John st martin
Corinth
Summary
Skilled handyman with extensive experience in routine maintenance, plumbing repairs, and carpentry. Proven ability to deliver exceptional customer service while managing multiple service requests efficiently.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Handy Man
Self Employed Services
Lewisville
06.1994 - 05.2026
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on residential properties.
- Installed fixtures, appliances, and cabinetry for clients' homes.
- Conducted assessments to identify repair needs and solutions.
- Coordinated scheduling of multiple service requests daily to ensure timely completion and customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with clients to develop customized service plans.
- Utilized hand tools and power tools for efficient project execution.
- Trained junior handymen on safety protocols and best practices.
- Ensured compliance with local building codes during all repairs.
- Repainted walls, removing old paint, or wallpaper and preparing surfaces for new applications.
- Replaced faulty door handles, hinges and locks.
- Repaired drywall holes using spackle or joint compound.
- Repaired plumbing problems such as leaking pipes, clogged drains and malfunctioning toilets.
- Caulked windowsills, bathtubs, showers and countertops to prevent water damage.
- Installed window treatments, doors, locksets, shelves and other fixtures.
- Installed kitchen appliances such as refrigerators and dishwashers.
- Used professional grade tools and equipment to perform wide range of handyman services.
- Established strong reputation for handyman services through commitment to high-quality craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail.
- Performed basic carpentry work such as building, assembling, repairing furniture and cabinets.
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on buildings and equipment using plumbing and electrical skills to keep properties clean and safe.
- Prioritized handyman jobs by identifying urgent and important projects with concern for customer safety and security.
- Resolved electrical issues and repaired plumbing systems.
- Assessed customer needs and provided appropriate solutions.
- Delivered detailed quotes to prospective customers, outlining materials, labor, and customization options for handyman projects.
- Measured spaces for new tile flooring installation.
- Constructed outdoor decks using treated lumber.
- Implemented troubleshooting techniques to resolve issue.
- Repaired machines, equipment or structures using tools or equipment.
- Dismantled machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts.
Carpenter
Self-employeed
Corinth
06.1994 - 05.2026
- Constructed residential frameworks using wood, metal, and composite materials.
- Installed doors, windows, and cabinetry to ensure proper fit and function.
- Utilized power tools to cut, shape, and assemble various components.
- Performed various carpentry duties, including both rough and finish carpentry.
- Measured, cut and shaped wood materials to specifications using hand tools, such as saws and chisels.
- Installed interior trim work such as baseboards and moldings around windows and doors.
- Installed cabinets, base cabinets and crown molding.
- Positioned and installed floor joists, trusses and rafters.
- Cut and installed tile and hardwood flooring for residential and commercial buildings.
- Operated power tools safely when performing carpentry tasks such as drilling holes into lumber pieces.
- Installed drywall sheets onto walls or ceilings using nails or screws.
- Repaired or replaced damaged or defective parts using power tools and equipment.
- Repaired or replaced damaged structures or components.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following safety protocols and guidelines.
- Promoted team safety by keeping work areas free of hazards.
- Collaborated with clients to define project requirements and establish timelines.
- Led apprentices and trainees in construction projects, enhancing their skills and knowledge.
- Communicated with teammates and supervisors frequently to understand requirements and complete projects on time.
- Assessed jobsite requirements with foreman to align construction with project goals.
- Researched new materials and methods to improve craftsmanship and efficiency.
- Procured and completed required permit approvals prior to starting projects.
- Contracted and collaborated with specialty sub-contractors for special trade jobs or installations.
- Calculated material costs for projects based on labor estimates provided by clients.
- Applied acoustic paneling to ceilings and walls to adjust sound absorption and rebound within rooms.
- Cut countertops from laminated material following template measurements.
- Prepared surfaces by sanding or scraping off old finishes prior to refinishing them.
- Roughed in door and window frames or subflooring in structures undergoing construction or repair.
- Consistently constructed square and level projects.
- Verified trueness of construction using plumb and level.
- Bore boltholes in wood, masonry or concrete using electric or pneumatic drill.
- Consistently constructed square and level projects.
- Verified trueness of construction using plumb and level.
- Bore boltholes in wood, masonry or concrete using electric or pneumatic drill.
Education
GED -
Dallas Indipendent School District
Dallas, TX08-1983
Skills
- Routine maintenance
- Plumbing repairs
- Drywall repair
- Carpentry skills
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Customer service
Timeline
Handy Man
Self Employed Services
06.1994 - 05.2026
Carpenter
Self-employeed
06.1994 - 05.2026
GED -
Dallas Indipendent School District