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Matthew Barrios

Visalia,CA

Summary

Experienced Roofing Project Manager with 33 years coordinating large teams on diverse projects. Consistently delivers on time and within budget. Reliable, consistent Roofer with 43 years of experience. Adept at lighting and heavy equipment setup, worksite organization and team collaboration. Dedicated to top-notch and long-lasting work.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Roofing Installer /Supervisor

Empire Roofing Group
Visalia, CA
09.2013 - 12.2023
  • Demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills when unexpected issues arose during installation process.
  • Cut roofing paper to size and nailed and stapled paper to roof in overlapping strips to form base for roofing materials.
  • Mopped and poured hot asphalt and tar onto roof base while applying asphalt and tar and gravel to roof.
  • Applied plastic coatings and membranes, fiberglass or felt over sloped roofs to prepare for shingle installation.
  • Maintained accurate records of materials used and labor hours worked for each job site visited.
  • Followed manufacturer specifications to remove old roofing materials and install new roofs.
  • Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
  • Inspected roofs to determine repair or replacement needs.
  • Climbed onto rooftops to inspect them prior to beginning installation process.
  • Replaced damaged flashing around chimneys, vents, skylights, and other openings in the roof.
  • Maintained and repaired roofing tools and equipment.
  • Added vapor barriers or insulating materials on flat roofs.
  • Communicated effectively with coworkers in order to complete projects efficiently.
  • Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
  • Educated customers on proper care of their newly installed roof system.
  • Participated in all phases and types of commercial roofing.
  • Covered roofs and exterior walls of structures with slate, asphalt, and aluminum with brushes and knives.
  • Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
  • Repaired and replaced roof membrane, sub roofing, sheathing and base materials.
  • Set up ladders or scaffolding to safely access roof.
  • Ensured safety precautions were taken when working at heights on ladders or scaffolding.
  • Overlapped successive layers of roofing material, determining distance of overlap using chalk line, gauge on shingling hatchet and lines on shingles.
  • Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
  • Provided customer service by answering questions about products installed on their home's roof.
  • Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
  • Removed old shingles and replaced with new ones while adhering to local building codes.
  • Set up staging areas for storing supplies, materials, and tools necessary for each job location.
  • Utilized specialized tools such as nail guns, air compressors, and electric staplers during installation process.
  • Installed new shingles, tiles, and other roof coverings on residential homes.
  • Measured and cut roofing materials using hand tools such as saws, hammers, and drills.
  • Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
  • Performed regular maintenance checks of tools used throughout the day to ensure they are in proper working order.
  • Diagnosed and identified sources of leaks, developing plans for repairs from total tear-offs to patchwork.
  • Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
  • Applied waterproof coatings to flat roofs for protection from weather damage.
  • Selected necessary materials and calculated dimensions to develop plan appropriate to specifications.
  • Resolved labor, design and tool issues during construction projects.
  • Completed and submitted accurate work orders to office staff promptly to avoid lags in commencing projects.
  • Cleaned up debris from job sites before leaving the area after completing project.
  • Eliminated project lags by organizing work-in-progress and delegating tasks.
  • Maintained knowledge of single ply and built-up service and repair.
  • Cemented and nailed flashing strips of over joints to achieve watertight seals.
  • Repaired existing roofs by patching holes or replacing broken tiles or shingles as needed.
  • Worked safely and effectively under difficult conditions and completed projects under various kinds of weather.
  • Repaired and maintained surface materials to make building exteriors weatherproof and waterproof.
  • Trained and oversaw individuals in roofing system installations.
  • Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Maintained schedule of class assignments to meet deadlines.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
  • Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.

Roofing Installer

Award Roofing and Construction
Visalia, CA
03.2002 - 03.2008
  • Cut roofing paper to size and nailed and stapled paper to roof in overlapping strips to form base for roofing materials.
  • Diagnosed and identified sources of leaks, developing plans for repairs from total tear-offs to patchwork.
  • Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
  • Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
  • Resolved labor, design and tool issues during construction projects.
  • Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
  • Eliminated project lags by organizing work-in-progress and delegating tasks.
  • Applied waterproof coatings to flat roofs for protection from weather damage.
  • Removed old shingles and replaced with new ones while adhering to local building codes.
  • Communicated effectively with coworkers in order to complete projects efficiently.
  • Climbed onto rooftops to inspect them prior to beginning installation process.
  • Participated in all phases and types of commercial roofing.
  • Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
  • Repaired and replaced roof membrane, sub roofing, sheathing and base materials.
  • Cleaned up debris from job sites before leaving the area after completing project.
  • Overlapped successive layers of roofing material, determining distance of overlap using chalk line, gauge on shingling hatchet and lines on shingles.
  • Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
  • Worked safely and effectively under difficult conditions and completed projects under various kinds of weather.
  • Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
  • Repaired and maintained surface materials to make building exteriors weatherproof and waterproof.
  • Inspected roofs to determine repair or replacement needs.
  • Repaired existing roofs by patching holes or replacing broken tiles or shingles as needed.
  • Utilized specialized tools such as nail guns, air compressors, and electric staplers during installation process.
  • Replaced damaged flashing around chimneys, vents, skylights, and other openings in the roof.
  • Cemented and nailed flashing strips of over joints to achieve watertight seals.
  • Maintained accurate records of materials used and labor hours worked for each job site visited.
  • Added vapor barriers or insulating materials on flat roofs.
  • Installed new shingles, tiles, and other roof coverings on residential homes.
  • Maintained and repaired roofing tools and equipment.
  • Covered roofs and exterior walls of structures with slate, asphalt, and aluminum with brushes and knives.
  • Assisted in loading and unloading trucks with heavy material such as asphalt shingle bundles.
  • Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
  • Measured and cut roofing materials using hand tools such as saws, hammers, and drills.
  • Maintained knowledge of single ply and built-up service and repair.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.

Roofing Laborer

Mendonca Roofing
Tulare, CA
01.1983 - 02.1985
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.
  • Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
  • Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
  • Cut materials into specified sizes for installation using tile cutters and power saws.
  • Loaded or unloaded building materials to distribute machinery or tools.
  • Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
  • Assisted with basic maintenance tasks such as sweeping, mopping, painting, and cleaning.
  • Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
  • Completed variety of physical labor tasks.
  • Operated various power tools such as drills and saws safely while following manufacturer's instructions.
  • Cleaned work area after job completion ensuring all debris is properly disposed of.
  • Lubricated, cleaned or repaired machinery or equipment.
  • Performed regular checks of equipment for proper operation and safety compliance.
  • Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
  • Performed regular servicing and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
  • Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
  • Worked productively as lead or helping team member to drive customer satisfaction.
  • Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
  • Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

Education

High School Diploma -

Sequoia High School
Visalia, CA
02-1983

Skills

  • EPDM Roofing Systems
  • Rough Carpentry Framing
  • Sheet Metal Roofing
  • Project Proposals
  • Able to Lift Over 50 Pounds
  • Modified Bitumen Roofing
  • Customer Communications
  • Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) Roofing
  • Power Tool Operation
  • Single-Ply Roofing
  • Site Management
  • Roofing Material Knowledge
  • Clear Communicator
  • Clean Driving Record
  • Installation
  • Project Management
  • Cost Estimation

Timeline

Roofing Installer /Supervisor

Empire Roofing Group
09.2013 - 12.2023

Roofing Installer

Award Roofing and Construction
03.2002 - 03.2008

Roofing Laborer

Mendonca Roofing
01.1983 - 02.1985

High School Diploma -

Sequoia High School

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