Joe Michael Handyman Dallas-Fort Worth TeXas ~ 214.952.9181

Résumé

JOE MICHAEL CORTEZ, 1509 Bahama Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75060

Mobile: 214.952.9181 Joe@JoeMichaelHandyman.pro ~ JoeMichaelHandyman.pro

SKILLED HANDYMAN ~ RESIDENTIAL PROJECT MANAGER ~ TREE TRIMMER

Diligent, dedicated, and resourceful Handyman/Project Manager with 20+ years of experience in residential home building and Handyman work. Have 20+ years of experience in landscaping, tree trimming, and fencing projects. Proficient in electric, plumbing, painting & carpentry work. Have 7+ years of experience in project management and quality control inspections.

Offer a rock-solid reputation for honesty, integrity, practical problem solving, and fulfilling all work-related promises in the DFW Area. Bilingual: Fluent in English and Spanish (speaking & translating). Able to communicate effectively with people who speak other foreign languages using the Google Translate Smartphone App.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

▷ Completed 99% of assigned handyman projects on time over the last ten years.

▷ Completed 99% of handyman projects within approved written estimate over the last ten years.

▷ Earned approval on 100% of change order requests over the last ten years.

▷ Had zero OSHA reportable accidents on worksites over the last ten years.

▷ Had no OSHA reportable injuries on worksites over the last ten years.

▷ Customer satisfaction rate over the last ten years: 100%; never had any disagreements on price/written estimates because I provide written good-faith estimates to customers first.

▷ Earned a $300 high-performance bonus from Intex Electrical Contractors in Dec. 2024.

▷ Received a $100 high-productivity bonus from Intex Electrical Contractors in 2024.

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS

OSHA Ten-Hour Workplace Safety Training Certificate, 7/10/2025, #21-006196595, OSHA TRAINING

Confined Space Safety Training, INTEX ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC., