Mario Argueta

Woodbridge,VA

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Carpenter /Construction Skilled Laborer

Structural Preservation Systems

Elkridge, Maryland

07.2022 - Current

Measured, cut and shaped wood materials to specifications using hand tools, such as saws and chisels.
Repaired or replaced damaged structures or components.
Constructed forms for concrete pours in accordance with building codes.
Installed drywall sheets onto walls or ceilings using nails or screws.
Prepare and pour foundations for structures.
Smooth out freshly poured concrete with trowels and other finishing tools.
Install reinforcement rods in order to add strength to the structure.
Set forms for pouring concrete according to blueprints or instructions from supervisor.
Carry heavy materials such as bricks, blocks, lumber, mortar mixers, wheelbarrows., across job sites safely.
Assist in demolishing existing structures with jackhammers and other tools as needed.
Set up and reinforced forms to accurately pour concrete for walkways and other structures.
Poured concrete into forms using pump hose and leveled.
Constructed forms to create various concrete structures.
Set up scaffolding, braces, and other temporary structures to support crew during work.
Applied sealants, caulks, and adhesives to a variety of surfaces.
Prepared surfaces for caulking by cleaning, sanding, grinding, and scraping away old caulk or debris.
Repaired damaged or deteriorated caulking material using appropriate tools and techniques.
Filled gaps between two substrates with appropriate sealants.
Performed surface preparation prior to patching, including grinding and cleaning.
Mixed and applied epoxy coatings to floors, walls, and other concrete surfaces.
Repaired cracks in concrete by filling them with caulking materials or grout.
Sealed newly patched areas with waterproofing agents or protective coatings.
Assembled and erected scaffolding components according to blueprints, drawings, and instructions.
Assisted in the dismantling of scaffold structures after completion of job.
Operated various hand and power tools including jackhammers, saws, drills, wrenches.
Completed carpentry work and installed crown molding and wood flooring to meet customer preferences.
Repaired damaged brickwork using tuckpointing techniques.
Cut and shaped blocks for construction projects.
Used power tools such as drills, grinders, saws. to cut stones or other hard materials into required shapes or sizes.
Assist in the installation of reinforcing steel bars into forms for concrete structures.
Cut and bend rebar according to size specifications using hand tools such as hammers, wire cutters, and pliers.
Secure rebar in place with tying wire or clamps for additional reinforcement.
Installed interior trim work such as baseboards and moldings around windows and doors.

Roofer and Waterproofing

Prospect Waterproofing

Sterling, Virginia

06.2017 - 06.2022

Climbed ladders and scaffolding to reach roofs for inspection, repair, or installation.
Installed underlayment, shingles, metal roofing systems, and other materials to construct roofs.
Inspected existing roofs for damage or leaks and applied sealants when necessary.
Repaired damaged areas of the roof using tar and other waterproofing materials.
Measured and cut materials according to specifications with hand tools such as hammers, saws, chisels.
Removed old roof coverings in preparation for new installations.
Performed preventive maintenance on tools and equipment used in job activities.
Received deliveries of supplies needed for job completion at various sites.
Operated power tools such as nail guns safely in order to complete tasks quickly and efficiently.
Assisted in loading debris from tear-off projects onto dumpsters or trucks.
Participated in all phases and types of commercial roofing.
Cut roofing paper to size and nailed and stapled paper to roof in overlapping strips to form base for roofing materials.
Applied waterproof sealants, membranes, coatings, and other materials to protect basements from water intrusion.
Repaired cracks in walls and floors with epoxy injection or mortar patching techniques.
Installed vapor barriers on walls and floors to prevent moisture penetration.
Set up ladders or scaffolding to safely access roof.
Added vapor barriers or insulating materials on flat roofs.
Mopped and poured hot asphalt and tar onto roof base while applying asphalt and tar and gravel to roof.
Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces.
Applied sealants, caulks, and adhesives to a variety of surfaces.
Prepared surfaces for caulking by cleaning, sanding, grinding, and scraping away old caulk or debris.
Sealed seams with asphalt-saturated felt strips or cement mastic for protection against moisture.
Repaired and replaced roof membrane, sub roofing, sheathing and base materials.
Applied plastic coatings and membranes, fiberglass or felt over sloped roofs to prepare for shingle installation.
Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
Inspected and tested caulking materials to ensure quality.
Mixed and blended various types of sealants according to manufacturer specifications.
Repaired damaged or deteriorated caulking material using appropriate tools and techniques.
Removed excess caulk from surfaces using putty knives, scrapers, or other tools as necessary.
Assisted in the installation of weatherproofing membranes on building exteriors.
Followed company and governmental health and safety regulations and trained new team members.
Put together and took apart scaffolding and other temporary structures.

Carpenter

Hatchers floors

Springfield , VA

01.2014 - 04.2017

Employed saws and chisels for precise cutting and shaping of wood.
Repaired or replaced damaged structures or components.
Prepared surfaces by sanding or scraping off old finishes prior to refinishing them.
Measured and cut flooring materials to fit the dimensions of each room.
Installed carpet, tile, laminate, and hardwood flooring in residential and commercial settings.
Performed minor repairs to existing floors before installation process began.
Prepared surfaces for installation by cleaning and leveling them.
Applied adhesives to subfloors prior to laying down new flooring material.
Worked with a variety of tools including saws, hammers, drills, screwdrivers.
Removed old flooring materials such as carpets or tiles when necessary.
Created custom cuts for around pipes or other objects in the room.
Checked finished installations for accuracy and quality assurance purposes.
Maintained clean work areas throughout project duration.
Assisted in loading and unloading trucks with supplies needed for job sites.
Followed safety protocols while operating power tools or hazardous materials.
Communicated effectively with clients regarding progress updates and potential issues.
Evaluated work areas before planning flooring layout for different projects.
Sand wooden surfaces smooth before painting or staining them.
Apply finishes including stains varnishes shellacs lacquers polyurethane sealants paint enamels glazes epoxies urethanes.
Covered subfloors with building paper and lay hardwood or parquet floors by nailing to subfloor or cementing to mastic base.
Measured and marked cut lines on materials using ruler or marking gauge.
Measured, cut and installed baseboards, casing, crown moldings and other trim elements.
Prepared trims for installation by cutting miters, rabbets and coping joints.
Measured and cut lumber to required size for framing walls, floors, and roofs.
Installed drywall or wallboard onto studs of framed walls.
Built scaffolding as needed for access to higher elevations on the job site.
Installed drywall to ceilings and walls in residential homes.
Measured and cut drywall panels for installation.
Applied tape and compound to joints and fasteners on wallboard sections.
Repaired cracks, holes, dents or other damage in existing walls before installing new drywall material.
Measured and cut drywall sheets to fit into wall frames.
Repaired damaged drywall sections due to water leakage or other causes.
Used power tools such as drills, saws to cut holes in walls for electrical wiring or plumbing lines.
Prepared walls for paint, texture or wall covering.
Cut metal studs, tracks and other structural components to size, using hand tools or power saws.
Sanded rough spots on the wall surface for a smooth finish.

Education

GED -

W.T White

Dallas, TX

07-2012

Skills

Building renovation
Residential construction
Wood restoration
Finish Carpentry
Drilling and framing
Tool Maintenance
Hand and power tools
Remodeling Projects

Flooring Installation
Worksite safety
Tile setting
Drywall hanging
Insulation Installation
Hand-tool proficiency
Commercial construction experience

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