Jose Mendez
Summary
Driven Foreman with a proven track record at M&M Cabinets, enhancing team productivity and project management through effective planning, scheduling, and safety compliance. Excelled in client communication and cost estimation, ensuring projects were completed on time. Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail and decision-making skills, contributing to high-quality workmanship and customer satisfaction. Over 7 years of expertise in general construction.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Universal Site Services
Brea
01.2025 - Current
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
- Checked electrical components to identify defects and hazards and make necessary adjustments.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Maintained inventory of tools and supplies used for repairs and maintenance projects.
- Recorded type and cost of maintenance or repair work.
- Repaired minor carpentry, electrical and plumbing issues to return equipment to functionality.
- Collaborated with team members to assess equipment performance needs.
- Repaired minor plumbing issues such as clogged drains, leaking faucets, broken pipes.
- Replaced door handles and hinges when necessary for security purposes.
- Assisted with painting projects both inside and outside the facility.
- Replaced light bulbs in ceiling fixtures and lamps throughout the facility.
- Assisted with installing and maintaining electrical and power systems during remodeling projects.
- Inspected building interiors and exteriors for needed repairs or replacements.
Foreman
M&M Cabinets
Santa Ana
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Set up and took down drilling rig and equipment.
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
- Organized meetings with clients to discuss project specifications.
- Checked project details to verify job site materials and equipment.
- Complied with federal and company regulations to maintain high level of job site safety.
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Planned and managed manpower and resource requirements to support project activities.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve team productivity.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Tracked and reported units and labor hours prior to submission of timecards.
- Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Communicated with suppliers and coordinated delivery of supplies to job sites.
- Assessed work area conditions for potential hazards or risks.
- Inspected tools, materials, and equipment to ensure quality standards were met.
Drywall Laborer
Valdes Drywall
Livermore
08.2017 - 08.2024
- Assembled or attached framing and decorative trim for doors, windows and vents.
- Cut holes in drywall for electrical outlets or plumbing fixtures using a keyhole saw or drill bit.
- Aligned tiles and ceiling grid using spacers.
- Applied joint compound to seams between sheets of drywall and filled nail holes with spackling paste.
- Marked cutting lines for measurements on drywall sheets.
- Covered interior surfaces with texture material such as paint or wallpaper primer prior to painting projects.
- Inspected completed projects for quality assurance purposes.
- Demonstrated efficiency and dedication to quality by contributing to successfully completed jobs.
- Provided customers with detailed instructions regarding proper care and maintenance of newly installed drywall surfaces.
- Reviewed blueprints and diagrams to plan work sequences and verify project requirements.
- Demonstrated excellent attendance and punctuality.
- Cleaned up construction debris at the end of each workday before leaving job site premises.
- Prepared walls for paint, texture or wall covering.
- Measured and cut window, door and vent openings in drywall or tiles.
- Sanded down patched areas until they were flush with the wall surface.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Supported plumbing, electrical, and carpentry teams with intermediate tasks.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
Education
High School Diploma -
Livermore High School
Livermore, California06-2019
Skills
- Project management
- Safety compliance
- Team supervision
- Client communication
- Worksite preparation
- Time management
- Equipment maintenance
- Planning and scheduling
- Dimensions and measurements
- Finish carpentry
- Multitasking and organization
- Hand and power tools
- Project deadlines
- Cost estimation
- Heavy lifting
- Attention to detail
- Decision-making
- Customer service
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Plumbing repairs
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Universal Site Services
01.2025 - Current
Foreman
M&M Cabinets
08.2024 - 12.2024
Drywall Laborer
Valdes Drywall
08.2017 - 08.2024
High School Diploma -
Livermore High School