Alfred Mckay

Construction Certificate holder with OSHA-10 certification and extensive knowledge of building codes and regulations. Skilled in brick masonry with comprehensive experience in carpentry, roofing, floor installation, and lawn care. Proven expertise in deconstructing properties, installing wooden structures, designing and installing cabinets, and ensuring safety compliance on construction sites.

Lawncare Technician - True Green Chicago - Chicago, IL

(2019-01 - 2021-12)

• Mowing, edging, fertilizing lawns, weeding, mulching landscape beds, trimming small trees, hedges, shrubs and planting shrubs, flowers, and trees.

Construction Worker - ATP Construction - Chicago, IL

(2018-01 - 2019-12)

Carpentry

• Deconstructing properties, homes, and businesses
• Installing wooden structures such as roofing frames, rafters, partitions, joists and stud work
• Designing and installing cabinets, shelving, fitted furniture, drywall, and insulation.
• Adding fixtures and fittings such as door handles, locks, hinges, and closures

Roofing

• Build roofs using various materials and tools.
• Repair or replace broken materials.
• Remove debris from roofs to place materials.
• Smoothen roof surfaces and fill in edges with cement.
• Ensure roofs protect buildings from weather conditions, such as rain or snow.

Brick Masonry

• Examining and studying layouts and preparing surfaces before working
• Identifying and analyzing the width and length of the area and coming up with a design plan for construction
• Preparing a mixture of concrete and plaster to cover surfaces.
• Carving out, designing, and building structures and surfaces
• Placing materials such as brick on a mortar bed
• Cutting or sawing bricks into specific shapes and sizes to fit around windows and doors.
• Building walls, fences, walkways, and roads with the use of various materials such as concrete, marble, wood, stone, and bricks.
• Ensuring that all safety procedures are strictly adhered to by cleaning up the environment and tools.

Floor Installer

• Consulting with clients to understand their flooring needs and preferences.
• Inspecting and preparing the installation surface, including cleaning, leveling, and removing old flooring
• Measuring and cutting flooring materials accurately to ensure a proper fit.
• Installing flooring materials according to the specified design or pattern
• Applying adhesives, grout, or other bonding agents to secure the flooring.
• Utilizing equipment and tools such as hammers, chisels, sanders, saws, and nail guns
• Sealing and finishing the installed floor to enhance its appearance and durability.

AA Degree - Liberal Studies - Lake Land College (2016-01 - 2016-12)