Ron Hanks
Arlington,WA
Summary
Experienced Handyman with 18 years of experience in commercial and residential maintenance. Outstanding skills in carpentry, plumbing and electrical repairs. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Friendly and always willing to go extra mile to deliver satisfaction.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
General Handyman/House Painter
Self-employeed
01.2016 - Current
- Kept tool, material, and equipment inventory updated.
- Performed minor wall repair, installed drywall, and applied wallpaper.
- Performed basic electrical work and plumbing repairs such as installing new toilets, removing electrical wires, unclogging drains, and maintaining gutters.
- Installed lighting fixtures to improve lighting and increase energy efficiency.
- Assembled and installed new furniture for client's living room to improve comfort and functionality.
- Re-caulked and sealed windows doors and siding to prevent drafts and air leaks and minimize energy costs.
- Built and repaired decks, fences and sheds to improve overall appearance of homes
- Completed repair projects on time and under budget, resulting in significant increase in new client referrals.
- Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and other equipment.
- Prepared for new painting by removing previous materials with seam-cleaning, sandblasting, scraping, and sanding.
- Completed repair jobs to restore functionality to electric and plumbing systems.
- Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
- Continuously adhered to strict regulations as well as detailed instructions, guidelines and specifications.
- Safely and effectively handled wide range of cleaning products and solutions.
- Positively engaged with customers and maintained professional appearance as company representative.
- Removed trash and recyclables at end of each shift and disposed of items in proper receptacles.
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
- Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
- Reported issues to property manager so effective resolutions could be put into place.
Fire Inspector/Building Inspector
Contracted
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Located fire code violations and recommended actions to bring properties into compliance.
- Inspected physical condition of automatic sprinkler systems to report conditions and suggest repairs.
- Inspected buildings to locate hazardous conditions and fire code violations such as accumulations of combustible material, electrical wiring problems and inadequate or non-functional fire exits.
- Checked various multi-family residential and business construction sites to determine fire code compliance.
- Reviewed new fire safety construction documents for extinguisher placement, exit locations and standpipe locations.
- Wrote detailed reports of fire inspections, fire code violations observed and corrective recommendations offered.
- Developed and reviewed fire exit plans for new buildings.
- Reviewed blueprints and plans for new or remodeled buildings to verify structures met fire safety codes.
Education
Certification - Building Inspector
College of The Desert
Palm Desert, CA2022
Certification - Fire Inspection
Fire Academy
Rancho Cucamonga, CA2022
Skills
- Indoor and Outdoor Painting
- Power Washer
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Reading Blueprints and Manuals
- Minor Electrical Work
- Groundskeeping and Landscaping
- Pressure Washing
- Bathroom Remodeling
- Roofing
- Insulation Installation
- Plumbing
- Drywall Patching
Timeline
Fire Inspector/Building Inspector
Contracted
01.2022 - 07.2022
General Handyman/House Painter
Self-employeed
01.2016 - Current
Certification - Building Inspector
College of The Desert
Certification - Fire Inspection
Fire Academy
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