Benjamin Phelan
Perth
Summary
Multi skilled tradesman with 18 years experience in the building and construction industry seeking a full time role, company vehicle and phone package preferred in residential or commercial building maintenance, shop or office fitouts and residential new builds. Career progression is desired to take the next step into a supervising role.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Gyprocker
Trayd Australia
Perth
10.2024 - 11.2024
- Was employed full time for 1 week, then snapped all tendons in right shoulder lifting furniture at home. Was asked to hand in resignation as I required surgery.
- Installed drywall panels according to project specifications and safety guidelines.
- Measured and cut drywall sheets to fit designated areas efficiently.
- Ensured proper alignment and fastening of drywall using tools and equipment.
- Usage of app Service Mate for daily scheduling, data entries and material/stock ordering.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area throughout projects.
Wall and ceiling fixer
AE Hoskins Building Services
09.2020 - 08.2024
- Maintenance to gyprock walls and ceilings - assigned jobs on the app simPro, with photos, job notes and times entered per job. Ranging from as many as 4 jobs in a day. Cutting out damaged gyprock sections, patching and sanding. Sometimes painting if needed.
- Project jobs required reading of drawings, set out/framework of stud walls and drop ceilings/bulkheads. Install grid and tile ceilings. Sheeting and flushing. Install of skirting, door frames and doors.
- Emergency call outs after hours. Securing front doors after raids/welfare checks by police. Repairing or replacing door hardware.
- Liaising with clients and other contractors to ensure projects were delivered on time with quality finishes.
Site Supervisor
Axios Services - Samways Building and Construction
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Company Overview: Target - Kmart Store Conversions
- Ensuring all contractors that entered site were fully inducted and submitted correct documents e.g. licences, SWMS, white card etc.
- Daily toolbox/take 5 with all contractors on site.
- Written reports at completion of every day submitted to all managers.
- Booking in trades to suit timing of the project.
- Liaising with Target and Kmart staff to meet their requirements.
- Comply and meet safety guidelines on site to pass safety audits.
- Projects were delivered on time with minimal defects.
- Target - Kmart Store Conversions
Maintenance Technician
AXIOS Services Pty. Ltd.
Perth
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Gyprock wall and ceiling maintenance and installation.
- Completed basic carpentry maintenance including door hardware replacement or repair, new door install, hanging picture frames, whiteboards etc. and cupboard install/repair.
- Minor floor and wall tile install/maintenance.
- Basic plumbing, electrical and roofing maintenance.
- Replacement of damaged road signs, bollards and trolley bays.
- Client liaising to ensure jobs completed in a clean, safe and timely manner.
Managing Director
Phelan's Ceilin's
01.2008 - 12.2017
- Company Overview: Own business in partnership with my brother.
- 8 full time employees and 2 subcontractor teams for the majority of the 9 years.
- Quoting jobs to ensure ongoing work. Invoicing jobs and payroll to employees using accounting program Xero.
- Submitting insurances, site specific SWMS and other documents to suit different jobs.
- Booking in material deliveries for every job on start dates.
- Meeting clients/builders for site visits etc.
- Commence and complete jobs to a high standard and on time.
- Own business in partnership with my brother.
Education
Certificate III - Wall and Ceiling Fixing - Apprenticeship with Ceiling Solutions
Balga Tafe
12.2008
Completed year 12 non TEE -
Greenwood Senior High School
11.2003
Skills
- Gyprock maintenance
- Ceiling installation
- Project management
- Client communication
- Safety compliance
- Team coordination
- Quality assurance
- Technical drawing interpretation
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
References
- Aidan Smith, Supervisor, AE Hoskins Building Services. 0497253037
- Braydon McIntosh, Director, McIntosh Homes Pty. Ltd. 0435966689
Licenses And Tickets
- C class drivers license
- White card
- Working at heights
- EWP ticket
Timeline
Gyprocker
Trayd Australia
10.2024 - 11.2024
Wall and ceiling fixer
AE Hoskins Building Services
09.2020 - 08.2024
Site Supervisor
Axios Services - Samways Building and Construction
03.2020 - 08.2020
Maintenance Technician
AXIOS Services Pty. Ltd.
01.2018 - 03.2020
Managing Director
Phelan's Ceilin's
01.2008 - 12.2017
Certificate III - Wall and Ceiling Fixing - Apprenticeship with Ceiling Solutions
Balga Tafe
Completed year 12 non TEE -
Greenwood Senior High School