01/10/2012
Moshe Ziv
1702 Blossom Hill RD.
San Jose CA. 95124
650-444-9860
[email protected]
Objective:
To work as a property maintenance manager and utilize my 25 years of building construction and maintenance experience.
Qualifications:
Technical
State-licensed General Building Contractor ( #916769)
Read blueprints, give accurate time and cost estimates on projects
Own and operate a wide variety of hand and power tools
Certificate trained to operate heavy equipment
Facile working knowledge of both metric and imperial system
Project Management
Proven ability to work independently and reliably
Good communication skills, responsible, and can take initiative
Able to improvise to complete projects in a timely manner
Work History:
2006-present Independent Contractor, Portola Valley, CA
Worked independently as a contractor, became licensed in 2008, doing high-end residential services, including building, restoring, and replacing extensive decking and staircases on multi-million-dollar homes; refinishing high-end kitchen cabinets; plumbing; insulation; some electrical work; bathroom remodeling and tile-work. Provided professional advice and consultation, dealt with city building inspectors; negotiated the bidding process with clients, including, creating and managing realistic budgets.
1996-2006 Senior Maintenance Technician, The Trust for Hidden Villa, Los Altos Hills, CA. (Hidden Villa is a 1,600-acre facility with numerous public and private buildings.)
Performed project research, project assessment, and appraisal and site inspections for historic and cutting-edge sustainable “green” architecture. Managed and performed construction improvements including fences, stairs, decking, framing, roofing, concrete work, drywall, stucco, pool maintenance, landscaping, building bridges over creeks, cabinet-making, remodeling, designed and constructed skylights, finish carpentry, furniture-making and refinishing, plumbing, heating and electrical, automotive maintenance.
1989-Present. Freelance Cabinetmaker/Handyman, Los Altos Hills, CA.
Serve a wide variety of customers with home improvement projects by providing professional job estimates. Build and install custom-made cabinets and countertops. Paint drywall, and refinish hardwood floors. Repair electrical and household appliances. Create fine woodwork and wood crafts.
1995-1996. Industrial/Electrical Sales Clerk, Orchard Supply Hardware, Mountain View, CA.
Provided professional and creative advice to customers for home improvement projects. Custom cut merchandise (e.g. glass; Plexiglas and steel) to customer specifications. Monitored department inventory and stocked shelves.
1990-1993. Cabinetmaker, Plant Architectural Woodwork, San Francisco, CA.
Proficiently used hand tools and electrical equipment to make high-quality products. Specialized in American, European and custom cabinet making. Worked with plastic laminates, veneer, and solid wood materials. Created custom made furniture.
Training:
Ort Gip Kennedy, Technical Trade School, Jerusalem, Israel.
Studied extensively cabinetmaking and woodworking
Currently acquiring welding skills.
Awards:
Employee of the Year, Hidden Villa, 2005
Creative Solutions Award for Heating and Cooling Innovation
Hidden Villa 2004
References available upon request.
