Michael Burton
Omaha,NE
Summary
Motivated professional offering Journeyman level of experience in Building Maintenance . Adds value to any organization in need of great collaboration, interpersonal, and multitasking abilities. Meets tight deadlines every time.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1994
1994
years of post-secondary education
Work History
High-rise Building Restoration Superintendent
Fisher Building Services
Omaha, NE
03.2019 - Current
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Reported project progress, site problems, and labor status to supervisors.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
Mason Journeyman
Kehm Contractors
Omaha, NE
03.2018 - 03.2019
- Prepared concrete by mixing water with cement, sand and gravel.
- Laid bricks or blocks in the proper configurations according to plans.
- Laid building materials such as ceramic tile, bricks, concrete blocks and glass blocks using mortar or other substances to join.
- Moved bricks, tools and supplies with equipment such as forklifts and hand trucks.
- Cut and split bricks or other materials to fit written and illustrated dimensions.
- Smoothed final surfaces by removing excess mortar and finishing joints.
- Repaired or altered structural and superficial damage to various masonry work and surfaces.
- Built bracing systems, forms and supports for pouring foundations and construction.
- Calculated mixture ratios, angles and square footage to determine materials needed and plan layouts.
- Formed edges and molded joints with edging tools and jointers.
- Mixed materials such as stucco or plaster and applied to finish walls or other surfaces.
- Readied work areas by clearing and smoothing surfaces and adjoining structures.
- Applied stains, sealer and curing agents to masonry.
- Communicated with customers before starting work to inform of noise, obstructions or interruptions.
- Caulked crevices in masonry work for weather-proof seal.
- Leveled and smoothed concrete using to prepare installation surfaces.
- Cleaned and prepared work surfaces with appropriate tools and solvents.
- Reviewed blueprints, drawings and plans to build masonry features and structures.
- Restored mortar joints by removing mortar to exact depth and replacing with fresh mortar.
- Configured expansion joints and edges with related tools.
- Gathered project information from [Job title] to prepare job estimates.
Mason Caulker
McGill brothers Inc.
Omaha, NE
03.1998 - 03.2018
- Washed windows manually and with high-pressure systems.
- Managed job paperwork and customer relations for commercial projects.
- Worked from harnessing and basket setup to clean windows on buildings as tall as [Number] stories.
- Checked work of less-experienced team members and corrected flaws.
- Followed rules and regulations to keep job sites safe for workers, contractors and visitors.
- Oversaw workflow on job sites and kept projects on schedule.
- Arranged scaffolding and ladders to meet demands of larger projects performed at heights up to [Number] feet.
- Mixed cleaning solution ratios of ammonia, water, and vinegar or other chemicals for each job.
- Adhered to safety guidelines for height work at every worksite.
- Kept business entrances clean, tidy and professional in appearance.
- Completed routine maintenance checks, notifying management of needed repairs.
- Notified management of structural issues and major repairs.
- Worked productively as lead or helping team member and drove customer satisfaction.
- Read and followed safety plans, maintenance instructions, training manuals, material safety data sheets and procedure manuals.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.
- Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
- Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
Education
Bricklayers Pointer Caulker Cleaner - Apprenticeship Program
B.A.C. Local Union 15 JTAC
Kansas City, MO 12.2019 - 12.2020
Tri-Center High School
Neola, IASome College (No Degree) - Electronic Technician
DeVry Tech
Kansas City, MOSkills
- Project Management
- Reliable and Trustworthy
- Active Listening
- Work Ethic
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Customer Service
- Maintenance & Repair
- Team Management
- PPE Use
- People Skills
Timeline
Bricklayers Pointer Caulker Cleaner - Apprenticeship Program
B.A.C. Local Union 15 JTAC
12.2019 - 12.2020
High-rise Building Restoration Superintendent
Fisher Building Services
03.2019 - Current
Mason Journeyman
Kehm Contractors
03.2018 - 03.2019
Mason Caulker
McGill brothers Inc.
03.1998 - 03.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Electronic Technician
DeVry Tech
Tri-Center High School