Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Painter Supervisor
contract painter
Regina, Saskatchewan
02.2007 - Current
Developed painting schedules and assigned tasks to each painter according to their skillset.
Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
Monitored and evaluated employee performance, providing feedback on areas for improvement.
Resolved customer complaints regarding paint jobs promptly and professionally.
Ordered necessary supplies and equipment for each job site.
Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Performed repairs to defects in walls by patching holes and scrapes prior at project start.
Covered floors before prepping, priming and painting walls and ceilings to protect them from chemicals and paint.
Primed, smoothed and cleaned trim, walls and ceilings to prepare for painting tasks.
Performed minor repairs, such as caulking windowsills, before painting them.
Operated airless spray equipment and motorized lifts.
Cleaned up job sites after completion of projects.
Constructed scaffolding and supports to complete work above ground-level.
Sprayed prepared surfaces with specified amounts of primers and finish coatings.
Painted walls and other surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods and worked efficiently to complete jobs within required timeframes.
Applied primers and sealers to prepare new surfaces for painting.
Painter
Garth's painting
Yorkton, Saskatchewan
06.1997 - 12.2005
Communicated with crew leader to receive new job assignments.
Operated hand tools, saws, routers and sanding equipment to prepare materials and finish project surfaces.
Operated power washers to prepare surfaces for painting jobs.
Helped move furniture out of the way during painting projects.
Erected scaffolding and safely worked at heights to complete projects.
Prepared surfaces by stripping existing coatings, filling holes and sanding.
Applied stain to wood surfaces such as by brushing on following woodgrain and wiping excess with clean rag.
Scraped old paint from surfaces in preparation for new coats of paint.
Maintained a clean and safe working environment by sweeping, mopping, and disposing of paint waste properly.
Assisted with painting interior and exterior structures including baseboards, door frames and window frames.
Cleaned surfaces to be painted using abrasives, solvents, brushes, scrapers and other tools.
Prepared job spaces by unloading trucks, placing ladders and setting up protective equipment.
Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.
Covered floors before prepping, priming and painting walls and ceilings to protect them from chemicals and paint.
Removed existing wallpaper by applying solution, scraping and peeling paper off walls.
Protected surfaces with masking tape and plastic sheeting to prevent damage.
Followed instructions from supervisors regarding specific tasks to be completed.
Warehouse Worker
Sunspun warehouse Yorkton
Yorkton, Saskatchewan
05.2000 - 06.2002
Packaged items carefully using protective materials like bubble wrap or foam sheets.
Loaded and unloaded trucks with hand-trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
Placed bins, carts and containers in convenient locations to assist with loading efficiency.
Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
Prepared and completed warehouse orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule.
Followed established guidelines for picking orders accurately.
Cleaned empty storage areas to achieve proper sanitation regulations and make area fit for future use.
Assisted in packaging and labeling of products for shipment.
Reviewed work orders before starting work to determine necessary materials and meet deadlines.
Union Commercial Painter Apprenticeship at International Union of Painter and Allied TradesUnion Commercial Painter Apprenticeship at International Union of Painter and Allied Trades