Paul Schaffner

Family owned business owned between my soon to be ex-wife and I. Responsible for the maintenance, construction, and up-keep of three business properties, and two rental properties.

• Performed painting jobs throughout the facility both inside and out.
• Ordered and received parts, supplies or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
• Diagnosed and corrected mechanical problems using repair manuals or parts catalogs.
• Performed major renovations, including moving walls, replacing floors, and drop ceilings.
• Removed debris from roofing areas after storms or other weather events, and maintained grounds yearly, including mowing, edging, weed and pest control.
• Performed preventative maintenance for ongoing upkeep of the property.
• Coordinated with outside contractors when additional expertise was required for certain tasks.
• Installed new fixtures such as lighting, windows, doors, and appliances.
• Updated security systems by replacing locks or adding access control devices.
• Responsible for implementing the buildings and properties for ADA and building Codes including bathrooms, entrances, exits, ramps and other required modifications.

• Resolved disputes between contractors, suppliers, consultants and owners concerning contractual matters.
• Defined and monitored personnel and project schedules to ensure on-time project completion and final inspection of all work.
• Created weekly schedules and daily workflows to support adequate project coverage.
• Maintained records of all work completed by staff including time sheets, supplies purchased and payroll.
• Ensured that all safety protocols were strictly followed at all times throughout the duration of the project.
• Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of productivity among workers.
• Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.

* Supervised, assigned and inspected work of journeyman Carpenters, Apprentices and Helpers.

* Responsible for estimating and ordering supplies and materials for all jobs.

* Responsible for all roofing structures, including repairs and fire doors.

* Coordinated with subcontractors and safety office to work specialty areas including, plumbing, electrical and air control in hospital setting.

* Performed all construction required when shortage or extra help needed.

• Installed and repaired ceilings, floors, roofs, doors, and sheetrock.
• Built and repaired cabinets, benches, tables, chairs and decks.
• Trained new Carpenters and Laborers to job specificity.
• Operated all power and hand tools, and provided maintenance on all tools.
• Estimated materials for jobs.

• Inspected all phases of construction.
• Maintained all records of materials used on each job.