TAPIWA CHIKOWORE
North York
Summary
Blueprint reading Job planning Safety protocols and procedures Equipment operation Construction standards Codes compliance CAD software proficiency Architectural knowledge Schematics understanding
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
After Sales Technician
Urban Capital
10.2022 - Current
- Assisted homeowners in maintaining their properties by performing routine maintenance tasks such as painting, plumbing, and electrical work.
- Performed basic electrical work and plumbing repairs such as installing new toilets, removing electrical wires, unclogging drains, and maintaining gutters.
- Consistently met deadlines for assigned projects by prioritizing tasks efficiently based on urgency and complexity.
- Provided exceptional customer service by actively listening to client concerns and effectively communicating solutions to their problems.
- Implemented creative problem-solving strategies when faced with unique repair challenges that resulted in effective solutions tailored to specific situations.
- Educated clients about proper maintenance techniques to help prolong the lifespan of repaired items or installations within their home
- Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with HVAC systems, electrical systems and equipment.
WARRANTY TECHNICIAN
MATTAMY HOMES
12.2020 - 08.2022
- Maintained schedule of appointments with eye for both quality and speed of service
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
- Followed up with both home owners and trades regarding specific repairs
- Proactively identified opportunities for cost savings within the organization's warranty operations
- Measure, mark, or record openings or distances to layout areas for placements and located services buried underground
- Drilling and excavation assistant
- Supervised Hydro Vacuums on site
- Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools, distributing them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans or specifications
- Read civil and architectural plans to identify where to lay down the conduit for the fiber
- Installation of ground level boxes and pedestal boxes for fiber
- Applied specific trade skills relevant to demolishing, building and renovating
- Face to face dealings with homeowners
- Conducted estimation for raw materials
- Inventory management of equipment and supplies
- Met with suppliers, prepared take-offs, purchased materials and supplies, and organize documentation
- Maintained corporate and Ministry of Labour Standards of dress for a construction work place
- Evaluated objects to identify repair requirements and devise optimal approaches, carefully avoiding financial or cultural losses
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
STEEL WORKER
KIWI NEWTON GRP
12.2018 - 12.2020
- Verified conformance of materials to specifications utilizing squares, rulers, measuring tape and lasers
- Coordinated with crane or signaled equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members and hoist beams, girders and columns to correct positions
- Inserted sealing strips, wiring and insulating material, as called for in blueprints
- Analyzed specifications and blueprints and suggested quantities, types and sizes of materials required per job allocation
- Reviewed project blueprints and addressed concerns with supervisors
- Followed blueprints and instructions from supervisors to erect columns, beams and girders
- Generated material purchasing list from provided blueprints during pre-production planning
- Demonstrated knowledge of local building codes and requirements on each project
- Utilized knowledge of carpentry and general construction to complete attractive finish work.
- Proficiently handled a range of excavation and lifting machinery like skid steers, mini excavators, telehandlers, and aerial platforms
RENOVATION TECHNICIAN
PEARL KNSTRUCTION
01.2011 - 09.2018
- Maintained schedule of appointments with eye for both quality and speed of service
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
- Followed up with both home owners and trades regarding specific repairs
- Proactively identified opportunities for cost savings within the organization's warranty operations
- Measure, mark, or record openings or distances to layout areas for placements and located services buried underground
- Drilling and excavation assistant
- Supervised Hydro Vacuums on site
- Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools, distributing them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans or specifications
- Read civil and architectural plans to identify where to lay down the conduit for the fiber
- Installation of ground level boxes and pedestal boxes for fiber
- Applied specific trade skills relevant to demolishing, building and renovating
- Face to face dealings with homeowners
- Conducted estimation for raw materials
- Inventory management of equipment and supplies
- Met with suppliers, prepared take-offs, purchased materials and supplies, and organize documentation
- Maintained corporate and Ministry of Labour Standards of dress for a construction work place
- Evaluated objects to identify repair requirements and devise optimal approaches, carefully avoiding financial or cultural losses
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Maintained strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and cost-effective purchasing decisions.
- Resolves issues during renovations, utilizing problem-solving skills to find practical solutions in a timely manner.
Education
COMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY DIPLOMA - ARCHITECTURAL AND BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
HUMBER COLLEGE
05.2023
Skills
- Customer Service
- Drywall Installation
- Hand tools
- Painting
- Power Tools
- Residential construction
- Problem-Solving
- Architectural drafting
References
References available upon request
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
After Sales Technician
Urban Capital
10.2022 - Current
WARRANTY TECHNICIAN
MATTAMY HOMES
12.2020 - 08.2022
STEEL WORKER
KIWI NEWTON GRP
12.2018 - 12.2020
RENOVATION TECHNICIAN
PEARL KNSTRUCTION
01.2011 - 09.2018
COMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY DIPLOMA - ARCHITECTURAL AND BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
HUMBER COLLEGE
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