KENNETH GRABOWSKI
COLORADO SPRINGS,CO
Summary
A highly organized, accomplished and talented candidate with extensive knowledge of handling daily tasks. I am seeking a responsible position where I can utilize my skills and abilities to fulfill the needs of clients and the organization. I am a resourceful individual with many decades of active experience as a Lead Carpenter Foreman.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Facility Maintenance Technician
Lockheed Martin
07.2023 - Current
- Provide general and detailed maintenance (either with direct or indirect supervision)
- Patching, painting, hardware repairs and other repair/replacement work as required
- Routine facility and equipment maintenance repair
- Snow removal
- Concrete work
- Epoxy floor repair
- Door lock repair
- Manage time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
Lead Carpenter Foreman
Janecyk Construction
08.2020 - 02.2023
- Addressed employee issues and conflicts, applying listening and communication skills to promote quick resolution
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands
- Kept accurate records of materials used, employee timesheets, client issues and accident reports
- Inspected work performed by carpentry crews to check completion of job specifications
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace
- Supervised teams of up to 20 Carpenters, answering questions and providing feedback on work progress
- Observed all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures to prevent mishaps and injuries on job sites
Lead Carpenter Foreman
Lakewood Construction
08.2000 - 08.2020
- Kept accurate records of materials used, employee timesheets, client issues and accident reports
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites, verifying supply readiness prior to project start
- Observed all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures to prevent mishaps and injuries on job sites
- Supervised teams of up to 30 Carpenters
- Maintained zero site accidents and lost work days for 20 years
- Analyzed project blueprints and specifications to identify exact number of Carpenters needed to complete the job
- Mechanical aptitude in dealing with wrenches, hammers, forklifts, and other similar tools
- Excellent mathematical skills and strong attention to detail
- Collaborated with Electricians, Welders, and Maintenance Teams to complete projects efficiently
Lead Carpenter Foreman
Janecyk Construction
06.1988 - 08.2000
- Started Apprentice Program
- Installed walls, floors, ceilings, and roofs using materials such as: wood, steel, metal and composites of multiple materials
- Fitted and installed window frames, doors, door frames, door hardware, interior and exterior trim using a carpenter's level, plumb bob, and laser levels
- Erected scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground levels
- Studied specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required
- Shaped materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws
- Followed established safety rules and regulations and maintaining a safe and clean environment
- Built or repaired cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, or other wooden fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machines, hand tools, or power tools
- Assembled and fastened materials to make frameworks or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue
- Removed damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace, using hand tools
- Inspected ceiling or floor tile, wall coverings, siding, glass, or woodwork to detect broken or damaged structures
- Moved necessary materials around jobsite as assigned
- Cleaned up worksite debris
Education
Trade School in Carpentry -
Carpenters Apprentice Program
Elk Grove Village, IL01.1992
Skills
- Supervising experience (10 years)
- Commercial & Residential Carpentry - Reading of Blueprints & Schematics - Proficient in Bluebeam & Procore Software - Installation of Ceiling Systems - Jobsite Maintenance - Material & Time Estimates - Drywalling - Interior Light Gauge Framing - Structural Steel Framing - Fall Protection - Scaffold Erection - Door & Hardware Installation
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Utilizing rigging equipment, hoists, cranes, and forklifts to safely move heavy components
- Strong problem-solving and teamwork abilities
Additional Information
February 2023 I moved permanently to this amazing state from Chicago and I am happy to call Colorado my home! I have been raised in the Construction Industry in Chicagoland my whole life. My Father owned Delta Drywall from 1970-1983. I followed in my Father's footsteps and went into the Apprentice Program in 1988. I started running work as a third year apprentice and have been doing so ever since. I can run a job starting from the layout to dropping the last ceiling tile, or swinging the last door. I have ran all kinds of commercial construction jobs from interior office buildouts, to exterior structural framing, retail, grocery stores and car dealerships. I am looking forward to bringing my set of skills to a new company.
Certification
- Construction Local Union No. 272
- OSHA 10 Card No. 000293785
- City of Chicago User Safety Training & Testing on Suspended Scaffolding Card
- Professional Inspection Certificate No. 27338
Timeline
Facility Maintenance Technician
Lockheed Martin
07.2023 - Current
Lead Carpenter Foreman
Janecyk Construction
08.2020 - 02.2023
Lead Carpenter Foreman
Lakewood Construction
08.2000 - 08.2020
Lead Carpenter Foreman
Janecyk Construction
06.1988 - 08.2000
Trade School in Carpentry -
Carpenters Apprentice Program
References Available
References Available Upon Request