EMANUEL SANTOS

Lay bricks and blocks for commercial buildings and condos for SG constructors Lay brick for exterior of buildings and Lay blocks interior of building firewalls elevator shafts etc.

• Repaired damaged bricks by chipping out old mortar and replacing them.
• Grouted joints between units with mortar or grout mixture.
• Assisted other tradespeople such as carpenters, electricians, when necessary.
• Placed expansion joints in brickwork to prevent cracking due to temperature changes.
• Applied waterproofing materials to exterior surfaces of structures.
• Laid bricks in various patterns according to specifications.
• Installed flashing around window sills, door frames and rooflines.
• Determined required materials, job requirements, and task priorities according to work orders.
• Molded expansion joints and edges using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge.
• Broke or cut bricks, tiles and blocks to size, using trowel edge, hammer or power saw.
• Used trowel edges and hammers to break or cut brick and tiles to size.
• Measured distance from reference points and marked guidelines to lay out work with plumb bobs and levels.
• Participated in professional development classes and workshops to advance abilities.

• Constructed retaining walls for terracing applications.
• Checked verticality of walls using plumb bob or laser level equipment.
• Installed lintels, arches and other masonry structures.
• Applied waterproofing materials to exterior surfaces of structures.
• Laid bricks in various patterns according to specifications.
• Installed flashing around window sills, door frames and rooflines.
• Provided guidance and instruction to apprentices on proper techniques.
• Calculated angles and courses and determined vertical and horizontal alignment of courses.
• Measured distance from reference points and marked guidelines to lay out work with plumb bobs and levels.
• Participated in professional development classes and workshops to advance abilities.
• Guided large stones onto foundation locations using truck cranes, hoists and skids.
• Prepared for each job by accurately laying out wall patterns and foundation plans.

Lay bricks and stone and other similar materials for mattamy homes residential sector promoted to foreman for my dedication of work quality and attention to detail.

• Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing safety rules and regulations.
• Adhered to company policies while leading team members in completing tasks efficiently.
• Identified potential problems before they occurred through active monitoring of jobsite conditions.
• Planned and supervised daily operations of bricklaying crew.
• Organized and maintained materials, tools, and equipment for job sites.
• Prepared weekly reports outlining progress made on each project being worked on.
• Worked closely with supervisors to determine appropriate staffing levels on job sites.
• Performed administrative duties such as ordering supplies, filing paperwork, maintaining records.
• Managed the quality control of construction projects by inspecting workmanship and materials used.
• Prioritized tasks according to importance; delegated responsibilities accordingly.
• Evaluated performance of team members regularly to identify strengths and weaknesses for improvement opportunities.
• Ensured compliance with all applicable building codes and regulations.
• Created high-quality standards for masonry work completed by crew members.
• Provided on-site training to new workers in safety procedures, techniques, and task expectations.
• Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while working with hazardous materials.
• Coordinated with other tradespeople to ensure project timelines were met.
• Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
• Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
• Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
• Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
• Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
• Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
• Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
• Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
• Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
• Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.

• Checked verticality of walls using plumb bob or laser level equipment.
• Laid bricks in various patterns according to specifications.
• Installed lintels, arches and other masonry structures.
• Installed flashing around window sills, door frames and rooflines.
• Constructed retaining walls for terracing applications.
• Measured and cut bricks to specific dimensions using a range of hand tools. Alot of freestyle work.

Lay bricks and stone for residential homes in brampton for mattamy homes freestanding arches, stone skirts 45 degree bricks work on custom homes soldiers,stackbonds etc.all the designs with detailed work.

Lay bricks and stone for residential homes starward homes and losani homes

• Created decorative designs in stone or tile for garden pathways or fountains.
• Built fireplaces, furnaces and kilns from bricks, blocks and stones.
• Measured and cut bricks to specific dimensions using a range of hand tools.
• Placed expansion joints in brickwork to prevent cracking due to temperature changes.
• Laid bricks in various patterns according to specifications.
• Installed flashing around window sills, door frames and rooflines.
• Applied and smoothed mortar or other mixtures over work surface.
• Used trowel edges and hammers to break or cut brick and tiles to size.
• Guided large stones onto foundation locations using truck cranes, hoists and skids.
• Prepared for each job by accurately laying out wall patterns and foundation plans.

Learned the value of hard work here hand bomb materials 3 sometimes 4 scaffolds high learned how to mix motor set up scaffolds tendered 5 bricklayers by myself the rest is history that's how I got to where I am now