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Jose Chacala

Union City

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Plumbing Assistant

Independent Contractor
01.2020 - Current
  • Removed old sinks, toilets and pipes in preparation for installation of new fixtures.
  • Listened to instructions from journeyman plumber, gaining valuable onsite job training.
  • Carried materials and tools from truck to properly set up job site.
  • Measured and cut pipes according to project specifications under supervision of journeyman plumber.
  • Performed basic and semi-skilled work under supervision and instruction from lead plumber.
  • Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
  • Ran stainless, aluminum, steel and PVC piping.
  • Performed rough-ins, repairing or replacing fixtures and water heaters and located or removed leaking or broken pipes.
  • Cut or drilled holes in walls or floors to accommodate passage of pipes.

Tile Installer

Independent Contractor
03.2018 - Current
  • Installed tile flooring in residential homes and commercial buildings.
  • Cut and prepared tiles for installation following precise measurements and job specifications.
  • Maintained safe, clean and organized work environment.
  • Used specialized tools and equipment to cut, shape and install tile.
  • Completed skilled repairs of existing tile installations.
  • Inspected floors before, during and after tile installation and reported identified concerns.
  • Used power wet saws and tile cutters to cut tiles to specifications for projects.
  • Operated machines to mix mortar, thinset and grout according to standard formulas.
  • Sealed joints with mortar or cement to achieve design looks and promote longevity.

Painting Contractor

Independent Contractor
04.2016 - Current
  • Covered surfaces and furnishings with cloth and plastic to protect from paint drops.
  • Completed interior and exterior painting for variety of residential and commercial clients.
  • Used sandpaper, scrapers, grinders, and steel wool to smooth surfaces.
  • Used sandpaper to scrape walls and other surfaces to remove old paint.
  • Used putty knives and caulking guns to fill cracks, holes and joints with plaster, putty and caulk.
  • Used brushes, spray guns and paint rollers to paint surfaces.
  • Applied primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.
  • Met with clients to discuss color and finish options and other design details.
  • Monitored and adjusted painting techniques for optimal results.
  • Prepared surfaces for painting or staining by removing old paint and applying primers.
  • Patched cracks, holes and other imperfections in walls and other surfaces.
  • Repaired drywall and plaster prior to painting.
  • Reached high ceilings and walls with scaffolding and ladders.
  • Mixed, matched and blended colors to produce desired effects.
  • Taped off areas to prevent overspray and other accidents.
  • Conducted final work check to assess quality and make corrections if necessary.
  • Applied various types of paints and other finishes to interior and exterior surfaces.
  • Used airless sprayers, rollers, brushes and other painting tools to accomplish job tasks.

Concrete Finisher

Independent Contractor
03.2014 - Current
  • Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
  • Leveled, smoothed, and finished surfaces of poured concrete for construction projects.
  • Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
  • Created specific finishes on poured concrete.
  • Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
  • Mixed, spread, and patched concrete to specifications.
  • Routinely lifted and moved items weighing up to Number pounds.
  • Shoveled materials such as dirt, gravel, and asphalt.
  • Installed forms for shaping, insulating, or creating decorative effects in concrete.
  • Measured and marked areas for deploying concrete.
  • Prepared and placed concrete to create sidewalks, driveways, or patios.
  • Applied sealers or waterproofing to concrete as required by project.
  • Cut, chipped, or sawed concrete to create desired shapes.
  • Repaired damaged items using different chemicals and tools.
  • Completed physically demanding tasks such as lifting up to 120 pounds to move job materials.

Fence Installer

Independent Contractor
01.2014 - Current
  • Used hand tools and instruments to take measurements.
  • Installed metal and wooden fences and privacy borders.
  • Dug holes and trenches to position fences correctly.
  • Inspected fences for gaps and vulnerabilities, making necessary adjustments.
  • Discussed fencing requirements and specifications with clients.
  • Used alternate finishes based on climate, topography and appearance of specified area.
  • Set metal or wooden posts in upright positions in postholes.
  • Filled post holes with concrete to maintain proper stability and longevity of fencing installations.
  • Contacted local officials to determine utility and water line locations prior to digging on any property.
  • Discussed fencing needs with customers and estimated and quoted prices.

