Ricardo Navarro
Victorville,CA
Summary
Dynamic Concrete Finisher with a proven track record at Eddie Gutierrez, Concrete. Expert in concrete finishing and float finishing, ensuring high-quality surfaces that enhance client satisfaction. Committed to worksite safety and compliance, I effectively trained new employees while optimizing project efficiency through meticulous attention to detail and strong teamwork.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Reinforcing Iron Worker
C M C Rebar
11.2010 - Current
- Examined architectural drawings and blueprints to establish reinforcement requirements.
- Ensured compliance with OSHA safety guidelines for height safety and hazardous material handling.
- Positioned rebar and iron reinforcements after concrete pouring to enhance structural integrity.
- Fastened iron rods and steel mesh using wire and spot welds for stability.
- Prioritized job site safety while overseeing load suspension, welding, and cutting activities.
- Maneuvered support structures before and after concrete pouring through cutting, welding, or bending.
- Collaborated with electricians and plumbers to reinforce walls while routing essential lines.
- Trained new employees on industry best practices to uphold quality standards.
Concrete Finisher
Eddie Gutierrez, Concrete.concrete
09.2005 - 11.2010
- Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
- Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
- Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
- Mixed, spread, and patched concrete to specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth transitions between different phases of the concrete placement process.
- Maintained clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.
- Shoveled materials such as dirt, gravel, and asphalt.
- Created specific finishes on poured concrete.
- Enhanced overall job site safety by ensuring proper usage of tools and equipment during concrete finishing processes.
- Assisted crew members with positioning trucks and moved discharge chute to guide concrete into forms.
- Demonstrated versatility by successfully completing various types of concrete projects, including residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
- Minimized downtime during projects by properly maintaining tools, equipment, and machinery essential for efficient execution of tasks related to concrete finishing.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper techniques and best practices for concrete finishing tasks.
- Adapted quickly to changing job site requirements or unforeseen challenges without compromising quality or exceeding deadlines in completing assigned tasks related to concrete finishing.
- Routinely lifted and moved items weighing up to Number pounds.
- Supported overall project success through expert knowledge of curing times, weather conditions, and other variables affecting final results in the concrete finishing process.
- Served as a reliable resource for team members and supervisors alike when it came to understanding the nuances of concrete finishing, ensuring all decisions were made with optimal results in mind.
- Increased client satisfaction by efficiently addressing concerns and providing high-quality finished surfaces.
- Customized textures and finishes to meet client specifications, contributing to high customer satisfaction.
- Increased project efficiency by preparing base for concrete pouring, including compacting soil and laying out wire mesh.
- Achieved smooth finishes by operating power vibrator to compact concrete.
- Ensured uniformity and quality of surface finish by selecting appropriate tools and methods for each project.
- Monitored concrete as it was poured, spread, and leveled, adjusting work for weather conditions.
- Enhanced team productivity, guiding less experienced workers on proper finishing techniques.
- Set concrete forms, ensuring alignments and depths for optimal structural integrity.
- Contributed to aesthetic quality of projects by creating decorative textures in concrete surfaces.
- Prepared and placed concrete to create sidewalks, driveways, or patios.
- Troweled and finished concrete to create textured or decorative surfaces.
- Handled repairs on concrete finishing equipment, keeping tools operational.
- Cut, chipped, or sawed concrete to create desired shapes.
- Installed forms for shaping, insulating, or creating decorative effects in concrete.
- Repaired damaged items using different chemicals and tools.
Fiber Glass Technician.
Duffy Boats Duffy Care and Service
06.2002 - 08.2005
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives by participating in training programs focused on industry best practices for fiberglass technology.
- Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale projects on time and within budget constraints.
- Optimized material usage by calculating accurate measurements for each project based on specifications provided by clients or supervisors.
- Enhanced production efficiency by maintaining and repairing equipment used in the fiberglass manufacturing process.
- Increased workplace safety with proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials, including resin and catalysts.
- Developed a reputation for exceptional craftsmanship by consistently producing high-quality fiberglass products that met or exceeded client expectations.
- Achieved precise alignment of fiberglass components using hand tools, power tools, and specialized equipment.
