Les Crichton
Palm Desert,CA
Summary
Experienced in masonry and construction with a focus on blueprint reading and layout jobs, demonstrating proficiency in assembling scaffolding and installing stone veneer products. Successfully executed various masonry tasks including the construction of retaining walls and fireplaces, ensuring structural integrity through precise measurements and alignment checks. Managed custom home projects as a contractor owner, overseeing all aspects of masonry work while instructing masons and tenders to maintain quality standards. Proven ability to communicate effectively with clients regarding project specifications and timelines, contributing to successful project completions.
Overview
50
50
years of professional experience
Work History
Mason
Lenny dobbins masonry
Palm Desert, California
05.1993 - Current
- Measured and marked surfaces to lay out work according to blueprints or drawings.
- Assembled scaffolding around buildings for access during construction projects.
- Cleaned masonry surfaces with wire brushes, chisels and acid solutions before applying sealants.
- Installed manufactured stone veneer products on interior or exterior walls.
- Checked vertical alignment of courses using plumb bobs, levels and string lines.
- Applied waterproofing materials on exterior surfaces of structures as directed.
- Cut stone or brick into shapes required for specific jobs.
- Constructed retaining walls to hold back soil behind them.
- Created decorative designs such as arches and columns with brick, block and stone veneers.
- Repaired damaged walls by replacing broken bricks or stones with new ones.
- Installed anchors in masonry walls to support pipes, conduits, door frames and other fixtures.
- Built fireplaces from scratch including framing the structure and installing flues.
- Mixed mortar to the correct consistency for laying bricks or stones.
- Placed steel reinforcement bars in forms prior to pouring concrete footings and foundations.
- Installed lintels above doors or windows to provide structural support.
- Erected brick walls and stone columns, using trowels, levels and other tools.
- Laid bricks or blocks in the proper configurations according to plans.
- Formed edges and molded joints with edging tools and jointers.
- Cut and split bricks or other materials to fit written and illustrated dimensions.
- Prepared concrete by mixing water with cement, sand and gravel.
- Moved bricks, tools, and supplies with equipment such as forklifts and hand trucks.
- Cleaned and prepared work surfaces with appropriate tools and solvents.
- Applied stains, sealer and curing agents to masonry.
- Laid building materials such as ceramic tile, bricks, concrete blocks and glass blocks using mortar or other substances to join.
- Calculated mixture ratios, angles and square footage to determine materials needed and plan layouts.
- Communicated with customers before starting work to inform of noise, obstructions or interruptions.
- Restored mortar joints by removing mortar to exact depth and replacing with fresh mortar.
- Reviewed blueprints, drawings and plans to build masonry features and structures.
- Calculated mortar and brick quantity needed for job.
- Prepared for each job by accurately laying out wall patterns and foundation plans.
- Examined brickwork or structures to determine need for repair.
- Applied and smoothed mortar or other mixtures over work surface.
- Used trowel edges and hammers to break or cut brick and tiles to size.
- Removed broken masonry and constructed replacement sections for walls and floors.
- Mixed mortar and grout and used to adhere building materials and create structures.
- Measured distance from reference points and marked guidelines to lay out work with plumb bobs and levels.
- Broke or cut bricks, tiles and blocks to size, using trowel edge, hammer or power saw.
Masonry Contractor
TLC masonry
Palm Desert, California
01.2007 - 06.2008
- Contractor owner for custom homes fireplaces,walls,retaining walls manufacture and real stone work bbqs
Vice President/Foreman
L&J Masonry
La Quinta, California
03.2004 - 12.2006
- Bid plans order materials layout jobs foreman
Mason
Margret Drury construction
Palm Desert, California
01.1989 - 05.1993
- Mason layout footings and concrete for footings block walls retaining walls fireplaces bbqs stone and brick commercial buildings
Mason Foreman
John Barajas masonry
Bermuda Dunes
06.1986 - 08.1988
- Foreman stock company vehicle with necessary tools needed for jobs instruct masons and tenders block brick stone commercial buildings
Mason
Jim’s Masonry
Riverside, California
10.1979 - 06.1986
- Union Mason block brick stone commercial projects
Apprentice Mason
Villa Viejo ent.
La Quinta, California
06.1977 - 09.1979
- Assistant Mason spread mortally block and brick labor stocking block and other materials dig footings tie rebar
Labor Tender
Horst masonry
Palm Desert, California
08.1975 - 02.1977
- Stock block mix motar and concrete tie rebar dig footings assist masons
Education
High School Diploma -
Indio High
Indio, CA06-1975
Skills
- Blueprint reading
- Masonry techniques
- Stone installation
- Mortar mixing
- Instructing masons and tenders
- License masonry contractor for 25 yrs
- Layout jobs
- Fireplace installation
- Commercial buildings
Timeline
Masonry Contractor
TLC masonry
01.2007 - 06.2008
Vice President/Foreman
L&J Masonry
03.2004 - 12.2006
Mason
Lenny dobbins masonry
05.1993 - Current
Mason
Margret Drury construction
01.1989 - 05.1993
Mason Foreman
John Barajas masonry
06.1986 - 08.1988
Mason
Jim’s Masonry
10.1979 - 06.1986
Apprentice Mason
Villa Viejo ent.
06.1977 - 09.1979
Labor Tender
Horst masonry
08.1975 - 02.1977
High School Diploma -
Indio High