James Griffith

207 Hier Ave

Syracuse, NY, 13203
(347)-615-5308
Griffith7275@yahoo.com

Objective; to secure a full time position where I can use my skills and experience to contribute to the growth of an
organization. I am willing to work nights as well as weekends to ensure that the job is done well.

Certifications; Valid NYC Driver License, certificate of building maintenance, certificate of Lead safe work
practices, certificate of OSHA, also have 10 hour OSHA License, and local law 1 certificate

The Doe Fund 8-08 to present

Housing Preservation
• Performed minor painting and removal of weeds
• Cleaning interior and exterior of buildings
• Instrumental in the maintenance of buildings

Community Improvement Project Crew Member 9-08 to present NY, NY

• Swept footpaths and gutters; cleaned street furniture and emptied litter bins
• Cleaned footpaths and tiled surfaces, often using hand-operated machinery
• Removed graffiti and poster from places such as walls and park benches
• Assisted pedestrians in locating addresses and finding lost items
• Monitored security problems around the city

White Castle 8-5-07 to 8-15-08

Fast food worker
• Prepared and cooked foods requiring short preparation time.
• Accepted payments, totaled bills, and made change for customers.
• Setup advertising displays and arranged merchandise on counters and tables to promote sales.

Nu Wall Construction Inc 10-9-06 to 3-25-07

Carpenter
• Constructed, erected, installed and repaired strictures and fixtures of wood, plywood and wallboard, using
carpenter’s hand tools and power tools and conforming to local building codes.
• Studied blueprint, sketches and building plans for information pertaining to type of material required, such as
lumber or fiberboard, and dimensions of structure or fixture to be fabricated.
• Selected specified type of lumber and other materials.

A and J Metro Construction Inc. 12-12-04 to 8-06

Carpenter
• Constructed forms and chutes for pouring concrete.
• Fitted and installed, prefabricated window frames, doors, doorframes, weather stripping, interior and exterior
trim and finish hardware such as locks, letter drops and kick plates.
• Applied shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, and decorative paneling to ceilings and walls.

Pet Land Discount 11-04 to 12-05

Sale Associate

• Obtained and received merchandise, totaled bills, accepted payments and made change for customers in retail
store.
• Stocked shelves, counters, and tables with merchandise.
• Set up advertising displays and arranged merchandise on counters and tables to promote sales.

Education: Graphic Communication Arts High School

49 west 50th Street NY, NY
1994
Housing Preservation and Development:
Relevant Coursework: General Repairs, Basic Plumbing and Electrical Work, Lead Safe Work Practices,
OSHA Safety, Fire Department Boiler Instruction, Environmental Health and Greening and Integrated Pest
Management.
References: Available upon request