Faizel Abrahams

Results-driven professional with over 15 years' experience across residential and commercial maintenance projects. Highly skilled in brick and block work, brick paving, concrete and formwork, with additional hands-on experience in painting, tiling, solid plastering, and basic carpentry, plumbing, and electrical wiring. Known for delivering high-quality workmanship, working reliably to deadlines, and adapting effectively to a wide range of construction and maintenance tasks.

Maintenance Technician/Handyman at FA Home Improvements (2024-04 – 2026-05)

• Provided maintenance services to clients including concrete work, carpentry, tiling, painting, gib/plastering work, brick BBQs', repair of gates and fences
• Provided clients with detailed planning and quotes, worked independently, and met deadlines
• Adhered to health and safety regulations and protocols
• Ensured equipment used were well maintained; and working in a safe and well organised work environment
• Able to work with hand and power tools
• Delivered strong customer service with clear, transparent communication at all times

Maintenance Technician at UMS (NZ) Limited (2023-05 – 2023-09)

• Carried out all maintenance requirements, including carpentry, tiling, painting, plastering and concrete work; and infrastructure repairs to a high quality standard
• Assisted multiple trades (plumbing, electrical, roofing)
• Planned and scoped jobs, worked independently, and met deadlines
• Identified faults, maintained up-to date records of fault finding and hazards
• Adhered to health and safety requirements and maintained a safe and organised work environment
• Delivered strong customer service and clear communication

Bricklayer / Blocklayer at C.F. King Contracting Ltd (2019-05 – 2023-05)

• Residential and commercial concrete, brick and block work
• Site planning, material management, and quality control
• Trained apprentices and liaised with project managers
• Ensured safe, clean, and efficient work sites

Bricklayer / Maintenance Technician at Access Partners in Property (2018-01 – 2018-08)

• Bricklaying, paving, formwork, concrete work, and general maintenance
• Deck repairs, installations, graffiti removal, and site upkeep
• Managed job lists, reporting, and health & safety documentation
• Performed building maintenance and tasks at schools, public facilities and aged-care facilities

Bricklayer / Blocklayer at Brick Smart Ltd (Ashcroft Homes) (2017-01 – 2017-12)

• Concrete work, brick and block laying, mortar preparation, and finishing
• Accurate layout to plans and specifications
• Residential construction

Bricklayer / Trade Artisan at Pro Plan (2012-01 – 2016-08)

• Commercial construction and renovations for hotels, aged-care facilities and banking facilities
• Brickwork, paving, formwork, plastering, tiling, and concrete work
• Worked on structural upgrades, bathrooms and restaurant refurbishments

Bricklayer / Sub-Contractor at The Vineyard Hotel Maintenance Group (2009-01 – 2011-12)

• Supervised teams of up to 20 staff
• Managed materials, logistics, schedules, and health & safety compliance
• Delivered large-scale extensions, renovations and landscaping projects

Bricklayer at Siya Zama / GVK Building & Renovation (2007-10 – 2008-12)

• Bricklaying, paving, formwork, concrete work, and general maintenance
• Renovations to Parliamentary suites and offices
• Building of spa and gym facilities

Floor Installer at High Performance Floors (1996-01 – 2007-09)

• Installation of Beeco, Epoxy and Resin-based flooring systems
• Work in industrial, commercial, and specialised environments
• Experienced in water proofing

Trade Qualification in Bricklayer 331111 – Quality Council for Trades & Occupations