Richard Kirby
Bloomington
Summary
Meticulous Journeyman Carpenter promoting a background in coordinating jobs as a union Carpenter with 25 years in a hospital setting. Experienced in safety processes, regulations, and reading blueprints. Offering a successful career history spanning over 30 years.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Carpenter
Carpenters local 237
Peoria
08.1993 - Current
- Measured and cut wood, plastic, drywall and other materials to specified dimensions using hand tools and power saws.
- Carried out general maintenance tasks on building sites including cleaning up debris and rubbish.
- Built stairs, ramps, walls, partitions and frameworks of wood or metal studs.
- Interpreted drawings and blueprints accurately in order to determine layout requirements.
- Collaborated with other tradespeople onsite during construction projects.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints to determine best techniques for job.
- Spoke with customers to gain better understanding of scope of project.
- Installed, assembled and repaired woodwork, millwork, cabinetry, and trim.
- Followed OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures.
- Procured and completed required permit approvals prior to starting projects.
- Performed various carpentry duties, including both rough and finish carpentry.
- Applied acoustic paneling to ceilings and walls.
- Led apprentices and trainees in building construction and renovation.
- Promoted team safety by keeping work areas free of hazards.
- I have worked in the hospital environment for twenty five years, From new construction to remodeling, patient rooms Cath lab, OR rooms all areas in and out of hospital.
- Installed doors, door hardware, door frames.
- Install ceiling grid,
- Install sinks, grab bars, paper towel dispensers, mirrors, light fixtures, toilet paper dispensers, sharps containers, baby changing stations, etc.
- Install wall protection, handrails, bumper guards.
Education
Journeyman Carpenter - Carpentry
Carpenters Apprenticeship Training
Peoria, Illinois08-1995
High School Diploma -
Octavia High School
Colfax, IL05-1989
Skills
- Finish carpentry
- Construction safety
- Customer communication
- Problem solving
- Equipment maintenance
- Wall and ceiling
- Safety protocol adherence
- Repair work
- Special projects
- Basic plumbing
- Hand and power tools
- Basic electrical
- Commercial projects
- Carpentry
- Cabinetry
- Power tool operation
- Trim and molding installation
Timeline
Journeyman Carpenter
Carpenters local 237
08.1993 - Current
Journeyman Carpenter - Carpentry
Carpenters Apprenticeship Training
High School Diploma -
Octavia High School