Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Lucas Higgins

New Norfolk,TAS

Summary

Skilled carpenter with background in residential and commercial construction projects. Experience includes framing, fit out work and general construction maintenance.

Strengths lie in problem-solving, craftsmanship, and ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Leading Hand Carpenter

Falkner construction
New Norfolk, TAS
01.2023 - Current
  • Resolved any issues or problems that arose during construction work.
  • Checked quality control measures throughout the course of each project.
  • Provided guidance, support, training and mentoring to junior carpenters.
  • Coordinated with subcontractors such as plumbers, electricians and bricklayers when required.
  • Organized deliveries of building materials to ensure timely arrival at job site.
  • Maintained clean and organized workplace to optimize performance, efficiency and safety.
  • Studied building plans to prepare layout and materials required.

Finish Carpenter

self employed
New Norfolk, TAS
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Produced high-quality work in full compliance with project standards and good carpentry practices.
  • Kept worksites organized and tidy to reduce hazards.
  • Removed damaged or defective parts of structures and repaired them using hand tools.
  • Took accurate measurements to calculate size and amount of materials needed for project completion.
  • Installed windows, doors, door frames, flooring and trims with precision and efficiency using various hand and power tools.

Apprentice Carpenter

lifetime homes
Hobart, TAS
01.2017 - 12.2022
  • Assisted in installing interior doors, windows, cabinets and other fixtures.
  • Operated power tools safely while completing carpentry projects.
  • Maintained a safe working environment at all times by adhering to safety regulations.
  • Assisted experienced carpenters in the construction of timber frames for buildings.
  • Checked job sites regularly for hazards that could affect the safety of workers.
  • Performed general maintenance tasks such as sanding surfaces or painting woodwork.
  • Followed instructions from senior carpenters when performing tasks.

Grocery Stocker

woolworths
Claremont, TAS
03.2016 - 12.2016
  • night fill team, stocking shelves
  • customer service
  • butchery room
  • bakery

Education

High School Diploma -

New Town High School
New Town, TAS
12-2017

Skills

  • Communication abilities
  • Carpentry skills
  • Excavation skills
  • Commercial construction experience
  • Building code regulations
  • Safety policy and procedure knowledge
  • Self Motivation
  • Problem-solving abilities

Certification

  • Cert iii Carpentry and Joinery
  • White card
  • Working safely at heights
  • Working with venerable people
  • WP high risk work license
  • First Aid certificate
  • Excavator ticket
  • MR Truck licence

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Leading Hand Carpenter

Falkner construction
01.2023 - Current

Finish Carpenter

self employed
01.2022 - 01.2023

Apprentice Carpenter

lifetime homes
01.2017 - 12.2022

Grocery Stocker

woolworths
03.2016 - 12.2016

High School Diploma -

New Town High School
Lucas Higgins