Clifford Smith
Toronto,ON
Summary
Experienced Construction Laborer offering 20 years experience of combining physical stamina and organizational skills to keep projects running smoothly. Natural leader overseeing planned work environments and meeting safety standards. Superior problem-solving and multi-tasking skills. Detail-oriented approach to handling complicated scheduling and time management considerations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction General Labourer
Toronto Drywall
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted in the demolition of existing structures and removal of debris
- Loaded and unloaded building materials onto trucks for transport to job sites
- Maintained tools and equipment, ensuring they were always clean and in good working order
- Measured, cut and installed siding materials to specified dimensions
- Prepared surfaces for siding installation by sanding, scraping, cleaning or removing old siding
- Installed flashing around windows, doors and other openings in walls
- Inspected work sites for safety hazards before beginning work
- Utilized hand tools such as hammers, saws and drills in order to complete projects
- Checked that the siding was level using a spirit level tool.
Construction Worker
Self Employed Services
Toronto, ON
01.2009 - 06.2023
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Maintained clean and organized job sites, contributing to a safe working environment for all employees.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Gathered and disposed of worksite debris to remove safety hazards.
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Completed construction projects on time by adhering to strict deadlines and prioritizing tasks appropriately.
- Assisted with basic carpentry work such as installing wooden floors and crown molding.
- Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
- Assisted with successful, time-sensitive renovations of various structures.
- Adapted quickly to changing project requirements, demonstrating flexibility and resourcefulness in adjusting schedules and priorities accordingly.
- Measured dimensions of finished pieces for conformance to specifications.
- Contributed to a positive work culture by fostering teamwork among staff through open communication channels, which led to higher overall productivity levels during projects.
- Improved client satisfaction by delivering high-quality workmanship consistently, following up on feedback, and addressing concerns promptly.
- Mentored junior team members, providing guidance on construction methods and techniques to improve their skillsets over time.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Installed drywall, siding and other structural components.
- Mixed and poured concrete for variety of projects.
- Provided labor support to carpenters, masons and other skilled trades.
- Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.
- Assisted in digging, trenching and backfilling trenches and foundations.
- Finished surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in houses and buildings with paneling, paint and hand tools.
- Helped with erecting scaffolding and ladders.
Skills
- Scaffolding Setup
- Insulation Installation
- Drywall Installation
- Flooring Installation
- Painting techniques
- Site cleanup
- Power Tool Usage
- Formwork construction
- Demolition Procedures
- Framing Techniques
- Rebar Placement
- Bricklaying Basics
- Scaffold building
- Team-oriented and dependable
- Power Tool Operation
- Safety and compliance
- Framing
- Carpentry
- Demolition
- Construction Renovation
Timeline
Construction General Labourer
Toronto Drywall
08.2023 - 02.2024
Construction Worker
Self Employed Services
01.2009 - 06.2023