Miguel Hernandez
Oceanside,CA
Summary
Resourceful Construction Professional with experience in corporate construction and residential home projects. Team player with knowledge construction, welding, plumbing HVAC, & landscape projects. Independent multi-tasker to facilitate projects through completion.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
General Laborer
Go Staff
Oceanside, CA
12.2023 - Current
- Performed manual labor to clear debris and maintain cleanliness of parking lots and driveways
- Executed general labor duties including material lifting, carrying, and movement
- Assisted in the unloading and loading of hand tools from the truck.
- Followed safety protocols and maintained a clean work environment.
- Set up scaffolding for workers to access higher levels of buildings.
- Repaired damaged structures including roofs, floors, walls.
Plumbing Apprentice
R&R Plumbing
Oceanside, CA
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Tested pipe systems for leaks using air and water pressure gauges.
- Maintained records of work performed on each job site including material used and time spent on the job.
- Read blueprints accurately to determine dimensions of piping required for installation projects.
- Provided emergency services when needed including repairing burst pipes during inclement weather conditions.
- Installed pumps and backflow prevention devices according to local codes.
- Installed and repaired water supply lines, waste disposal systems, and related appliances.
Landscaper
FM Landscaping
Oceanside, CA
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Installed synthetic grass to construct golf courses, backyards, and front lawns. Restricted water flow by capping water pipes. Provided balance floor levels by excavating dirt and rocks.
- Provided direction to crew members to ensure safety regulations were followed.
- Maintained accurate records on labor hours, material costs, and job progress.
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
- Followed planned landscaping designs to lay sod, seed grass or plant flowers and foliage.
Apprentice Plumber
A.O. Reed & Co.
San Diego, CA
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Installed plumbing fixtures, including bathtubs, toilets, and appliances like dishwashers and water heaters
- Cleaned drains, removed obstructions, and repaired/replaced broken fixtures and pipes.
- Assembled pipe sections, tubing and fittings using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent and soldering materials.
- Inspected drainage systems for compliance with specifications and local regulations.
- Checked out blueprints before installation of piping systems to determine the specific materials required.
Parking Lot Associate
The Home Depot
San Diego, CA
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Organized carts and assisted customers with loading and storing 100 lb concrete into their vehicles.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Collaborated with cross-functional team to define features and build powerful and easy-to-use products and customer-facing workflow tools.
Iron Worker
PSG
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Constructed and installed iron and steel structures for buildings, bridges, and roads.
- Fabricated metal components with cutting torches, arc welders, and other tools.
- Lifted and positioned heavy steel beams into place.
- Utilized cranes, rigging equipment, and hoists to move materials safely.
- Climbed ladders and scaffolds to access work areas at height.
- Followed safety protocols when operating heavy machinery such as cranes or forklifts.
- Worked closely with structural ironworkers, ornamental Ironworkers, riggers and machinery movers, enabling clear and safe cross-functional operations.
Construction Worker
IDL Company
Calipatria, CA
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Provided assistance and support to plumbers, ironworkers, carpenters, electricians, and sheet metal workers in their respective trades
- Performed tasks such as soldering copper pipes, replacing old cast iron pipes, and installing a new drainage system for Plumbers.
- Framed metal studs and worked with various hand tools.
- Performed various carpentry tasks such as constructing walls, installing doors, windows and siding.
- Repaired damaged structures with appropriate materials including wood and metal components.
- Followed blueprints or engineering plans to determine the best methods of assembling structures.
Education
GED -
Calipatria High School
Some College (No Degree) - Construction Management
Mira Costa College
Oceanside, CASkills
- Construction management
- Regulations Compliance
- Commercial construction experience
- Hand and power tools
- Project Management
- Welding
- Safety protocol
- Troubleshooting specialist
- Prefabricated steel unloading
- Equipment Demonstration
- Hardware Installation
- Hardware Configuration
Description
I'm very hands-on and have work experience in construction, but I'm open-minded and seeking employment elsewhere, like the food industry, while reciprocating the same work ethic to create a progressive work flow.
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Languages
- English, Expert
- Spanish, Fluent
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
General Laborer
Go Staff
12.2023 - Current
Plumbing Apprentice
R&R Plumbing
08.2023 - 12.2023
Landscaper
FM Landscaping
07.2021 - 08.2022
Apprentice Plumber
A.O. Reed & Co.
03.2021 - 06.2021
Iron Worker
PSG
11.2020 - 03.2021
Parking Lot Associate
The Home Depot
09.2020 - 03.2021
Construction Worker
IDL Company
06.2019 - 06.2020
GED -
Calipatria High School
Some College (No Degree) - Construction Management
Mira Costa College
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