William Newbury
Scottsdale,AZ
Summary
A highly motivated, safe, reliable construction worker with 20 plus years of experience in the electrical, plumbing and carpentry trades for both commercial and residential construction. Known for quality craftsmanship, reliability, and adaptability, with capacity to learn and apply new skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Looking forward to leveraging these qualities and skills to drive the next generation in the trades to build amazing things while contributing to organizational growth.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Handyman Business
Newburys Toolbox of Many Trades
04.2021 - Current
- Manage all aspects of my own business.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment.
- Manage incoming calls/texts and scheduling of customers.
- Remove and repair all types of flooring and trim..
- Complete projects on time with quality craftsmanship,, resulting in significant increase in new client referrals from satisfied customers.
- Perform electrical work and plumbing repairs such as installing new toilets, removing electrical wires, installing ceiling fans, unclogging drains, and maintaining gutters etc..
- Prepare for new painting by removing previous materials with sandblasting, scraping, and sanding.
- Maintaining restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and other equipment.
- Perform wall repair or installation of walls, install drywall and stucco.
- Restore functionality to electric and plumbing systems through evaluating and troubleshooting if necessary.
- Built and repaired decks, fences and sheds to improve overall appearance of homes.
- Manage available parts, tools, and materials inventory to maintain prompt response times to my clients.
- Caulked and Re-caulked, sealed windows, doors and siding to prevent drafts and air leaks and minimize energy costs.
- Installed lighting fixtures to improve lighting and increase energy efficiency.
- Installed cabinets and shelving units in homes and offices to provide additional space and organization.
- Rewired and replaced faulty electrical components in equipment.
- Positively engaged with customers and maintained professional appearance as company representative.
- Built a strong customer/client base through reliability, and quality work.
- Acting supervisor of projects for homeowners working with other trades effectively, assuring the homeowners project is completed on time and does not lack in quality.
Maintenance Technician Supervisor
Rancho Solano Preparatory School
08.2016 - 09.2020
- Maintained school grounds with regular power washing, painting and coordinating with landscaping crews.
- Diagnosed and independently solved different types of mechanical and electrical system problems.
- Performed general upkeep, including repairing structural problems, painting, replacing and repairing toilets, sinks, hot water heaters, AC, and pools.
- Maintained all buildings and classrooms for everyday use.
- Completed regular maintenance on all heating/cooling units, including lubricating components, replacing worn parts and AC filters.
- Coordinated with Parent Teacher Org by going above-and-beyond to offer exceptional support for all activity needs and functions including set up, take down and maintaining.
- Monitored employee work tasks while installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment for projects.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Kept track of equipment, inventories, and system upgrades in order to prepare and present detailed reports to upper management.
- Provided guidance to management regarding project bids for onsite improvements.
- Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
- Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
- Tracked and managed department costs for good budget adherence.
- Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
- Operated vehicles and equipment safely and maintained clean driving record.
- Observed guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions to meet strict operational and maintenance regulations.
- Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
- Monitored equipment, tools and system upgrades to compile data into detailed reports for upper management.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
- Reviewed and studied blueprints to double-check installation and implementation project requirements.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
- Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics and installers.
- Contributed to development, implementation, and execution of maintenance programs.
- Managed efficient teams of up to 3 employees.
- Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.
Carpenter
Dick Anderson Construction, Inc.
01.2013 - 06.2016
- Constructed schools, hospitals and restaurants from breaking ground to the finished product.
- Constructed multi-million dollar custom homes and condos.
- Constructed bridges.
- Oversaw work of helpers completing basic and semi-skilled tasks such as laying out materials and measuring distances.
- Completed builds by fabricating components using woodworking and metalworking machinery.
- Worked with other subcontractors to coordinate work and meet scheduling demands.
- Performed minor plumbing, welding, and concrete mixing work.
- Determined repair and maintenance needs of existing structures with thorough inspections.
- Constructed forms and chutes for pouring concrete.
- Prepared for projects by studying existing blueprints or schematics to understand build and installation requirements.
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, sketches and specifications to understand job.
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
- Interacted closely with customers to better understand project scope.
- Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools, and required assistance.
- Collaborated with other construction workers to coordinate projects and streamline process.
- Assisted in training new carpenters to demonstrate techniques, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
- Discarded debris and disposed waste to maintain cleanliness and quality standards.
- Measured materials to determine sizes and quantity required for construction project.
- Installed insulation, trim and other finishing touches.
- Inspected buildings to identify repair needs.
- Installed drywall, ceilings, trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings.
- Specialized in foundations, framing and finish carpentry.
Electrician
Colvico Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Set up walls to be drilled for wire.
- Protected workers and building users during electrical work by consistently following proper safety behaviors.
- Pulled wire.
- Installed breaker panels.
- Trenched for wire, drilled holes and set forms to set street light.
- Installed all outlets, switch's, covers, lights in new housing.
- Maximized customer satisfaction by completing fast, accurate work and keeping job sites clean.
- Operated electrical testing equipment, including multi-meters and amp meters.
