Nicholas Keubler
Dallas Center,IA
Summary
Detail-oriented Painting Specialist with extensive experience across diverse projects and surfaces. Proven track record of delivering high-quality results that meet client specifications while ensuring safety and efficiency. Strong collaborator, adept at maintaining high standards of workmanship and adapting to various painting tasks.
Overview
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1
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Painter II
State of Iowa, Public Defense
Johnston, IA
02.2010 - Current
- Facilitated interior surface readiness for painting by cleaning and repairing minor flaws to ensure a smooth finish.
- Performed exterior surface preparation through power washing, soda blasting, and meticulous structural repairs to enhance durability.
- Conducted thorough preparation by taping and covering all non-paint areas, safeguarding windows and doors from paint application.
- Analyzed surface conditions and climatic variables to ensure correct paint selection for durability and performance.
- Managed individual responsibilities and coordinated with teams to achieve timely job completion.
- Oversaw installation processes for all materials, ensuring adherence to quality standards and specifications.
- Coordinated with Painter 2 on various job assignments, focusing on quality and adherence to specifications.
- Conducted thorough inspections and repairs on a range of tools to uphold functionality and safety standards.
- Drafted and submitted paperwork regarding job supply lengths, material specifications, and projected expenses for supervisor review and authorization.
- Leveraged Mapcom to systematically record and analyze work orders and project developments.
- Achieved high-quality paint-ready drywall surfaces through meticulous finishing of edges and corners. Identified and repaired damaged drywall areas to facilitate seamless application of tape and joint compound. Delivered aesthetically pleasing wall and ceiling textures utilizing specialized machinery with a focus on specified finishes.
- Conducted thorough maintenance on spray equipment, power washers, and paint guns, ensuring all tools remained in excellent working condition for effective project execution.
- Achieved compliance with industrial standards through effective preparation and application of trade-related products. Delivered superior results with specialty products, including vinyl wall coverings and epoxy components. Elevated project outcomes by expertly applying wall and ceiling textures.
- Executed precise painting techniques to enhance building aesthetics and functionality.
- Managed inventory of paints and supplies, ensuring availability for ongoing projects.
Howells Construction
07.2005 - 01.2010
- Led crew with various painting jobs
- Provided training to subordinates and evaluated activities
- Maintained various tools and performed repair
Waller Drywall & Finishing
06.2003 - 07.2005
- Journeyman level in sprayer, brush, roller, or other means best suited to application technique, material, time, surface and efficiency.
- Prepare and paint wood, metal, concrete drywall and all other surfaces normally associated with a paint finish
- Prepare and finish drywall surfaces to receive paint. Inspect drywall and repair damaged cut outs, edges, corners, etc. in preparation to receive tape and joint compound. Texture walls and ceilings with texture machine. Apply orange peel, acoustical finish, or other variants as specified.
- Match stains with pre-existing stained surface so as to blend in and produce normally appearing finish. Prepare and stain or finish wood surfaces according to project request, task assignments
- Use ladders, scaffolding and JLG and scissor lift to paint high surfaces
Education
Diploma -
Woodward Granger High School
Skills
- Coating and finishing skills
- Surface preparation techniques
- Residential and commercial painting
- Finishing techniques expertise
- Surface enhancement
- Understanding of workplace safety standards
- Knowledge of painting materials and tools
- Dependable project outcomes
- Proactive team member
- Team-oriented and self-sufficient
- Capable of sustained physical activity including bending and lifting
- Meticulous in task execution
- Consistent work performance
- Outdoor painting expertise
Certification
- Asbestos Certified
- Respirator use
- Hazmat Safety training
Timeline
Painter II
State of Iowa, Public Defense
02.2010 - Current
Howells Construction
07.2005 - 01.2010
Waller Drywall & Finishing
06.2003 - 07.2005
Diploma -
Woodward Granger High School