Meshack Kipsang
Doollandela
Summary
Dynamic Concrete Finisher with extensive experience at Luu Concrete and Tiling Ltd Pty, skilled in concrete repair and worksite safety. Proven track record of enhancing project efficiency through meticulous surface leveling and effective collaboration. Adept at training team members, ensuring high-quality finishes while minimizing material waste.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Concrete Finisher
Luu Concrete and Tiling Ltd Pty
02.2023 - Current
- Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
- Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
- Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
- Mixed, spread, and patched concrete to specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth transitions between different phases of the concrete placement process.
- Maintained clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.
- Shoveled materials such as dirt, gravel, and asphalt.
- Created specific finishes on poured concrete.
- Enhanced overall job site safety by ensuring proper usage of tools and equipment during concrete finishing processes.
- Assisted crew members with positioning trucks and moved discharge chute to guide concrete into forms.
- Measured precise amounts of concrete and verified levelness to improve quality of finished product.
- Demonstrated versatility by successfully completing various types of concrete projects, including residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts safely to efficiently complete site work.
- Minimized downtime during projects by properly maintaining tools, equipment, and machinery essential for efficient execution of tasks related to concrete finishing.
- Reviewed all project documentation and blueprints to prioritize and schedule job tasks.
- Monitored inventory of key tools and materials used at each project site to provide consistent availability.
- Estimated materials and labor costs for concrete projects to manage project budgets.
- Repaired damaged items using different chemicals and tools.
- Mixed cement for standard, volumetric, or pervious concrete.
- Applied sealers or waterproofing to concrete as required by project.
- Adhered to safety and reporting procedures.
- Inspected concrete structures for complete fills, defects, or damage.
- Installed forms for shaping, insulating, or creating decorative effects in concrete.
- Measured and marked areas for deploying concrete.
- Cut, chipped, or sawed concrete to create desired shapes.
- Troweled and finished concrete to create textured or decorative surfaces.
- Prepared and placed concrete to create sidewalks, driveways, or patios.
- Increased project efficiency by preparing base for concrete pouring, including compacting soil and laying out wire mesh.
- Maintained safe work environments, adhering strictly to safety protocols and using personal protective equipment.
- Assisted in estimating, measuring, and marking out work areas before concrete pours, facilitating accurate project planning.
- Monitored concrete as it was poured, spread, and leveled, adjusting work for weather conditions.
- Achieved smooth finishes by operating power vibrator to compact concrete.
- Enhanced team productivity, guiding less experienced workers on proper finishing techniques.
- Wore correct clothing and protective equipment for jobs.
- Reduced material wastage through effective use of leveling, screeding, and concrete smoothing techniques.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper techniques and best practices for concrete finishing tasks.
Floor Tiler
Luu Concrete and Tiling Ltd Pty
02.2023 - Current
- Consistently maintained a clean workspace which minimized accidents while also increasing overall productivity.
- Diligently followed blueprints and architectural plans for accurate tile placement.
- Reduced material waste with careful planning and accurate calculations for each tiling project.
- Streamlined project timelines through effective collaboration with other construction professionals.
- Enhanced project efficiency by accurately measuring and cutting tiles to fit designated spaces.
- Supported clients throughout the decision-making process, providing guidance on tile selection and design options.
- Followed strict safety standards for customer and worker protection.
- Completed skilled repairs of existing tile installations.
- Used specialized tools and equipment to cut, shape and install tile.
- Maintained safe, clean and organized work environment.
- Inspected floors before, during and after tile installation and reported identified concerns.
- Supplied accurate measurements and estimates for projects.
- Spread adhesive cement over floor to prevent board joint wearing.
Landscaper
Luu Concrete and Tiling Ltd Pty
02.2023 - Current
- Constructed hardscape elements like patios, walkways, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, fire pits, water features for enhanced functionality of outdoor spaces.
- Designed and installed custom landscape features to meet clients'' aesthetic preferences and functional needs.
- Trained new team members on best practices in landscaping techniques ensuring consistent quality across all projects.
Fence Installer
Luu Concrete and Tiling Ltd Pty
02.2023 - Current
- Used hand tools and instruments to take measurements.
- Removed old fences efficiently without causing damage to surrounding structures or landscaping.
- Installed metal and wooden fences and privacy borders.
- Dug holes and trenches to position fences correctly.
- Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale fencing projects in a timely manner.
- Discussed fencing requirements and specifications with clients.
- Issued warranties for completed projects.
- Set metal or wooden posts in upright positions in postholes.
Bricklayer
Wareng Building and Construction Company
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Worked safely on scaffolding and swing stages at various heights.
- Laid brick for block walls and adhered to local codes and project restrictions.
- Prepared work area using chalk lines, tapes, squares, and levels.
- Enhanced project efficiency by diligently following architectural plans and specifications for bricklaying tasks.
- Cut bricks and concrete using approved tools such as powered abrasive saws, paving breakers, drills, and hand tools.
- Constructed and repaired brick, concrete block, and stone structures for commercial and residential customers.
Education
Bachelor Of Community Service - Community Service
Stotts College
Brisbane, QLDSkills
- Concrete finishing
- Worksite safety
- Float finishing
- Driveway installation
- Bull floats
- Hand tool operation
- Finishing techniques
- Power tool operation
- Screed usage
- Concrete repair
- Hand troweling
- Broom finishing
- Power trowel operation
- Sidewalk construction
- Joint cutting
- Forklift operation
- Slab construction
- Leveling proficiency
- Site preparation
- Truck chute operation
- Retaining walls
- Hand tools operation
- Concrete pouring
- Surface leveling and smoothing
- Concrete spreading
- Leveling
- Driver signaling
- Waterproofing
Timeline
Concrete Finisher
Luu Concrete and Tiling Ltd Pty
02.2023 - Current
Floor Tiler
Luu Concrete and Tiling Ltd Pty
02.2023 - Current
Landscaper
Luu Concrete and Tiling Ltd Pty
02.2023 - Current
Fence Installer
Luu Concrete and Tiling Ltd Pty
02.2023 - Current
Bricklayer
Wareng Building and Construction Company
08.2020 - 06.2022
Bachelor Of Community Service - Community Service
Stotts College
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