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Work History
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Certification
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Michael Pretsell

Kingston,ON

Summary

Skilled Maintenance Technician with a robust background in carpentry, plumbing repairs, and building maintenance honed at Ongwanada Resource Centre. Demonstrates exceptional troubleshooting skills and a commitment to workplace safety. Proven track record of enhancing building functionality and aesthetics through meticulous preventive maintenance and repair work. Efficiently balances independent tasks with collaborative projects, ensuring operational excellence.

Overview

2021
2021
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Maintenance Technician

Ongwanada Resource Centre

Completed basic carpentry tasks and installed shelves, hooks, and closet rods to meet customer needs.


Measured and cut drywall for installation of new walls or repair of existing walls.


Inspected and replaced light fixtures and bulbs.


Installed shelving units for storage purposes.


Installed cabinets, countertops, appliances and other fixtures in kitchens and bathrooms.


Operated a variety of hand and power tools safely and efficiently.


Repaired minor carpentry and plumbing issues to return equipment to functionality.


Performed minor repairs, such as replacing light bulbs, patching walls and repairing door hinges.


Maintained outdoor areas by mowing lawns, trimming hedges, and removing debris.


Work independently.


Changed air conditioning filters to improve indoor air quality and help HVAC system perform properly.


Performed painting, carpentry, and masonry work to maintain building aesthetics.


Patched holes in ceilings and walls using spackling paste or joint compound.


Installed plumbing fixtures, including sinks, toilets, bathtubs, and showers.


Caulked cracks between baseboards and trim moldings to prevent dust accumulation.


Carpenter's Assistant

BURRBROOK CONSTRUCTION
05.2019 - 12.2020
  • Removed old fixtures such as doors or windows prior to installation of new ones.
  • Applied sealants or adhesives to wood pieces
  • Measured, marked, and cut wood to required dimensions using power tools.
  • Sandpapered rough surfaces before painting or staining them.
  • Installed baseboards, crown molding, window frames, door frames, and cabinets.
  • Erected and removed supports such as scaffolding and shoring based on individual project needs.
  • Installed drywall, ceilings and trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings.
  • Building decks.
  • Building stairs
  • Removed damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repaired or replaced using hand tools.
  • Positioned and installed floor joists, trusses and rafters.
  • Installed interior trim work such as baseboards and moldings around windows and doors.
  • Performed various carpentry duties, including both rough and finish carpentry.

Construction Worker

Robert Shannon
11.2018 - 05.2019
  • Erected steel framework for buildings using welding equipment.
  • Loaded or unloaded building materials to distribute machinery or tools.
  • Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
  • Performed various carpentry tasks such as constructing walls, installing doors, windows and siding.
  • Completed carpentry work and installed crown molding and wood flooring to meet customer preferences.
  • Utilized power tools such as saws, drills and sanders when necessary on projects.
  • Mixed concrete, mortar and other materials to prepare building material.

Education

Graduate Certificate -

Lasalle Secondary
Kingston, ON
05.1977

Skills

  • Carpentry techniques
  • Worksite safety
  • Door and window installation
  • Hauling debris
  • Material prepping
  • Repair work
  • Hardware installation
  • General carpentry
  • Fixture repair
  • Plumbing repairs
  • Water heater maintenance
  • Sewer and domestic water lines
  • Appliance installation
  • Deck building
  • Light fixture installation
  • Pressure washing
  • Plumbing maintenance
  • Drain unclogging
  • Fence installation
  • Landscaping
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Building maintenance
  • Mechanical troubleshooting
  • Troubleshooting skills

Languages

English
Elementary

Certification

CPR


FIRST AID


WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INFORMATION SYSTEM


FALL PROTECTION CERTIFICATE COURSE


Timeline

Carpenter's Assistant

BURRBROOK CONSTRUCTION
05.2019 - 12.2020

Construction Worker

Robert Shannon
11.2018 - 05.2019

Maintenance Technician

Ongwanada Resource Centre

Graduate Certificate -

Lasalle Secondary
Michael Pretsell