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Victor Rodriguez Jr.

Chicago,IL

Summary

Organized and dependable Bilingual Carpenter successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals focused on completing construction projects on time or ahead of schedule.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Carpenter Journeyman

Waltech, Alliance, IDI,
10.2023 - Current
  • Read and interpreted blueprints to follow specifications of projects.
  • Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools, and required assistance.
  • Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
  • Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
  • Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
  • Inspected job sites to identify potential hazards and establish protection and safety standards.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives.
  • Installed insulation, trim and other finishing touches.
  • Installed drywall, ceilings, trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings.
  • Cut and shaped materials to meet outlined measurements.
  • Built and hung custom doors and frames.
  • Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
  • Repaired damaged doors, windows and other structures.
  • Safely operated electric cordless and hammer drills and cutting torches.
  • Assembled and installed furniture and cabinetry.

Union Steward

Carpenters Regional Council, Local 1
08.2012 - Current
  • Completed in-depth investigations into issues pertaining to discipline and grievance management and recommended strategies.
  • Mediated discussions between employer and employee representatives in attempt to reconcile differences.
  • Reduced grievances and arbitration needs by educating frontline managers on techniques for enhancing interactions between labor and leadership.
  • Participated in labor-management meetings to discuss labor issues.
  • Interpreted and advised on labor relations policies and previously negotiated agreements.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Education

Associate of Arts -

Lincoln Land Community College
Springfield, IL

Skills

  • Hand and Power Tools
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Scaffolding Construction
  • Drywalling, Edge Joining
  • Basic Electrical Knowledge
  • OSHA Regulations
  • Commercial Construction, Concrete, Building Envelope
  • Hardware
  • S&H Foundations for Safety Leadership
  • Smart Mark
  • Welding

Certification

Building Envelope Air Sealing Certification

Hardware

Powder Actuated Tool Certification

Steward Training Course

Timeline

Carpenter Journeyman

Waltech, Alliance, IDI,
10.2023 - Current

Union Steward

Carpenters Regional Council, Local 1
08.2012 - Current

Associate of Arts -

Lincoln Land Community College
Victor Rodriguez Jr.