Steven Czajkowski
Hammond
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
carpenter
union local 272
Chicago
04.1991 - 01.2026
- Operated power tools and hand tools safely while adhering to industry regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects within established timelines.
- Assisted in training new apprentices on carpentry techniques and safety practices.
- Inspected completed work for quality assurance, ensuring adherence to standards.
- Used various carpenter's hand tools, portable power tools and standard measuring instruments.
- Performed various carpentry duties, including both rough and finish carpentry.
- Operated power tools safely when performing carpentry tasks such as drilling holes into lumber pieces.
- Installed drywall sheets onto walls or ceilings using nails or screws.
- Maintained a clean job site at all times by disposing of debris properly after each shift.
- Repaired or replaced damaged or defective parts using power tools and equipment.
- Repaired or replaced damaged structures or components.
- Promoted team safety by keeping work areas free of hazards.
- Constructed forms for concrete pours in accordance with building codes.
- Cut and installed tile and hardwood flooring for residential and commercial buildings.
- Led apprentices and trainees in building construction and renovation.
- Built jigs and fixtures to assist in the production of parts.
- Reviewed jobsite needs with foreman and coordinated construction.
- Laid out flooring patterns according to design templates or customer specifications.
- Prepared surfaces by sanding or scraping off old finishes prior to refinishing them.
- Contracted and collaborated with specialty sub-contractors for special trade jobs or installations.
- Applied acoustic paneling to ceilings and walls to adjust sound absorption and rebound within rooms.
- Anchored and braced forms to complete precise joining.
- Laid and stained oak casings and hardwood floors.
- Utilized various tools, equipment, materials and forming systems to complete construction tasks.
- Worked independently on projects and tasks within carpentry team.
- Communicated with teammates and supervisors frequently to understand requirements and complete projects on time.
- Measured and marked cut lines on materials using ruler or marking gauge.
- Roughed in door and window frames or subflooring in structures undergoing construction or repair.
- Erected scaffolding to assemble above-ground structures.
- Fashioned frameworks or props using hand tools and wood screws, nails or glue.
- Bore boltholes in wood, masonry or concrete using electric or pneumatic drill
- Verified trueness of construction using plumb and level.
- Maintained records and documented actions for progress reports.
- Inspected tiles, wall coverings or woodwork for breakage or damage.
Education
Journeyman carpenter - Carpentry
Washborne Trade School
3100 S Kedzie Chicago Il01-1995
High School Diploma -
ST Francis De Sales High School
10155 S Ewing AVE, Chicago IL 6061706-1985
Skills
- Power tool operation
- Construction safety
- Project coordination
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Task prioritization
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Safety training
- Attention to detail
- Record keeping
- Job site maintenance
- Basic math
- Critical thinking
- Team management
- Supervision and leadership
- Excellent communication
- Flexible and adaptable
- Problem-solving
- Problem resolution
- Team building
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Certification
30 hour osha class
Timeline
carpenter
union local 272
04.1991 - 01.2026
Journeyman carpenter - Carpentry
Washborne Trade School
High School Diploma -
ST Francis De Sales High School