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Joshua Wilson

Fond Du Lac,WI

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Journeyman Painter

State of Wisconsin (DHS)-WRC
Oshkosh, WI
06.2023 - Current
  • Prepared surfaces by washing, scraping, sanding and patching holes;.
  • Applied primers and sealers to prepare new surfaces for painting;.
  • Applied paint with brushes, rollers, spray guns or other equipment;.
  • Cleaned up job sites after completion of projects;.
  • Inspected painted surfaces for defects such as cracking, blistering or fading;.
  • Estimated cost of materials needed for the project;.
  • Consulted with clients regarding colors and finishes;.
  • Provided expert advice on best products to use for various jobs;.
  • Assessed work areas to determine safety measures required before beginning job;.
  • Used ladders and scaffolds to reach high walls and ceilings;.
  • Sanded woodwork prior to staining or painting;.
  • Selected appropriate paint colors based on customer preferences;.
  • Removed old wall coverings before applying new ones;.
  • Repaired cracks in drywall prior to painting or wallpapering rooms;.
  • Performed minor repairs such as caulking windowsills before painting them ;.
  • Protected furniture from dust generated during preparation of walls ;.
  • Ensured proper ventilation while using solvents or oil-based paints ;.
  • Wore protective clothing such as masks, respirators and gloves.
  • Painted walls and other surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods and worked efficiently to complete jobs within required timeframes.
  • Used power and hand tools safely and effectively.
  • Cleaned and properly stored paint equipment and supplies at end of each workday.
  • Performed repairs to defects in walls by patching holes and scrapes prior at project start.
  • Applied paints, sealers and solvents to plaster, sheetrock, concrete and wood.
  • Operated airless spray equipment and motorized lifts.
  • Covered surfaces with drop cloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.
  • Monitored paint supplies, placing orders whenever needed and properly and safely disposed of old paint.
  • Read work orders or received instructions from supervisors or homeowners to determine work requirements.
  • Provided customer service by responding promptly to inquiries regarding completed projects or upcoming jobs ;.
  • Followed all applicable building codes while completing tasks ;.
  • Adhered to company policies regarding safety regulations ;.

Journeyman Painter

Wilson Painting LLC (Owner and operator)
Fond Du Lac, WI
05.2016 - Current
  • Met with clients to discuss color and finish options and other design details.
  • Calculated amounts of required materials and approximate time to complete each project to estimate project costs.
  • Provided work order cost estimates based on anticipated type and quantity of materials needed and total project surface area.
  • Scheduled and coordinated appointments and assisted customers in selecting and matching colors.
  • Set up scaffolding and ladders to access elevated surfaces safely, following OSHA and company guidelines for proper equipment usage.
  • Removed fixtures and electric switch covers prior to painting.
  • Protected exposed surfaces from harmful substances by setting up drop cloths, plastic or paper.
  • Primed and sealed unfinished wood, plastic and metal surfaces to prepare for additional coats of paint and other finishing substances.
  • Applied primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces for finish coats.
  • Used sandpaper to scrape walls and other surfaces to remove old paint.
  • Sanded, stripped, brushed and power washed surfaces to clean and smooth, ensuring adherence of paint and primer.
  • Used putty knives and caulking guns to fill cracks, holes and joints with plaster, putty and caulk.
  • Applied paint, stain and varnish to wood, metal, plastic and drywall both inside and outside of residential dwellings using sprayers, brushes and rollers.
  • Used brushes, spray guns and paint rollers to paint exterior surfaces.

Painter

Fond Du Lac Decorating
Fond Du Lac, WI
04.2015 - 05.2016
  • Used brushes, spray guns and paint rollers to paint exterior surfaces.
  • Applied paint, stain and varnish to wood, metal, plastic and drywall both inside and outside of residential dwellings using sprayers, brushes and rollers.
  • Set up scaffolding and ladders to access elevated surfaces safely, following OSHA and company guidelines for proper equipment usage.
  • Covered surfaces and furnishings with cloth and plastic to protect from paint drops.

Maintenance Technician

Marian University
Fond Du Lac, WI
02.2012 - 04.2015
  • Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
  • Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
  • Responded to personnel queries and troubleshooting requests to provide repair services to improve operations.

Education

Home School

Skills

  • Spray Gun Operation
  • Brush and Roll Application
  • Surface Preparation
  • Customer Relations
  • Clear Communication
  • Problem-Solving
  • Drywall Installation and Taping
  • Facilities Maintenance
  • Surface Texturing

Certification

  • Aerial, scissors, boom and bucket lift Training and Certification, Genie-2006
  • Lean Six Sigma (Yellow Belt), Mayville Engineering-2012

Timeline

Journeyman Painter

State of Wisconsin (DHS)-WRC
06.2023 - Current

Journeyman Painter

Wilson Painting LLC (Owner and operator)
05.2016 - Current

Painter

Fond Du Lac Decorating
04.2015 - 05.2016

Maintenance Technician

Marian University
02.2012 - 04.2015

Home School

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