Landscaping Maintenance
D and D Landscaping
03.1997 - 05.2002
- Consistently met budget constraints while still delivering high-quality results in all aspects of landscaping maintenance work.
- Improved overall garden aesthetics through meticulous maintenance of plants, trees, and shrubs.
- Improved team efficiency with diligent maintenance of equipment and supplies.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Developed expertise in operating various landscaping tools such as mowers, trimmers, blowers efficiently ensuring the safety of self and others.
- Adapted quickly to changing weather conditions while maintaining productivity levels in challenging environments.
- Planted bulbs, trees, bushes, and flowers for residential and commercial clients.
- Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.
- Contributed to team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration on assigned tasks.
- Maintained client satisfaction by providing timely and professional landscape maintenance services.
- Revitalized garden areas by planting seasonal flowers, plants, and maintaining mulch beds.
- Preserved property value through regular upkeep of grounds and outdoor spaces.
- Ensured client satisfaction through open communication addressing questions or concerns regarding project progress or results.
- Demonstrated strong work ethic with consistent punctuality, attention to detail, and commitment to task completion on time or ahead of schedule.
- Promoted safety by utilizing personal protective equipment and following established guidelines during all tasks.
- Reduced water usage by installing efficient irrigation systems for sustainable landscaping practices.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Prepared soil for planting and sowing.
- Assisted with irrigation system maintenance and repair.
- Developed and maintained efficient irrigation system for outdoor areas.
- Coordinated with other landscaping professionals to improve outdoor areas.
Custodial Maintenance Worker
Valley College
09.1995 - 01.1997
- Enhanced facility cleanliness by performing regular custodial tasks such as sweeping, mopping, and dusting.
- Demonstrated versatility in maintaining various types of spaces, including offices, restrooms, common areas, and exterior grounds.
- Supported a positive public image for the facility by maintaining pristine grounds and exterior spaces, including walkways, parking lots, and entryways.
- Ensured proper usage of cleaning chemicals by following established guidelines and safety procedures.
- Contributed to a positive work atmosphere through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues and supervisors.
- Maintained a safe environment for building occupants by promptly addressing spills, hazards, and other safety concerns.
- Completed all assigned tasks within designated timeframes, consistently meeting or exceeding expectations for punctuality and productivity.
- Reduced maintenance costs by proactively identifying and addressing minor repairs before they escalated into major issues.
- Streamlined daily workflows by organizing supplies and equipment for easy access during routine maintenance tasks.
- Achieved high levels of satisfaction from management, consistently meeting cleanliness standards.
- Streamlined waste disposal processes, effectively managing recycling and trash removal.
- Used vacuum and shampooers to clean carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.
- Performed daily facility checklists for cleaning floors, wiping down glass entryways and collecting trash.
- Helped outside crew complete grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing grass, trimming bushes and removing debris.
- Used power scrubbing and waxing machines to scrub and polish floors.
- Responded immediately to calls from personnel to clean up spills and wet floors.
- Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
- Operated buffers and burnishers to clean and polish floors.
- Cleaned walls and ceilings with special reach tools following regular schedule.
- Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.
- Kept public pathways clear of safety hazards and spills with regular checks and attention.
- Identified repair needs and major maintenance concerns, and escalated issues to management.
Education
Jefferson High School,
Skills
- Positive mindset and teamwork abilities
- Adaptable problem-solving strategies
- Efficient time management practices
- Power tool operation safety standards
- Surface leveling expertise
- Formwork construction skills
- Groundskeeping with mowing expertise
- Weed control and waste disposal strategies
- Irrigation system knowledge
- Reliability in punctuality
- Basic repair capabilities and cleaning expertise
- Sanitation practices
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Reinforcing Iron Worker
C M C Rebar
11.2010 - Current
Concrete Finisher
Eddie Gutierrez, Concrete.concrete
09.2005 - 11.2010
Fiber Glass Technician.
Duffy Boats Duffy Care and Service
06.2002 - 08.2005
Landscaping Maintenance
D and D Landscaping
03.1997 - 05.2002
Custodial Maintenance Worker
Valley College
09.1995 - 01.1997
Jefferson High School,
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