
  • Maintained and repaired roofing tools and equipment.
  • Diagnosed and identified sources of leaks, developing plans for repairs from total tear-offs to patchwork.
  • Applied asphalt-based adhesives or nails to secure shingles in place.
  • Performed minor repairs on existing roofs such as patching leaks, replacing worn out shingles.
  • Demonstrated best safety practices working at heights and lifting various objects.
  • Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
  • Utilized ladders, scaffolds, hoists, power tools, hand tools safely during installation process.
  • Added vapor barriers or insulating materials on flat roofs.
  • Cleaned up job sites after completion of work and disposed of waste material properly.
  • Worked safely and effectively under difficult conditions and completed projects under various kinds of weather.
  • Set up ladders or scaffolding to safely access roof.
  • Mopped and poured hot asphalt and tar onto roof base while applying asphalt and tar and gravel to roof.
  • Installed underlayments, flashing, drip edge and other components of a roof system to ensure proper drainage of water.
  • Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
  • Cemented and nailed flashing strips of over joints to achieve watertight seals.

Education

High School Diploma -

Buckley Loda High School
Buckley, IL
05-1974

Skills

  • Surface Preparation
  • Finishing Techniques
  • Quality Assurance
  • Dependable
  • Able to Lift Over 50 Pounds
  • Safety Protocols
  • Roofing Material Knowledge
  • Power Tool Operation
  • EPDM Roofing Systems
  • Structural Repair
  • Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) Roofing

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Owner

Any Home Maintenance
08.2015 - Current

Journeyman Roofer

Roofers & Waterproofers Union
08.2011 - 12.2014

Roofer

H & S Roofing
08.2006 - 08.2011

High School Diploma -

Buckley Loda High School

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