- Prevented injuries and accidents by following careful safety precautions.
- Left building owners with clean work areas and professional-looking work by using skills in basic carpentry.
Carpentry (punch List)
Garco Construction, Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Addressed all punch list items that need to be completed before turning the unit over to the owner.
- Inspected vapor barrier for proper installation.
- Addressed electrical, plumbing, windows, doors, painting and trim were installed properly and working right.
- Operated vehicles and equipment safely and maintained clean driving record.
- Avoided injuries by correctly using handsaws, power saws, and woodworking machinery.
- Contributed to new constructions and renovations by installing door and window frames, subflooring, and fixtures.
- Troubleshot problems and developed successful solutions.
- Helped team handle high-volume work by prioritizing tasks and organizing supplies.
- Kept all areas clean, organized and in line with company professional standards.
- Inspected completed work for conformance with specifications and requirements and confirmed compliance with applicable building and safety regulations.
- Used hand tools such as utility knives, hammers and deglazing devices to complete carpentry tasks.
- Maintained variety of hand tools, portable power tools and standard measuring instruments on daily job assignments.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives.
- Assembled and installed furniture and cabinetry.
- Measured, cut and installed drywall, paneling and other materials.
- Installed insulation, trim and other finishing touches.
- Inspected buildings to identify repair needs.
- Installed drywall, ceilings, trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings.
Apprentice Plumber
Cutbank Plumbing and Heating
08.2006 - 01.2012
- Completed efficient plumbing systems installations for new constructions and renovations.
- Resolved emergency issues such as pinhole leaks and frozen pipes for customers.
- Installed copper, pex, fusion and insulating pipe.
- Educated in cutting, threading and installed black pipe for gas lines.
- Installed tub, toilet, sink and fixture installation.
- Mechanical room, warranty and punch list work.
- Installation and worked on hot water heater.
- Replaced outdated piping and fixtures with attractive and water-saving options.
- Operated vehicles and equipment safely and maintained clean driving record.
- Organized and coordinated work for 8 team members.
- Prevented belly sagging through proper pipe anchoring at joists.
- Worked from drawings, sketches, or verbal instructions to install and modify plumbing systems.
- Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
- Unclogged drains and replaced faulty fixtures to restore functionality to customer plumbing.
- Cleaned and maintained plumbing tools and equipment to reduce potential downtime.
- Used pipe wrenches, saws and drills safely to execute basic and complex plumbing tasks.
- Assisted licensed plumbers in installation and repair of plumbing systems.
- Installed plumbing systems and fixtures in residential and commercial properties.
- Fabricated, repaired and maintained diverse piping systems according to project specifications.
- Removed old sinks, toilets, and pipes in preparation for installation of new fixtures.
- Listened to instructions from journeyman plumber, gaining valuable onsite job training.
- Tested for leaks in new and repaired systems to verify functional and safe working condition.
- Followed safety practices with tools and general behaviors to prevent accidents and safeguard equipment.
- Performed basic and semi-skilled work under supervision and instruction from lead plumber.
Education
No Degree - Electrical
Montana IEC Electrical Apprenticeship Program
Butte, MTPlumbing Apprenticeship -
Northern Montana State University
Havre01.2012
Water Tech Certification - undefined
Servicemaster
Great Falls01.2005
Skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Residential construction
- Commercial construction
- Informal Leadership roles
- Carpentry
- Blueprint reading
- Time management
- Task delegation
- Insulation
- Drywall
- Painting
- Texturing
- Roofing
- Concrete work
- Tool inventory and maintenance
- Plumbing
- Layout
- Copper piping
- PEX piping
- Fusion welding
- Black iron gas installation
- Pole line construction
- Home wiring
- Breaker panel installation
- Bending conduit
- Transformer installation
- Wire pulling
- Fixture insulation
- Maintenance
- Grounds keeping
- Pool and spa maintenance
- Wiring installation
- Scheduling
- Design troubleshooting
- Safety procedures and regulations
- Construction management
- Attention to detail
- Electrical installation and repairs
- New construction
- Job planning
- Project management
- Commercial and industrial electrician
- Client relations
- Efficient
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Critical thinking
- Fixture installation
- Panel installation
- Circuit breaker installation
- Quality assurance
- Electrical panel upgrades
- Team collaboration
- Superior troubleshooting skills
- Pipe installation expertise
- Bookkeeping
- Workorder and PM Softwear
Timeline
Handyman Business
Newburys Toolbox of Many Trades
04.2021 - Current
Maintenance Technician Supervisor
Rancho Solano Preparatory School
08.2016 - 09.2020
Carpenter
Dick Anderson Construction, Inc.
01.2013 - 06.2016
Electrician
Colvico Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2013
Carpentry (punch List)
Garco Construction, Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2013
Apprentice Plumber
Cutbank Plumbing and Heating
08.2006 - 01.2012
Water Tech Certification - undefined
Servicemaster
No Degree - Electrical
Montana IEC Electrical Apprenticeship Program
Plumbing Apprenticeship -
Northern Montana State University