Stephen MacDonald
North English,IA
Summary
Hardworking Construction Worker experienced in operating heavy machinery and managing site safety. Delivered high productivity and efficiency through effective teamwork and problem-solving under tight deadlines. Committed to cultivating trust and productive relationships while implementing skilled trades to meet customer needs.
Overview
1
1
Language
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Worker
CCVS
North Liberty, Iowa
07.2026 - 10.2026
- Supported CCVS crews with site cleanup and material handling.
- Operated hand tools for framing, demolition, and basic repairs.
- Loaded, moved, and stacked lumber, concrete, and construction supplies.
- Prepared work areas by setting up barricades, tools, and equipment.
- Inspected tools before use and maintained clean, organized workspaces.
- Communicated with foreman and crew members about daily construction tasks.
- Utilized power tools such as saws, drills, and sanders on projects.
- Cleaned job sites daily, removing debris, dirt, and hazardous materials to maintain safety and organization.
- Coordinated with onsite workers to facilitate timely completion of construction tasks.
- Measured distances accurately using tape measures or laser measuring devices.
- Inspected work areas for safety issues before beginning any task.
- Built temporary supports during construction processes such as shoring up beams or columns until they are set in place permanently.
- Used laser measuring tools to calculate lengths, widths, and heights.
- Operated a variety of tools to excavate, move and grade earth for foundations, trenches and roads.
- Installed formwork for concrete structures according to specifications.
- Lifted heavy objects into place with cranes or hoists.
- Resolved on-site problems promptly to maintain workflow and prevent larger issues.
- Utilized two-way radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators.
- Performed lock-out-tag-out procedures on equipment prior to service work to promote workplace safety.
- Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
- Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
Custodian
Williamsburg junior high in high school
Williamsburg, IA
06.2022 - 06.2026
- Supported CCVS crews with site cleanup and material handling.
- Operated hand tools for framing, demolition, and basic repairs.
- Loaded, moved, and stacked lumber, concrete, and construction supplies.
- Cleaned classrooms, hallways, restrooms, and cafeteria areas at Williamsburg junior high school.
- Sanitized desks, doors, fixtures, and high-touch surfaces throughout school buildings.
- Restocked soap, paper towels, and restroom supplies in student and staff areas.
- Removed trash, debris, and spills from classrooms, gymnasium, and common spaces.
- Set up custodial equipment and maintained floor care tools for daily use.
- Locked and unlocked school entrances during morning and evening building routines.
- Reported maintenance issues and safety concerns to school administration promptly.
- Supported event cleanup, special room setups, and after-hours custodial coverage.
- Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors; cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, and other common areas; emptying trash cans and disposing of waste appropriately.
- Cleaning windows, mirrors, walls, and ceilings; dusting furniture and wiping down surfaces.
- Stocking restrooms with necessary paper products such as toilet paper and paper towels; replenishing soap dispensers when needed.
- Wiped down various surfaces with approved cleaning products to prevent growth of bacteria and viruses.
- Wet and spot mopped to clean floors and other surfaces in public corridors.
- Kept building interiors appealing with routine deep cleaning of high-traffic areas.
- Vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance.
- Operating floor buffers, pressure washers, carpet cleaners, vacuums, ladders, snow blowers, leaf blowers safely.
- Maintaining an organized storage area for custodial supplies and equipment; ordering additional items when needed.
- Maintaining the security of the building by locking doors after hours; ensuring all entrances are closed securely.
- Assisted with special projects related to custodial care.
- Setting up chairs and tables for events taking place in the building's common areas; organizing supplies for upcoming events.
- Maintained accountability for building keys, master keys and access cards.
- Adhering strictly to health and safety regulations while performing duties.
- Checked and stocked inventory throughout the facility to meet expected demands.
- Discarded cardboard boxes and trash in compactors and balers.
- Responding quickly to emergency situations such as flooding or spills in order to minimize damage to property or injury to personnel.
- Monitoring inventory levels of consumable items like toiletries and garbage bags throughout the facility and restocking shelves accordingly.
- Handled and labeled hazardous chemicals safely to prevent workplace injuries.
- Inspected exterior and interior of building for service issues and reported damages and needed repairs to supervisor.
- Ensuring all equipment is properly maintained and serviced regularly according to manufacturer guidelines.
- Performed landscaping tasks and removed litter to maintain grounds.
- Recycling materials whenever possible in accordance with company policy and local disposal regulations.
- Stripped, sealed, finished and polished floors to maintain longevity and health.
- Dusted furniture and equipment to maintain cleanliness.
- Followed company uniform, performance and security policies with every job.
- Checked inventory for required supplies and made lists for needed cleaning products.
- Cleared snow, leaves, trash and debris from steps, walkways and areas around building entrances and exits, maintaining cleanliness and appearance of premises.
- Mixed cleaning solutions using water and detergents or acids for effective cleaning.
- Notified managers of repair needs or additions to building operating systems.
- Removed snow from sidewalks using snowplows, snow blowers, or snow shovels.
Machine Operator
Dkmmfg
Victor, IA
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Supported CCVS crews with site cleanup and material handling.
- Operated hand tools for framing, demolition, and basic repairs.
- Loaded, moved, and stacked lumber, concrete, and construction supplies.
- Operated Dkmmfg machine equipment to support daily production runs.
- Inspected finished components for quality and reported defects to supervisors.
- Loaded raw materials and staged supplies for continuous manufacturing flow.
- Cleaned machinery and maintained work area for safe Dkmmfg operations.
- Trained new operators on machine setup and standard procedures.
- Recorded production data and completed shift reports for Dkmmfg records.
- Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
- Perform periodic maintenance on machines such as cleaning and lubrication.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
- Keep detailed reports of maintenance activities performed on machinery.
- Check products for accuracy using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges.
- Replace worn tools, sharpen cutting tools, adjust machinery components.
- Trained new operators and implemented new division operator training program to improve retention rates and increase production.
- Read blueprints and job orders to determine product specifications and tooling instructions.
- Identify areas where improvements can be made in terms of efficiency or cost savings.
- Responded to and initiated proper corrections to process alarms.
- Promoted efficient operation of production processes through careful control system monitoring
- Maintained proper chemical inventories.
- Executed field service on water main and hydrant repairs, valve maintenance, and water meter change-outs.
Education
GED
Iowa City, IASkills
- Concrete formwork
- Concrete finishing
- Site preparation
- Drywall hanging
- Painting and finishing
- Scaffold building
- Demolition experience
- Cabinet installation
- Carpentry expertise
- Laser measurement
- Blueprint reading
- Power tool use
- Hand tool operation
- Trench excavation
- Site maintenance
- Material handling
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety inspections
- Lockout tagout
- Safety and compliance
- Team communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Inventory control
- Power tool use
- Trench excavation
- Concrete finishing
Languages
Asl
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Construction Worker
CCVS
07.2026 - 10.2026
Custodian
Williamsburg junior high in high school
06.2022 - 06.2026
Machine Operator
Dkmmfg
05.2021 - 06.2022
GED