Maxwell Santa Rita
Germantown,MD
Summary
Skilled general labor professional with a residential construction background, focuses on team collaboration and strong safety records. Diligent about supporting coworkers by moving and organizing materials, collecting debris and preparing equipment. Excellent physical stamina with flexible schedule.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Contractor Apprentice
Maxbuilt
Gaithersburg, MD
09.2018 - Current
- Assisted skilled workers with construction projects in all phases of rough and finish carpentry.
- Performed repairs to defects in walls by patching holes and scrapes prior at project start.
- Monitored paint supplies, placing orders whenever needed and properly and safely disposed of old paint.
- Painted walls and other surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods and worked efficiently to complete jobs within required timeframes.
- Covered floors before prepping, priming and painting walls and ceilings protect them from chemicals and paint.
- Prepared surfaces for remodeling in residential and commercial properties.
- Cleaned job site after work completion and disposed of debris in proper containers.
- Installed, assembled and repaired woodwork, millwork, cabinetry and trim under supervision of master carpenter.
- Helped with movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
- Cut materials on job site to prepare for installation.
- Installed drywall, ceilings, and trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings.
- Handled all delegated tasks
Electrical Apprentice
O'Grady Companies INC
Frederic, MD
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Connected cables from service entrance to meters and main distribution panel boards.
- Replaced defective circuit breakers, fuses, switches, outlets, lighting fixtures and other components as needed.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and technical documents for installation of new systems.
- Ran cable trays for power distribution from main panels to branch circuits.
- Identified problems with circuits or equipment using testing devices such as multimeters or oscilloscopes.
- Installed conduit systems including EMT, rigid conduit, flexible conduit.
- Repaired faulty or damaged components on existing electrical systems.
- Assembled junction boxes according to code requirements.
- Cut openings in walls or floors to accommodate the passage of pipes or electrical conduit using power saws or cutting torches.
- Assisted in the planning of new installations by studying customer requirements and following approved specifications.
- Worked in team-based environment to accomplish projects.
- Maintained organization, cleanliness and safety in work areas.
- Transported required supplies and employees from headquarters to job site using company vehicles.
- Collaborated with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Adhered to company standards and OSHA regulations for work site safety.
- Followed relevant electrical and building codes for each job.
- Reviewed blueprints and electrical schematics to perform tasks to specifications.
- Trained workers to install, maintain and repair electrical equipment and fixtures.
- Supervised and managed a team of electricians to ensure successful completion of assigned projects.
Electrician Helper
Bowden Electical Connections
Frederick, MD
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Provided assistance in troubleshooting issues related to malfunctioning components.
- Assisted electricians in installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and components.
- Installed junction boxes according to local building codes for support purposes.
- Pulled wires through conduits or other passageways using a wire puller tool.
- Cut openings in walls or floors for running conduit pipes using saws or drills.
- Cleaned up job sites after completing assigned tasks by disposing off debris.
- Dug trenches and created holes to pull conduit and install supports.
- Collaborated with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Adhered to company standards and OSHA regulations for work site safety.
Education
High School Diploma -
The Avalon School
Gaithersburg, MD05.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Basic Trades
Montgomery College
Rockville, MDSome College (No Degree) - Electrician
IEC Chesapeake
Laurel, MDSkills
- Materials handling
- Organization and Cleaning
- Wall and surface repair
- Dependable
- Excellent work ethic
- Attentive to detail
- Blueprint knowledge
- Electrical schematics
- Project Management
- Codes Compliance
- Crew Leadership
- Drywall installation and finishing
- Electrical Installations
Certification
Blueprint reading
First Aid
CPR
Timeline
Electrical Apprentice
O'Grady Companies INC
07.2022 - 09.2023
Electrician Helper
Bowden Electical Connections
01.2022 - 07.2022
General Contractor Apprentice
Maxbuilt
09.2018 - Current
High School Diploma -
The Avalon School
Some College (No Degree) - Basic Trades
Montgomery College
Some College (No Degree) - Electrician
IEC Chesapeake