Karl Cau
Cecil Hills ,NSW
Summary
Dependable employee/sole trader punctual and reliable, with extensive experience in residential, commercial and masonry projects. Constructs sturdy walls and foundations with skilled brick and block laying according to job requirements. Hardworking and passionate and eager to upgrade my skills further, ready to help achieve company goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Bricklayer
Licata Projects Pty Ltd / C & S Constructions
03.2023 - Current
- General Bricklaying, Block Laying and Labouring.
- Setting out and reading plans for measurements.
- Cut bricks and concrete using approved tools such as powered abrasive saws, paving breakers, drills and hand tools.
- Ensured structural integrity by carefully laying bricks in a consistent and precise manner, according to industry standards.
- Worked safely on scaffolding and swing stages at various heights.
- Utilized common power and hand tools to complete each masonry project.
- Constructed and repaired brick, concrete block and stone structures for commercial and residential customers.
- Performed basic masonry tasks such as tuckpointing, caulking, grinding and other required duties.
- Prepared work area using chalk lines, tapes, squares and levels.
- Laid brick for block walls and adhered to local codes and project restrictions.
- Demonstrated thorough knowledge of industry tools, techniques, equipment and materials.
- Created holes for footings and tie rebar.
- Repaired and replaced damaged bricks, blocks and pavers.
- Installed brick and block walls in residential, commercial and industrial settings.
Bricklayer
Master Bricklaying P/L / Lazar Constructions P/L
05.2006 - 03.2023
- General Brick and Block Laying, labouring.
- Setting up and reading plans for measurements.
- Ensured structural integrity by carefully laying bricks in a consistent and precise manner, according to industry standards.
- Protected property value by completing high-quality repair work on damaged or deteriorated brick structures.
- Optimized material usage by cutting bricks into various shapes as necessary for custom installations or intricate designs.
- Established long-lasting structures using appropriate mortar mixes depending on the specific type of bricks being used.
- Cut bricks and concrete using approved tools such as powered abrasive saws, paving breakers, drills and hand tools.
- Worked safely on scaffolding and swing stages at various heights.
- Utilized common power and hand tools to complete each masonry project.
- Constructed and repaired brick, concrete block and stone structures for commercial and residential customers.
- Performed basic masonry tasks such as tuckpointing, caulking, grinding and other required duties.
- Prepared work area using chalk lines, tapes, squares and levels.
- Laid brick for block walls and adhered to local codes and project restrictions.
- Created holes for footings and tie rebar.
- Installed brick and block walls in residential, commercial and industrial settings.
- Repaired and replaced damaged bricks, blocks and pavers.
Education
Protection Officer Level 1
Centre of Excellence in Rail Training
Chullora2009
Bricklaying
TAFE College
Granville NSW1991
School Certificate
Freeman Catholic High School
Bonnyrigg, NSW1988
Skills
- Grout Mixing
- Tuckpointing
- Plumb Levels
- Bond Patterns
- Site Preparation
- Steel Reinforcement Installation
- Stone Cutting
- OSHA Safety Standards
- Angle Calculation
- Block laying
- Hand tool proficiency
- Grout application
- Mortar preparation
- Paver installation
- Stone carving
- Brick cutting
- Decorative masonry
- Brick veneer application
- Structural reinforcement
- Wall construction
- Fireplace construction
- Foundation setting
- Chimney building
- Brick restoration
- Waterproofing techniques
- Retaining wall building
- Arch construction
- Concrete mixing
- Brick staining
- Brick pointing
- Team collaboration
- Masonry expertise
- Stonework techniques
- Materials Knowledge
- Finishing Work
- Residential and Commercial Projects
Additional Information
Referees upon request
Timeline
Bricklayer
Licata Projects Pty Ltd / C & S Constructions
03.2023 - Current
Bricklayer
Master Bricklaying P/L / Lazar Constructions P/L
05.2006 - 03.2023
Protection Officer Level 1
Centre of Excellence in Rail Training
Bricklaying
TAFE College
School Certificate
Freeman Catholic High School
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