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