Rodrigo Cruz Jr
Bell Gardens,CA
Summary
- Handyman Helper & Assistant with a strong work ethic and 6 years of experience. Skilled in concrete finishing, wood framing, tiling, copper plumbing, landscaping and flooring repairs. Personable and a team player. Expertise in the use of power tools.
- Reliable worker committed to high quality workmanship, following safety code regulations, following verbal instructions from management staff and a willingness to learn.
- To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Handyman Helper/Assistant
Cruz Handyman Services
01.2021 - Current
- Responsible for wide variety of duties including, pipe fitting, painting, carpentry, installation, building repair.
- Loaded and unloaded building materials used for construction.
- Followed standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment.
- Monitored inventory and reported items to be restocked for each job.
- Prepared and cleaned construction sites by removing debris.
- Responded to customer requests via telephone and email.
- Kept tool, material and equipment inventory updated.
- Cleaned, repaired and inspected units to ensure they were ready for new tenant move-ins.
- Removed and repaired carpet and wood flooring.
- Performed basic plumbing repairs such as installing new toilets, replacing faucets, unclogging drains and maintaining gutters.
- Accurately read, understood, and carried out written instructions.
- Filled chipped, cracked and broken broken bricks and tiles with adhesives and grouting materials to correct surface imperfections.
- Maintained positive relationships with all customers.
- Monitored inventory and reported items to be restocked for each job.
- Dug trenches, back-filled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
- Operated wide variety of equipment to prepare for new construction.
- Prepared and cleaned construction sites by removing debris.
- Set ladders, scaffolds and hoists in place for taking supplies to roofs.
- Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.
- Followed standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment.
- Applied caulk, sealants and other agents to installed surfaces.
- Cut and deburred pipes whenever repairing copper and PVC plumbing.
- Properly poured, set and cured concrete.
- Installed drywall, ceilings, trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings.
- Shaped or cut materials to specified measurements using hand tools, machines and power saws.
- Mixed mortar to lay bricks, stones and concrete sidewalks.
- Operated drills, paving breakers and powered abrasive saws to cut or demolish bricks and concrete.
- Performed basic masonry tasks such as tuckpointing, caulking, grinding and other required duties.
- Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
Electrician Trainee/Laborer
Best Electric
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Studied building schematics to determine location of wiring and equipment.
- Worked under supervision of Journeyman Electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
- Pulled wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors.
- Helped complete system installations, digging trenches and breaking up concrete.
- Installed appropriate parts to bring electrical power to audio and visual equipment, signaling devices and heating or cooling systems.
- Adhered to work site safety protocols and reported potential hazards.
- Safely and accurately measured, cut, and bent EMT & Rigid Conduit using Bandsaw, Reciprocating Saw & Hand Conduit Bender.
- Repaired defects in walls including holes.
- Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
- Mixed, spread and patched concrete to specifications.
- Deburred EMT & Rigid Conduit before pulling wires.
Line Cook
Lock & Key Social Drinkery
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Safely used kitchen equipment and reduced risk of injuries and burns.
- Sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment by cleaning grills, griddles, ovens and fryers
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Handyman Helper & Assistant
Cruz Handyman Services
07.2012 - 11.2018
- Responsible for wide variety of duties including, pipe fitting, painting, carpentry, installation, building repair.
- Loaded and unloaded building materials used for construction.
- Followed standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment.
- Monitored inventory and reported items to be restocked for each job.
- Prepared and cleaned construction sites by removing debris.
- Responded to customer requests via telephone and email.
- Kept tool, material and equipment inventory updated.
- Cleaned, repaired and inspected units to ensure they were ready for new tenant move-ins.
- Removed and repaired carpet and wood flooring.
- Performed basic plumbing repairs such as installing new toilets, replacing faucets, unclogging drains and maintaining gutters.
- Accurately read, understood, and carried out written instructions.
- Filled chipped, cracked and broken broken bricks and tiles with adhesives and grouting materials to correct surface imperfections.
- Maintained positive relationships with all customers.
- Monitored inventory and reported items to be restocked for each job.
- Dug trenches, back-filled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
- Operated wide variety of equipment to prepare for new construction.
- Prepared and cleaned construction sites by removing debris.
- Set ladders, scaffolds and hoists in place for taking supplies to roofs.
- Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.
- Followed standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment.
- Applied caulk, sealants and other agents to installed surfaces.
Electrician Helper
Best Electric
04.2017 - 05.2017
- Measured and cut required supplies such as wire and conduit.
- Transported equipment and workers between job sites using company vehicles .
- Assisted electrician in basic tasks such as handling tools and completing maintenance work orders.
- Dug trenches to replace damaged conduit and wires, back-filled holes and compacted earth.
- Aided crews in joining, wrapping and sealing sections of pipe.
Real Estate Salesman
Coldwell Banker VIP
11.2013 - 03.2014
- Consistently provided professional, friendly and engaging service.
- Delivered quality service by providing a warm and welcoming environment.
- Communicated with clients to understand their property needs and preferences
- Work well with others to accomplish a goal.
- Warm and welcoming to make customer feel comfortable.
Education
High School Diploma -
Warren High School
Downey2011
Skills
- Fast learner
- Good with people
- Positive attitude
- Team player
- Attentive to detail
- Strong verbal communication
Timeline
Handyman Helper/Assistant
Cruz Handyman Services
01.2021 - Current
Electrician Trainee/Laborer
Best Electric
05.2019 - 08.2020
Line Cook
Lock & Key Social Drinkery
01.2019 - 05.2019
Electrician Helper
Best Electric
04.2017 - 05.2017
Real Estate Salesman
Coldwell Banker VIP
11.2013 - 03.2014
Handyman Helper & Assistant
Cruz Handyman Services
07.2012 - 11.2018
High School Diploma -
Warren High School