Joshua Diaz
Richmond
Summary
Dynamic handyman with extensive experience at various jobs, excelling in equipment maintenance and safety compliance. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency through effective inventory management and customer service. Skilled in power tool operation and furniture assembly, consistently delivering high-quality results while ensuring a clean and organized work environment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Handyman/Assistant
Nancy Lily
Ottawa
03.2022 - Current
- Inspected finished work to verify adherence to requirements and specifications.
- Applying weather-stripping around windows and doors to reduce drafts.
- Testing outdoor lighting systems periodically to check functionality.
- Kept business entrances clean, tidy and professional in appearance.
- Organizing materials and supplies needed for jobs.
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
- Pulled parts, recorded inventory information and prepared tools for jobs.
- Maintained compliance with internal and regulatory safety standards.
- Assembling furniture or other items according to instructions.
- Installing smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Tended and observed equipment and machinery to verify functional and safe operation.
- Held or supplied tools, parts and supplies for other workers.
- Cleaning and maintaining tools and equipment used for projects.
- Hanging pictures, mirrors or shelving units securely on walls.
- Used professional grade tools and equipment to perform wide range of handyman services.
- Collaborated with facility managers to coordinate larger repairs.
Fabrication Welder
Jim Poe (Deceased)
Williamsburg
06.2016 - 05.2022
- Checked cut length frequently for deviation in cut length specs.
- Stacked finished product on pallets according to packaging standard.
- Cut metal parts with oxyacetylene torch and plasma cutter.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
- Monitored stock levels of supplies used in the fabrication process, ordering additional items when necessary.
- Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
- Used jigs, fixtures, and tools for assembly of parts and components.
- Cut and manipulated metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Developed new methods of fabricating complex parts in order to increase efficiency or reduce costs.
- Performed preventative maintenance on all welding equipment.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Align and clamp workpieces using rulers, squares, or hand tools.
- Informed forklift personnel or Shift Lead when running low on fab stock requiring welding.
- Maintained a clean work area in accordance with safety regulations.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
- Assembled buildings for livestock and farming use, secured, and transported as needed.
- Assisted in the auctioning and cleanup of the workplace after the business had to shut down.
Temp Dishwasher
Ponchos restaurant
Ottawa
05.2016 - 06.2016
- Ensured timely availability of clean dishes for various meal services.
- Managed dish area organization and cleanliness.
- Inspected dishes closely to check for remnants of food or dirt.
Farm Hand
Randy Woods (Deceased)
Carbondale
04.2004 - 08.2005
- Relocated from pens to fields and back
- Broke in new horses with diligent and patient approach focused on building trust and obedience.
- Examined animals to detect illness, injury or disease.
- Cared for livestock, including feeding, watering, and providing medical attention when necessary.
- Cleaned stalls, pens and equipment using water hoses or pumps.
- Performed general maintenance tasks around the farm, including repairing fences and buildings.
- Administered medications and vaccinations to livestock
- Serviced equipment essential for job completion, including lawn mowers and manure and seed spreaders.
- Threw hay as needed
Dishwasher
Dawg House (No longer in service)
Carbondale
04.2004 - 08.2005
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of assigned areas through regular mopping of floors.
- Picked up supplies as needed to maintain operational efficiency.
- Transported clean dishes and supplies from kitchen to front-of-house staff promptly.
- Disposed of broken or chipped glassware according to established safety procedures.
- Sanitized surfaces after each use, adhering to standard sanitation practices.
- Maintained cleanliness of dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment consistently.
- Prepared cleaning solutions by mixing soap, water, and sanitizer for daily use.
- Handled fragile items with care to prevent breakage during transport.
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Power tool operation
- Furniture assembly
- Safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Repair techniques
- Time management
- Customer service
Timeline
Handyman/Assistant
Nancy Lily
03.2022 - Current
Fabrication Welder
Jim Poe (Deceased)
06.2016 - 05.2022
Temp Dishwasher
Ponchos restaurant
05.2016 - 06.2016
Farm Hand
Randy Woods (Deceased)
04.2004 - 08.2005
Dishwasher
Dawg House (No longer in service)
04.2004 - 08.2005