Joshua Brown
Prince George,BC
Summary
Determined Scaffolder taking on challenges and working at extreme heights. Willing to step up and help out when needed in various capacities. Offering decision making and organizational skills.
Working on my carpenters apprenticeship hoping to obtain journeyman carpenter one day
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Scaffold Builder
Industrial scaffold services ltd
Prince George, BC
07.2011 - 05.2020
- Utilized fall protection equipment when necessary while working at heights greater than 6 feet above ground level.
- Safely and accurately built scaffolding in confined spaces like cooling towers.
- Installed guardrails, ladders, platforms and walkways in accordance with applicable safety regulations.
- Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
- Adhered to all local codes associated with building temporary access structures such as bridges or towers.
- Assisted in rigging operations when needed including hoisting material into place utilizing pulleys, ropes and blocks.
- Assembled and erected scaffolding systems with appropriate tools and safety equipment.
- Ensured all personnel on site had the proper training to work at height safely.
- Repaired and replaced faulty or damaged scaffold materials.
- Followed job-site safety protocols for working at height as well as other hazardous conditions.
- Read and utilized blueprints for correct scaffolding construction.
- Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.
- Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
- Supervised apprentices while they worked on tasks related to scaffold assembly ensuring their safety at all times.
- Safely constructed hung, tube and clip and modular scaffolding systems.
- Worked productively as lead or helping team member to drive customer satisfaction.
- Conducted daily inspections prior to use to identify any defects or damage that may have occurred since last inspection.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto scaffolds in a safe manner.
- Unloaded equipment and materials and moved supplies around on job sites in various weather conditions.
- Broke down structures following project completion.
- Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.
- Cut down boards and plywood panels to meet appropriate size requirements.
Apprentice Carpenter
Farmer constructors
Kelowna , BC
01.2011 - 05.2012
- Rebuilding of the z motel in Kelowna BC,
- Laying flooring in each room.
- Demolition of walls and existing structures for Rebuild
- Bondo doors and prep for paint.
- Helped measure and cut wood to required sizes using hand tools such as saws, planes and chisels.
- Measured distances accurately using measuring tapes, squares and levels.
- Assisted journeyman carpenters in installing fixtures and fittings.
- Installed windows, flooring, or trim using hand or power tools.
- Followed instructions from senior carpenters when performing tasks.
- Assisted in installing interior doors, windows, cabinets and other fixtures.
- Assisted in laying out flooring systems including subflooring, hardwood floors, carpeting, tile .
- Assisted experienced carpenters in the construction of wooden frames for buildings.
- Erected scaffolding to assemble above-ground structures.
Education
Grade 11 -
Anne Stevenson Secondary School
Williams Lake, BCJourneyman scaffolder -
Ubc Carpenters Union
Delta, BCSkills
- Scaffold erection
- System scaffold expertise
- Scaffold dismantling
- Tube and clamp systems
- Fall protection training
- Scaffold inspection
- Hazard identification
- Rigging skills
- Confined spaces training
- Confined space entry
- First aid training
- Power tools operation
Timeline
Journeyman Scaffold Builder
Industrial scaffold services ltd
07.2011 - 05.2020
Apprentice Carpenter
Farmer constructors
01.2011 - 05.2012
Grade 11 -
Anne Stevenson Secondary School
Journeyman scaffolder -
Ubc Carpenters Union