Matthew Andrews
Construction
Winter Haven,FL
Summary
Skilled Subcontractor with exceptional attention to detail and more than 20 years of experience. Effective individual with handyman abilities and great construction, electrical, and plumbing skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Subcontractor
Self-employeed
Winter Haven, FL
06.2021 - Current
- Delivered high level of service to all customers and effectively resolved issues.
- Managed on-site property inspections and worked to resolve issues.
- Supervised additional subcontractors and craftsmen.
- Worked closely with homeowners to ascertain specifics of project.
- Worked closely with general contractor on completion of punchlist tasks.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
- Managed available parts, tools and materials inventory to maintain prompt response capability.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Reviewed blueprints and specifications to identify most effective ways to approach projects.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Removed and repaired carpet and wood flooring.
- Prepared for new painting by removing previous materials with seam-cleaning, sandblasting, scraping and sanding.
- Performed basic electrical work and plumbing repairs such as installing new toilets, removing electrical wires, unclogging drains and maintaining gutters.
- Scheduled and completed preventive maintenance on appliances to help clients cut costs and increase appliance lifetimes.
- Studied system requirements to order components and parts and perform acceptance tests.
- Completed repair projects on time and under budget, resulting in significant increase in new client referrals.
- Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets and other equipment.
- Performed minor wall repair, installed drywall and applied wallpaper.
- Completed jobs for residential and commercial property owners.
- Educated clients on how to maintain systems and appliances, upholding high standards of customer service.
- Tested and repaired electrical systems in buildings, adhering to local codes regulations.
- Inspected appliances to make or plan repairs, order new ones or contact property managers.
- Troubleshot and repaired faulty heating, air conditioning and ventilation systems.
- Completed repair jobs to restore functionality to electric and plumbing systems.
- Performed basic landscaping tasks, such as mowing, snow plowing, gardening, pulling weeds and watering lawns for facility.
- Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
- Properly refurbished furniture and ordered new pieces when needed.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Horizon Land Management
Winter Haven, FL
06.2018 - 06.2021
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Determined and marked locations of underground pipes and wires to plan optimal digging locations.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Resolved most mechanical issues independently and worked with supervisors and senior personnel to resolve complicated problems.
- Placed tools and job site machinery in locked areas and secured location at end of each shift.
- Maintained fueled and fully operational equipment to jump on project requirements and keep teams on tight schedules.
- Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
- Maximized equipment and personnel protection by identifying and avoiding hazards such as utility lines.
Underground Utility Technician
US Water
Lakeland, FL
06.2010 - 06.2018
- Answered public questions, concerns and complaints and documented resolution of problems.
- Monitored system operations to improve effectiveness, efficiency and regulatory compliance.
- Installed, inspected and repaired pumps and piping systems.
- Fulfilled work orders to cut on and cut off service.
- Observed operation of water pumps, electric motors and chemical feed machines by reading various charts, graphs, gauges and meters.
- Monitored raw water supply to detect chemical and biological contaminants.
- Planned and performed preventive maintenance on engines, motors, pumps, controls and chemical feed systems.
- Manually operated water utility filters, pumps, valves, sludge systems and chemical feed systems.
- Used hands or valve operating machines to open and close main valves to perform water main extensions or repairs.
- Planned layouts and ran cable into buildings and through walls, attics and crawl spaces.
- Responded to service requests during and after business hours.
- Installed and configured new devices and system components.
Education
High School Diploma -
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ 06.2005 - 06.2006
Skills
Project Management
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Subcontractor
Self-employeed
06.2021 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
Horizon Land Management
06.2018 - 06.2021
Underground Utility Technician
US Water
06.2010 - 06.2018
High School Diploma -
University of Phoenix
06.2005 - 06.2006
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