Pahchan Bishnoi
Adelaide,SA
Summary
Precision-driven Bricklayer known for productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in mortar mixing, precision cutting, and scaffold setup, ensuring high-quality construction work. Excel in teamwork, problem-solving, and time management, contributing to successful project completions by leveraging these valuable soft skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Bricklayer
ZQ Bricklaying
Adelaide, SA
04.2023 - Current
- Measured and cut bricks to specific dimensions using a range of hand tools.
- Mixed mortar by hand, wheelbarrow or mechanical mixer.
- Laid bricks in various patterns according to specifications.
- Repaired and restored brickwork on buildings, walls and chimneys.
- Applied waterproofing materials to exterior surfaces of structures.
- Installed lintels, arches and other masonry structures.
- Grouted joints between units with mortar or grout mixture.
- Built fireplaces, furnaces and kilns from bricks, blocks and stones.
- Constructed retaining walls for terracing applications.
- Inspected existing structures for safety issues prior to repair work.
- Placed expansion joints in brickwork to prevent cracking due to temperature changes.
- Checked verticality of walls using plumb bob or laser level equipment.
- Cleaned masonry surfaces before applying new coatings or treatments.
- Applied sealants around windows and doors for weatherproofing purposes.
- Created decorative designs in stone or tile for garden pathways or fountains.
- Caulked gaps between wall sections with expanding foam insulation material.
- Installed flashing around window sills, door frames and rooflines.
- Repaired damaged bricks by chipping out old mortar and replacing them.
- Removed debris from work area at the end of each day's activities.
- Assisted other tradespeople such as carpenters, electricians, when necessary.
- Provided guidance and instruction to apprentices on proper techniques.
- Determined required materials, job requirements and task priorities according to work orders.
- Used mechanical cement-mixing equipment or hand tools to prepare cement for use.
- Acquired and maintained high skill level in construction, alteration, repair and maintenance of masonry structures and surfaces.
- Communicated with clients to provide project estimates regarding materials and labor.
- Fabricated modified and repaired various structure such as walls, sidewalks, curbs, floors and other surfaces.
- Molded expansion joints and edges using edging tools, jointers and straightedge.
- Adhered to operation and safety instructions when using equipment and tools including lock-out tag-out and confined spaces safety procedures.
- Cut and positioned pavers according to site plan and design specifications.
- Used trowel edges and hammers to break or cut brick and tiles to size.
- Broke or cut bricks, tiles and blocks to size, using trowel edge, hammer or power saw.
- Applied and smoothed mortar or other mixtures over work surface.
- Prepared for each job by accurately laying out wall patterns and foundation plans.
- Mixed mortar and grout and used to adhere building materials and create structures.
- Calculated mortar and brick quantity needed for job.
- Removed excess materials and smoothed surfaces to achieve desired finishes.
- Calculated angles and courses and determined vertical and horizontal alignment of courses.
- Examined brickwork or structures to determine need for repair.
- Measured distance from reference points and marked guidelines to lay out work with plumb bobs and levels.
Bricklayer
Atwal Construction Pty Ltd
Melbourne, VIC
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Measured and cut bricks to specific dimensions using a range of hand tools.
- Mixed mortar by hand, wheelbarrow or mechanical mixer.
- Laid bricks in various patterns according to specifications.
- Repaired and restored brickwork on buildings, walls and chimneys.
- Applied waterproofing materials to exterior surfaces of structures.
- Installed lintels, arches and other masonry structures.
- Built fireplaces, furnaces and kilns from bricks, blocks and stones.
- Grouted joints between units with mortar or grout mixture.
- Constructed retaining walls for terracing applications.
- Inspected existing structures for safety issues prior to repair work.
- Placed expansion joints in brickwork to prevent cracking due to temperature changes.
- Checked verticality of walls using plumb bob or laser level equipment.
- Cleaned masonry surfaces before applying new coatings or treatments.
- Applied sealants around windows and doors for weatherproofing purposes.
- Created decorative designs in stone or tile for garden pathways or fountains.
- Removed broken masonry and constructed replacement sections for walls and floors.
- Guided large stones onto foundation locations using truck cranes, hoists and skids.
- Examined brickwork or structures to determine need for repair.
- Calculated mortar and brick quantity needed for job.
- Mixed mortar and grout and used to adhere building materials and create structures.
- Prepared for each job by accurately laying out wall patterns and foundation plans.
- Applied and smoothed mortar or other mixtures over work surface.
- Broke or cut bricks, tiles and blocks to size, using trowel edge, hammer or power saw.
- Used trowel edges and hammers to break or cut brick and tiles to size.
Education
CPC33020 CERTIFICATE III IN BRICKLAYING AND BLOCKLAYING - Construction Engineering
Harward International College
Melbourne, VIC11-2022
Certificate III in Painting And Decorating - Painting
Oceania Polytechnic Institute of Education
Melbourne, VIC12-2020
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Stone cutting
- Inventory Control
- Concrete mixing
- OSHA safety standards
- Tuckpointing
- Bond patterns
- Plumb levels
- Site preparation
- Scaffolding Setup
- Angle calculation
- Waterproofing techniques
- Team Oversight
- Laser levels
Timeline
Bricklayer
ZQ Bricklaying
04.2023 - Current
Bricklayer
Atwal Construction Pty Ltd
01.2022 - 04.2023
CPC33020 CERTIFICATE III IN BRICKLAYING AND BLOCKLAYING - Construction Engineering
Harward International College
Certificate III in Painting And Decorating - Painting
Oceania Polytechnic Institute of Education
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