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Giuseppe MESSINA

Niagara Falls,Canada

Summary

Professional construction specialist with 28 + years experience and proven track record in cement finishing. Known for precise application techniques and dedication to producing durable, smooth surfaces. Highly reliable team player with focus on achieving excellent results and adapting to project requirements. Proficient in using various finishing tools and maintaining safety standards.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cement Finisher

Four season construction
03.2019 - Current
  • Utilized trowels and brooms to attractively finish colored concrete stamped concrete surfaces
  • Maintained material inventory to prevent work stoppages due to shortages, verifying the presence of all necessary durable and consumable goods before each job
  • Replicated natural materials such as wood grain and plant veining in concrete finishes
  • Spread concrete mixtures to remove imperfections and cracks
  • Repaired damaged concrete by cutting out problem areas and inserting reinforcing rods
  • Cured, sealed, and waterproofed concrete surfaces using the correct compounds
  • Used edging tools and jointers to mold expansion edges and joints
  • Produced attractive decorative finishes by adding chips and powders to create desired effects
  • Loaded and unloaded equipment, tools, and materials for use at job sites
  • Spread, leveled and smoothed concrete using rakes, shovels, and power trowels

Cement Finisher

Niagara concrete
03.2018 - 03.2019
  • Spread, leveled and smoothed concrete using rakes, shovels and power trowels
  • Monitored weather to predict impact on concrete curing process
  • Repaired damaged concrete by cutting out problem areas and inserting reinforcing rods
  • Built and set forms to give concrete specified pitch, depth, and alignment
  • Directed concrete casting and supervised laborers on concrete spreading
  • Loaded and unloaded equipment, tools and materials for use at job sites
  • Inspected job sites for proposed installations, advising on safety concerns and viability of proposed plans
  • Maintained material inventory to prevent work stoppages due to shortages, verifying presence of all necessary durable and consumable goods before each job

Cement Finisher

Rankin construction
03.2004 - 03.2018
  • Utilized trowels and brooms to attractively finish surfaces
  • Maintained material inventory to prevent work stoppages due to shortages, verifying presence of all necessary durable and consumable goods before each job
  • Compacted concrete with use of power vibrator
  • Repaired damaged concrete by cutting out problem areas and inserting reinforcing rods
  • Chipped, scraped, and ground high spots, ridges, and rough projections to finish concrete
  • Measured distance from reference points and marked guidelines to lay out work
  • Cured, sealed, and waterproofed concrete surfaces using correct compounds
  • Spread, leveled and smoothed concrete using rakes, shovels and power trowels
  • Demolished existing concrete in commercial buildings
  • Loaded and unloaded equipment, tools and materials for use at job sites
  • Built and set forms to give concrete specified pitch, depth, and alignment
  • Sealed compounds using spreading tools to cure surfaces on concrete
  • Spread concrete mixtures to remove imperfections and cracks

Cement Finisher

Steed and evans
03.2000 - 03.2004
  • Spread concrete mixtures to remove imperfections and cracks
  • Utilized trowels and brooms to attractively finish surfaces
  • Maintained material inventory to prevent work stoppages due to shortages, verifying presence of all necessary durable and consumable goods before each job
  • Sealed compounds using spreading tools to cure surfaces on concrete
  • Loaded and unloaded equipment, tools and materials for use at job sites
  • Used edging tools and jointers to mold expansion edges and joints
  • Built and set forms to give concrete specified pitch, depth, and alignment
  • Compacted concrete with use of power vibrator

Education

High School Diploma -

St. Paul High School
Niagara Falls, ON

Skills

  • Site Inspection
  • Safety Advising
  • Concrete Finishing
  • Surface Finishing
  • Concrete Mixture Application
  • Cost Estimation
  • Material Inventory Management
  • Concrete Repair
  • Weather Monitoring
  • Concrete Spreading
  • Concrete Demolition
  • Form Building
  • Decorative Finishing
  • Equipment Handling
  • Possess a valid DZ Licence

Languages

English

Certification

Safety Awareness & WHMIS February 6, 2024

Cement Finisher ticket 2003

Timeline

Cement Finisher

Four season construction
03.2019 - Current

Cement Finisher

Niagara concrete
03.2018 - 03.2019

Cement Finisher

Rankin construction
03.2004 - 03.2018

Cement Finisher

Steed and evans
03.2000 - 03.2004

High School Diploma -

St. Paul High School
Giuseppe MESSINA