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Richard Gaumont

Castlegar,BC

Summary

Dedicated professional with extensive experience at Selkirk College, excelling in carpentry and maintenance. Proven ability in client relations and inventory control, ensuring projects exceed expectations. Proficient in power tools and basic plumbing, demonstrating a strong work ethic and attention to detail in all tasks. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Building service professional with commitment to maintaining high standards and delivering exceptional results. Brings valuable experience in ensuring cleanliness and safety within facilities, adaptable to changing needs. Known for teamwork, reliability, and strong problem-solving skills.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Building Service Worker

Selkirk College
01.2025 - Current
  • Basic cleaning; vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dusting, sanitizing surfaces
  • Cleaning bathrooms, classrooms, and common areas, cafeteria
  • Used power scrubbing and waxing machines to scrub and polish floors.
  • Deep cleaning; washing walls, ceilings, windows, baseboards
  • Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.

On-Call Maintenance Technician 1 - Carpentry

Selkirk College
05.2023 - Current
  • Opened and set up work shop for the day, as well as school buildings for staff and students.
  • Meet with capital one project managers daily.
  • Design, build and execute blueprints or plans.
  • Daily rounds of campus grounds to repair any avoidable hazards or new damages.
  • Order, pick up, and receive parts and materials required.
  • Measured materials to determine sizes and quantity required for construction projects.
  • Complete installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
  • Maintained and repaired carpentry tools.
  • Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
  • Collaborated with other construction workers to coordinate projects and streamline process.
  • Repaired and replaced damaged doors, windows, and other structures.
  • Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Winter grounds maintenance such as plowing and sanding parking lots, shovel smaller areas, salt side walks

On-Call Groundskeeper

Selkirk College
03.2023 - Current
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance.
  • Cleared public and private areas of debris before and after events
  • Trimmed trees, bushes, and shrubs to keep vegetation aesthetically pleasing.
  • Enhanced visual appeal of property by meticulously maintaining lawns, flower beds, and hedges.
  • Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
  • Removed tree stumps, roots and debris for cohesive landscape appearance.
  • Maintained grounds of residential and campus properties
  • Kept waste bins empty and clean

Courier Driver

Alopex Couriers
02.2022 - 10.2022
  • Greeted recipients, delivered packages, and parcels and acquired proper signatures for all deliveries.
  • Completed daily delivery assignments while adhering to strict time constraints, ensuring consistent service quality.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction through timely deliveries and professional communication with clients.
  • Adhered to all traffic laws while operating company vehicles for safe transportation of goods.

Temporary Maintenance & Housekeeper

Super 8 By Wyndham Castlegar
03.2020 - 09.2022
  • Preformed day to day maintenance work staff was on holidays or sick leave
  • Dealt with emergency plumbing, such as leaks
  • Basic plumbing, electrical, and renovations
  • Daily tasks such as pool and hot tub testing, chemicals adjusting, and maintenance
  • Other daily tasks such as garbage removal, heavy lifting,ect
  • Cleaned and stocked guest rooms by replacing used towels and linens vacuuming floors, making beds, and restocking bathroom items.
  • Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies, and corridors.
  • Removed bed sheets and towels from rooms and pre-treated stains to maintain and restore linen condition.
  • Enhanced guest satisfaction by ensuring thorough cleaning and timely room turnovers.

Seasonal Head Cook

C.R.N.-IRIS Program
11.2021 - 04.2022
  • Head cook for Seniors lunch and events
  • Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large group events and lunches, usually 60-80 people
  • Chose recipes, portion specifications, and standard preparation procedures for all dishes
  • Followed Food Safe requirements
  • Preformed all clean up duties

Installer

G&G Woodwork
05.2017 - 03.2020
  • Laid out materials and system components to prepare for installation.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of local building codes and requirements on each project
  • Maintained relationships with customers to better understand needs and uphold service
  • Fixed and upgraded garage doors and operators
  • Installed prefabricated doors and operators
  • Ensured truck inventory was stocked daily
  • Safely operated scissor lifts
  • Drove one ton cube truck
  • Inspected installations to check for functionality and customer satisfaction

Owner / Operator

R&B One Stop Renovations
06.2006 - 05.2017
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Worked on new builds as well as older ones
  • Maintained positive relationships with past, present, upcoming clients
  • Built and installed entire kitchens including; cabinets, moldings, trim, counters
  • Installed large varieties of flooring including; hardwood, bamboo, laminate, tile, linoleum, carpet
  • preformed intermediate electrical and plumbing work
  • installed drywall, mudded, taped, sanded, and painted
  • Cased of entire homes as well as painted
  • Ensured renovations exceeded clients wishes

Skills

  • Wood work and fine finishing
  • Client / customer relations
  • Inventory control
  • Strong work ethic
  • Proficient in power tools
  • Basic plumbing and electrical work

Certification

WHIMIS - 2023

Boom Lift Ticket - 2023

Scissor Lift Ticket - 2023

Forklift Ticket - 2024

Hobbies

  • Woodworking
  • Art; wood-burning, drawing, clay, sculptures
  • Painting and airbrush
  • Tattooing

Timeline

Building Service Worker

Selkirk College
01.2025 - Current

On-Call Maintenance Technician 1 - Carpentry

Selkirk College
05.2023 - Current

On-Call Groundskeeper

Selkirk College
03.2023 - Current

Courier Driver

Alopex Couriers
02.2022 - 10.2022

Seasonal Head Cook

C.R.N.-IRIS Program
11.2021 - 04.2022

Temporary Maintenance & Housekeeper

Super 8 By Wyndham Castlegar
03.2020 - 09.2022

Installer

G&G Woodwork
05.2017 - 03.2020

Owner / Operator

R&B One Stop Renovations
06.2006 - 05.2017

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