Samotheous Parker
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Experienced Scaffold Builder with strong scaffold erection, dismantling, safety inspections, and OSHA compliance skills. Known for safe worksite organization, equipment checks, and clear team communication.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Scaffold Builder
BrandSafway
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
09.2026 - Current
- Set up staging areas for materials and tools used in construction projects involving scaffolding.
- Assisted in the dismantling of scaffold structures after completion of job.
- Coordinated with subcontractors to work specialty areas, heating or electrical wiring work.
- Inspected tiles, wall coverings or woodwork for breakage or damage.
- Bore boltholes in wood, masonry or concrete using electric or pneumatic drill.
- Fashioned frameworks or props using hand tools and wood screws, nails or glue.
- Executed carpentry projects independently, managing tasks from start to finish.
Scaffold Builder
I&I
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
05.2024 - 06.2025
- Coordinated subcontractor efforts for specialty areas, including heating and electrical wiring.
- Drilled boltholes in wood, masonry, and concrete using electric or pneumatic drill to enable structural integrity. in wood, masonry or concrete using electric or pneumatic drill.
- Constructed frameworks with hand tools and wood screws, nails, or glue.
- Installed windows, flooring, or trim using hand or power tools.
- Inspected tiles, wall coverings, and woodwork for damage to ensure quality standards.
Scaffold Builder
PMI
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Inspected scaffolding for structural integrity prior to use.
- Installed guardrails, planks, ladders, and other safety equipment on scaffolds.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on all equipment used in the erection or dismantlement of scaffolds.
- Set up staging areas for materials and tools used in construction projects involving scaffolding.
- Assisted in the dismantling of scaffold structures after completion of job.
- Performed visual inspections on all completed work before signoff from supervisor.
Scaffold Builder
Petrin Corporation
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
02.2019 - 08.2021
- Safely and accurately built scaffolding in confined spaces like cooling towers.
- Assisted crew members with scaffold assembly, adjustments, and access needs.
- Installed guardrails, planks, ladders, and other safety equipment on scaffolds.
- Loaded, unloaded, and organized scaffold materials for crews.
- Transported tools, supplies, and materials needed for erecting or dismantling scaffolds using hand trucks or forklifts.
- Maintained tools, equipment, and work areas in clean condition.
- Operated machinery in busy environments and maintained safety around equipment, people and other projects.
- Assisted in the dismantling of scaffold structures after completion of job.
Scaffold Builder
Brock Services
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
03.2016 - 05.2017
- Erected and dismantled scaffolding systems on Sunbelt job sites.
- Inspected scaffold components for damage, wear, and proper fit.
- Secured frames, planks, braces, and tie-offs to safety standards.
- Read blueprints and layout drawings for scaffold placement.
- Loaded, unloaded, and organized scaffold materials for crews.
Eletrical
Triad Electric & Controls
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
03.2014 - 09.2015
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Recognized customer needs during interactions of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Painter
Petrin Corporation
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
03.2008 - 04.2010
- Worked closely with team members to coordinate project timelines and ensure efficient workflow.
- Communicated effectively with colleagues to share insights and improve painting processes.
- Regularly maintained and cleaned tools and equipment to ensure safety and optimal performance.
- Conducted routine inspections of painting equipment to prevent malfunctions and downtime.
- Protected floors, fixtures, and equipment with drop cloths and masking tape.
Education
High School Diploma -
Glen Oaks High
Baton Rouge, LA05-2006
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Scaffold erection
- Material handling
- Safety inspections
- Scaffold dismantling
- Equipment inspection
- Heavy lifting
- Team communication
- OSHA compliance
- Worksite organization
- Confined space entry
- Scaffolding set up
- Scaffolding disassembly
- Scaffolding erecting
- Personal protective equipment
- Permitting requirements
- Health and safety practices
- Tube and clamp scaffolding
- Hazard identification
- Lifting equipment
- Physical activity
- Scaffold inspection
- System scaffolding
- Rigging skills
- Site cleanup
- Construction safety
Timeline
Scaffold Builder
BrandSafway
09.2026 - Current
Scaffold Builder
I&I
05.2024 - 06.2025
Scaffold Builder
PMI
01.2022 - 02.2023
Scaffold Builder
Petrin Corporation
02.2019 - 08.2021
Scaffold Builder
Brock Services
03.2016 - 05.2017
Eletrical
Triad Electric & Controls
03.2014 - 09.2015
Painter
Petrin Corporation
03.2008 - 04.2010
High School Diploma -
Glen Oaks High