Ricardo Mercado Jr

Expert in assembling and maintaining classic cars using hand and power tools. Fabricated and welded project cars for customers. Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions. Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications. Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety. Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions. Tested machinery, equipment and parts to identify any defects. Disassembled broken and defective equipment to make repair. Did daily preventative maintenance on machinery.

Improved system performance by troubleshooting issues with piping systems and making necessary repairs or adjustments. Performed mechanical duties such as calibrating, tuning, addressing problems and preventive maintenance inspections. Cut and drilled holes in walls to permit passage of pipes. Used clamps and brackets to attach pipes to walls, structures and fixtures. Increased safety on job sites by adhering to industry best practices and company guidelines during all phases of installation and repair work. Performed mechanical duties such as calibrating, tuning, addressing problems and preventive maintenance inspections.

Delivery driver, (Class C) of company vehicles to local areas. Pulling glass and window orders off of the manifest and shipping paperwork, staging them on a doc and/or loading the pallets in the company vehicle. Ability to operate a fork lift. Window and glass replacer as needed. Build replacement screens as needed. Load, deliver and install screens as needed.

Daily driver (class C) of maintenance company vehicles, all while stocking and maintaining supplies, taking daily inventory of products needed for a day's work load. Installation of windows/glass/doors on a daily basis. Interpret architect structural plans. Ability to operate and use forklift, scaffolding, ladders and other construction equipment needed to install glass, doors, and windows. Implementing customer service expertise by calling and scheduling appointments for clients, greeting clients, and explain work to be performed.

Managed a team of skilled landscapers, fostering an environment of teamwork and open communication to deliver exceptional results. Daily use of lawn mowers, blowers, weed eater, chainsaw, rototiller, hoedad, maddock and any tools necessary to maintain client yards, businesses and/or tree removals. Developed comprehensive maintenance plans for clients, ensuring long-term health and beauty of their landscapes. Maintenance of all equipment. Loading trucks with tools and daily supplies. Maintain inventory and purchase supplies as needed. Collecting payments and making daily bank deposits.