Kaleb Rainey
Nederland,TX
Summary
Diligent professional accustomed to working in various types of environments to support construction projects. Committed to systematically organizing supplies, tools and equipment to support skilled construction workers. Bringing several years of experience combined with strong commitment to team needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Customer Service Representative
PoolAid
Nederland, Texas
05.2023 - Current
- Prepared merchandise for purchase or rental.
- Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Processed credit card transactions quickly and securely.
- Demonstrated product features and benefits for customers' needs.
- Computed purchases and received and processed cash or credit payment.
- Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding product features, pricing, and availability.
- Watched for and recognized security risks and thefts to prevent or handle situations.
- Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
- Ran tests on newly repaired machinery and equipment to confirm proper functionality.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate pool supplies for their needs.
- Maintained chemical balance in pools by testing and adjusting chlorine, pH, and alkalinity levels.
- Dismantled malfunctioning equipment for repair or replacement purposes.
Axe Throwing Specialist
Avenue Axe
Port Neches, Texas
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Adhered strictly to rules and regulations of activities department and district.
- Conducted regular training sessions with new employees regarding safety protocols and customer service standards.
- Ensured that all safety rules were being followed at all times by both staff members and participants alike.
- Demonstrated proper form for throwing an axe and provided constructive feedback to help improve accuracy.
- Conducted daily practice sessions to enhance performance and individual skills.
- Resolved any customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining a professional attitude at all times.
- Performed regular inspections of tools to detect signs of wear or damage.
- Maintained replacement of boards with hand and power tools.
- Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment.
- Managed cash drawer at the end of each shift ensuring accuracy of funds received.
- Adhered to state regulations regarding serving alcohol responsibly.
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
- Maintained a clean workspace throughout the duration of each shift.
General Laborer
Mason Construction Inc
Beaumont, Texas
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Performed repetitive assembly tasks with hand tools, power tools, and automated equipment.
- Sorted and placed materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins to keep warehouse organized.
- Collaborated with team members to complete assigned tasks and meet tight deadlines.
- Reported safety violations to supervisor to reduce risks and accidents.
- Prepared items for transportation installing bracing, padding, and strapping to prevent damage.
- Operated drills and other equipment to perform light fabrication for product assembly.
- Conserved resources, reducing material use according to product specifications.
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing waste from Jon site prior to shift completion.
- Used picks and shovels to dig, spread, and level dirt and gravel.
- Net company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
- Loaded and unloaded daily material shipments. Keeping products organized and secure to prevent damage and optimize handling.
- Applied caulking compounds by hand or caulking guns to protect against entry of water or air.
- Read plans, instructions or specifications to determine work activities.
- Utilized two-way radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators.
- Cut materials into specified sizes for installation using tile cutters and power saws.
- Used laser measuring tools to calculate lengths, widths, and heights.
- Cleaned up and resupplied work area daily for optimal team performance.
- Collected and 4emoved debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.
- Maintained tools, equipment, and work sites.
- Assisted team members with maintaining orderly and clean workspaces.
- Contributed to team culture of safety by consistently wearing proper safety gear and following standards.
- Listened to senior team members for instructions on new jobs and daily requirements.
- Lifted, sorted, and stacked parts weighing as much as 100 pounds.
- Assisted distribution of tools, materials, and equipment to skilled workers.
- Organized efficient daily work plans based on oral instructions and written directions to meet challenging objectives.
- Protected company inventory by maintaining and organizing storage areas.
- Demolished existing structures and removed fixtures, appliances, and other pieces from sites.
- Maintained awareness of workplace hazards, diligently following department safety protocol.
- Operated both motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment safely to move heavy pallets.
- Signaled equipment operations to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery and equipment.
HVAC Technician
Air Solutions
Groves, TX
02.2020 - 09.2021
- Troubleshot and diagnosed issues with HVAC equipment, providing recommendations for remediation.
- Maintained and serviced HVAC systems and refrigeration equipment.
- Installed heating, air conditioning and ventilation equipment and tested for proper operation.
- Completed preventive maintenance on heating and air conditioning systems to extend life of such equipment.
- Disassembled units, repaired broken components and restored to operating condition.
- Assessed efficiency of HVAC and refrigeration systems to provide feedback to customers.
- Installed and maintained residential and commercial HVAC systems to ensure optimal operation and energy efficiency.
- Repaired or replaced defective parts such as compressors, motors, fans and other components in heating and cooling systems.
- Installed, repaired and maintained residential HVAC equipment, including furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps and duct systems.
- Calibrated HVAC equipment and systems for optimal performance and energy efficiency.
- Promptly responded to complaints about temperature problems during massive heatwave and conducted assessments to determine causes and target solutions.
- Adept at reading blue prints of electrical equipment.
- Trained junior technicians on HVAC repair and maintenance techniques, tools, and safety practices.
- Assembled sheet metal pieces into ductwork sections using rivets or screws as needed.
- Mounted compressors, condensers and other components in specified locations using hand tools and various welding equipment.
- Cut and drilled holes in floors, walls and roofs to install equipment using power saws and drills.
- Installing and framing boxes and AC returns
- Demolishing and constructing platforms for AC equipment both inside and inside attics
Carpenter Apprentice
Vintage Elite Builders
Groves, Texas
07.2018 - 01.2020
- Cleaned job sites daily after completion of each task ensuring no debris was left behind.
- Fashioned frameworks or props using hand tools and wood screws, nails or glue.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to all safety policies and procedures while performing job duties.
- Erected scaffolding to assemble above-ground structures.
- Collaborated with other tradesmen in order to ensure efficient completion of projects within designated timeframes.
- Assembled cut and shaped materials and fastened them together with nails, screws, dowels, glue or metal connectors.
- Worked with supervisor in order to learn proper techniques for various carpentry tasks.
- Took accurate measurements to calculate size and amount of materials needed for project completion.
- Communicated with teammates and supervisors frequently to understand requirements and complete projects on time.
- Cut materials on job site to prepare for installation.
- Measured and marked cutting lines on materials using a ruler, pencil, and chalk line.
- Installed drywall, ceilings and trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings.
- Performed rough framing tasks such as laying out walls or installing studs in preparation for drywall installation.
- Helped with movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
- Verified trueness of construction using plumb and level.
- Cleaned job site after work completion and disposed of debris in proper containers.
Education
GED -
Lamar Institute of Technology
Beaumont, TXSkills
- Construction techniques
- Facilities maintenance
- Traffic routing
- Construction safety
- Time management
- Resource management
- Worksite safety
- Carpentry
- Concrete finishing
- Measuring and leveling
- Physical stamina
- Heavy lifting
- Excavation techniques
- Minor electrical knowledge
- Basic understanding of plumbing
- Trained in industrial safety and job site safety requirements
- Basic hand and power tool knowledge
- Job site awareness around heavy equipment
- Multitasking
- Performs well in a fast paced work environment
- Fast learner
- Analytical thinking
- Flexible
Timeline
Customer Service Representative
PoolAid
05.2023 - Current
Axe Throwing Specialist
Avenue Axe
05.2022 - 03.2023
General Laborer
Mason Construction Inc
10.2021 - 05.2022
HVAC Technician
Air Solutions
02.2020 - 09.2021
Carpenter Apprentice
Vintage Elite Builders
07.2018 - 01.2020
GED -
Lamar Institute of Technology