Demolition Worker

Independent Contractor
01.2012 - Current
  • Used sledgehammers, drills and hydraulic tools for detail work prior to full demolition.
  • Operated jackhammer, cutting saws and other power tools for demolition work.
  • Loaded debris, rubble and hazardous material into correct collection containers.
  • Operated heavy equipment and machines to break down masonry, drywall and brick.
  • Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.
  • Wore mandated safety equipment and used correct procedures for total site safety.
  • Assisted traffic control measures to provide safe work zone and proper placement of signs and cones.
  • Completed tear-down of existing structures to prepare for new construction.
  • Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
  • Helped with erecting scaffolding and ladders.
  • Helped with door and window installations.
  • Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
  • Finished surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in houses and buildings with paneling, paint and hand tools.

Landscaping Foreman

Independent Contractor
01.2012 - Current
  • Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
  • Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
  • Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
  • Transferred materials to designated areas using hand trucks, electric carts, and wheelbarrows.
  • Installed underground sprinkler systems to provide grass and gardens with adequate water supply.
  • Installed lights, sprinklers and other outdoor features based on requirements.
  • Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
  • Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
  • Removed tree stumps, roots and debris for cohesive landscape appearance.
  • Installed stonework according to landscape design plan and client specifications.
  • Applied fertilizers and pesticides to outdoor areas according to safety standards.

Deck Builder

Independent Contractor
01.2010 - Current
  • Used hand tools, power tools and equipment to complete skilled deck building.
  • Used different types of materials for decking and railing construction.
  • Completed framing, setting windows, siding and trim installation.
  • Estimated and procured materials and equipment to complete assigned work, and plan, layout and organize own work with minimal supervision.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, specifications and schematics.
  • Measured, drilled and sawed materials to perform successful home improvements.
  • Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools, and required assistance.
  • Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
  • Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
  • Cut, shaped and installed siding, roofing and framing to protect interior of properties from harsh weather conditions.

Ironworker Helper

Valnor
Palo Alto
01.2018 - 11.2019
  • Attached rigging to objects that needed lifting during construction activities.
  • Supported Ironworker in erecting steel beams, columns, trusses, stairs, and other structural components.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by following safety rules and regulations.
  • Performed layout tasks such as measuring distances between holes for bolts or anchor rods.
  • Installed anchors into concrete walls using hand-held power tools.
  • Collaborated with construction foreman to establish and confirm task sequences and reinforcing requirements.

Sheet Metal Worker

The montague company
Hayward
02.2016 - 04.2017
  • Checked accuracy of parts with measuring instruments such as calipers and rulers.
  • Measured dimensions of completed work pieces to ensure conformance to specifications.
  • Constructed frames by bending flat sheets into specified shapes using hammers or press brakes.
  • Trimmed excess material from edges of formed parts using snips or power saws.
  • Worked with a variety of metals including aluminum, steel, stainless steel, copper and brass.

Lumper

Target
Hayward
03.2015 - 11.2015
  • Loaded and unloaded merchandise from trucks using hand truck, pallet jack, or forklift.
  • Operated manual lift truck, electric stand up forklift, turret truck, order picker, cherry picker, reach truck as needed.
  • Followed safety protocol when handling heavy objects or hazardous materials.
  • Unpacked and counted stock items, and placed them on shelves in the warehouse.

Education

James Logan High School
Union City, CA

Skills

  • Safety Techniques
  • Drainage Systems Repair
  • Materials Distribution
  • Faucet Repair
  • Water Heater Installation
  • Hand and Power Tool Operation
  • Plumbing Equipment Installation
  • Fabricate Parts
  • Project Planning
  • Basic Repairs Knowledge
  • Automotive maintenance
  • Fluid Replacement
  • Optimizing Engine Performance
  • Body Panel Repair
  • Replacing Parts
  • Engine Tuneup and Repairs
  • Checking and Refilling Fluids
  • Filter Replacement
  • Surface Sanding
  • Vehicle Disassembly
  • Auto Body Repair
  • Upholstery Removal
  • Drywall installation
  • Inventory management
  • Bathroom remodeling
  • Equipment installation
  • Basic welding
  • Maintenance
  • Material handling
  • Pallet stacking proficiency

Languages

English and Spanish

Timeline

Plumbing Assistant

Independent Contractor
01.2020 - Current

Tile Installer

Independent Contractor
03.2018 - Current

Ironworker Helper

Valnor
01.2018 - 11.2019

Painting Contractor

Independent Contractor
04.2016 - Current

Sheet Metal Worker

The montague company
02.2016 - 04.2017

Lumper

Target
03.2015 - 11.2015

Concrete Finisher

Independent Contractor
03.2014 - Current

Fence Installer

Independent Contractor
01.2014 - Current

Demolition Worker

Independent Contractor
01.2012 - Current

Landscaping Foreman

Independent Contractor
01.2012 - Current

Deck Builder

Independent Contractor
01.2010 - Current

James Logan High School

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