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Paul Southerland

Viola,AR

Summary

Quality-focused and reliable professional with experience in remodeling and building. Skilled in insulation, painting, roofing and landscaping. Strong knowledge of power tools and remodeling techniques. Resourceful Handyman known for being highly productive and efficiently completing tasks. Specialize in carpentry, plumbing, and electrical repairs, ensuring work is done with precision and in timely manner. Excel in problem-solving, time management, and customer service, leveraging these skills to address client needs effectively and build lasting relationships. Skilled handyman with diverse experience in home and office maintenance. Strengths include problem-solving, adaptability, and a knack for mastering new technologies and tools. Past roles have seen improvements in efficiency of repair tasks and satisfaction among clients due to effective communication skills and commitment to quality craftsmanship.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Handyman

Allen Bjyork
Las Vegas, NV
01.2021 - 09.2023
  • Assessed customer needs and provided appropriate solutions.
  • Performed basic carpentry work such as building, assembling, repairing furniture and cabinets.
  • Installed window treatments, doors, locksets, shelves and other fixtures.
  • Repaired plumbing problems such as leaking pipes, clogged drains and malfunctioning toilets.
  • Replaced broken light switches and outlets.
  • Installed ceiling fans and lighting fixtures.
  • Painted walls and ceilings to refresh the look of a room or area.
  • Assembled flat-pack furniture according to instructions.
  • Provided landscaping services including mowing lawns, trimming hedges and planting flowers.
  • Inspected roofs for damage due to weather or age related wear-and-tear.
  • Caulked windowsills, bathtubs, showers and countertops to prevent water damage.
  • Repaired drywall holes using spackle or joint compound.
  • Removed old wallpaper from walls.
  • Cleaned gutters to ensure proper drainage.
  • Replaced faulty door handles, hinges and locks.
  • Sealed cracks in driveways with asphalt sealant.
  • Measured spaces for new tile flooring installation.
  • Installed kitchen appliances such as refrigerators and dishwashers.
  • Constructed outdoor decks using treated lumber.
  • Tuned up lawnmowers by changing oil filters, spark plugs.
  • Set up scaffolding around buildings for painting projects.
  • Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Repainted walls, removing old paint or wallpaper and preparing surfaces for new applications.
  • Replaced burned-out light bulbs and performed basic electrical repairs.
  • Kept interior and exterior of buildings clean, safe and welcoming.
  • Used professional grade tools and equipment to perform wide range of handyman services.
  • Maintained equipment, materials and tool inventory to meet repair or maintenance needs with minimal delay.

Floor Masonry

Sound Tile And Concrete Surfaces
Auburn, WA
06.2014 - 08.2017
  • Maintained tools and equipment in good condition by cleaning, lubricating, and performing minor repairs.
  • Operated powered trowels to smooth concrete surfaces, using power tools.
  • Prepared surfaces for construction activities such as painting or plastering by removing old paint or wallpaper using scrapers and wire brushes.
  • Transported heavy building materials to work sites manually or with the use of wheelbarrows.
  • Filled joints between units with mortar by hand or with trowel.
  • Aligned units during installation to ensure uniformity of finished product.
  • Cleaned up job site after completion of project, disposing of all waste material properly.
  • Chipped away defective mortar from joints using chisels.
  • Leveled bedding sand for walkways using rakes.
  • Laid out patterns for pathways according to customer preference.
  • Applied sealants around edges of stone walkways.
  • Mixed thinset, mortar, concrete, epoxies and other adhesive or bonding products.
  • Organized and cleaned work area and tools.
  • Removed damaged materials and prepared surfaces for optimal installations.
  • Erected and broke down scaffolding, ladders and other support structures for installations.
  • Corrected surface imperfections and filled chipped, cracked and broken bricks with fillers and adhesives.

Education

High School Diploma -

Whiteswan
Yakima, WA
12-1997

Heavy Machinery Operator - Construction Equipment Operation

Yakima Job Corps
Yakima, WA
12-1997

Some College (No Degree) - Automotive-Body Technology

Yakima Valley Community College
Yakima, WA

Skills

  • Building upkeep
  • Emergency Response
  • Carpentry
  • Masonry
  • Painting
  • Roof maintenance
  • Repair work
  • Grounds Maintenance
  • Cabinet installation
  • Commercial construction experience
  • Welding Techniques
  • Flooring Installation
  • Drywall
  • Household Repairs

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Handyman

Allen Bjyork
01.2021 - 09.2023

Floor Masonry

Sound Tile And Concrete Surfaces
06.2014 - 08.2017

High School Diploma -

Whiteswan

Heavy Machinery Operator - Construction Equipment Operation

Yakima Job Corps

Some College (No Degree) - Automotive-Body Technology

Yakima Valley Community College

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