Zachary Gonzalez

My responsibilities include:

• Performing regular maintenance on front loaders, excavators, skid steers, conveyors and any other equipment we may be using. This includes: daily greasing, oil changes, filter changes, keeping machines clean and inspecting for potential problems
• Perform mechanical maintenance, replacing broken and worn parts on machines and conveyors, changing excavator buckets and blades, and adjusting moving parts for optimal operation
• Operating front loaders and skid steers to assist in unloading barges
• Securing barge loads to our spud barge using appropriate knots and techniques
• Maintain clean and clear deck to ensure safe operations
• Operating fork lifts
• Utilize hand and power tools to complete daily tasks efficiently

• Executed apartment clean outs after tenant departures, remodeled units, and ensured readiness for new tenants. Tasks included sheetrock installation, painting, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, landscaping, electrical work, and janitorial services.
• Carpentry: demolishing and installing studs, floor/ceiling joists, balcony hand rails, plywood sub flooring, wood siding(T111 board), baseboards, kitchen and bathroom cabinets, doors(interior/exterior framing/casing and hanging doors), and constructing/destructing and working on scaffolding.
• Painting: painting walls, ceilings, wood trim, doors, cabinets, shelving, paint-on countertop finishes, paint on tub finishes, handrails, as well as exterior brick, siding, and wood trim
• Painting: painting walls, ceilings, wood trim, doors, cabinets, shelving, paint-on countertop finishes, paint on tub finishes, handrails, as well as exterior brick, siding, and wood trim. Sanding and refinishing/painting furniture and stair treads.
• HVAC: assisting in recharging a/c units, and removing and installing a/c units.
• Plumbing: demolishing and installing tubs, tub drains/overflows, sinks, commodes, dishwashers, and assisting in installing water heaters.
• Electrical: removing and installing light fixtures
• Landscaping: cutting grass, weed eating, edging, and planting and pruning gardens.

• My responsibilities at this company included: operating a piling machine to unload dump trucks and semi trucks
• Collected and labeled beet samples for analysis
• Taking and tagging beet samples

• Responsible for: janitorial duties, inflating rafts, loading and unloading rafts from the tops of buses, fitting customers with safety gear, and instructing them on river etiquette and safety
• Guided customers' rafts down the Pigeon River in a safe, informative, and entertaining manner, positioned at the stern, steering the boat with a paddle, and calling paddle commands through class 1-3+ rapids.
• Delivered safety briefings and paddle commands before launch
• Fitted guests with life jackets and rafting gear
• Rescued customers from the water when they fell out of the raft

• Closed sales for labor and materials
• Assisted and advised customers with product selection in showroom
• Finalized contracts for labor and material sales
• Measured houses, businesses, new construction; analyzed blueprints, and calculated and provided quotations and bids for flooring and bathroom finishes/remodeling
• Reviewed blueprints and drawings to determine the scope of projects accurately
• Conducted and attended job site walkthroughs
• Communicated effectively with clients regarding progress updates
• Coordinated installation crews across simultaneous projects
• Maintained inventory list of items used on job sites to provide reordering details
• Created materials lists and procured all materials required for projects
• Inspected rooms for any obstacles and potential problems that could interfere with installation process
• Inspected completed installations for quality and accuracy
• Resolved customer complaints related to flooring installations promptly
• Provided advice on which type of flooring would best suit customer's needs
• Demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills when unexpected issues arose during jobs
• Consulted with technical experts on flooring and bath products needed for various projects
• Presented showroom samples for tile, hardwood, laminate, vinyl and carpet
• Utilized online estimating and billing platforms
• Kept an organized library of project paperwork, product samples, and product showroom
• Assisted in loading and unloading trucks with supplies needed for job sites.
• Trained and oversaw three other office employees
• Managed and figured profits and pay for everyone involved in each project, including the company
• Collected and handled payments of up to, but not limited to $100,000 at a time

• Prepared sandwiches, baked bread and cookies, and ensured food was ready for customers
• Restocked shelves and maintained cleanliness of shop to provide a welcoming environment
• Balanced cash register at end of each night and secured shop for following day.

• Washed dishes and kept them neat and organized in a timely manner.
• Cleaned dishes, glassware, and cookware for plantation dining service.
• Sanitized kitchen surfaces, sinks, and food prep areas throughout shifts.
• Organized clean service ware for banquet events and guest meals.

• I was a flooring installer. My responsibilities included:
• Installing tile, wood, vinyl, carpet, laminate flooring, and wall base trim
• Subfloor preparation
• This was summer work between school years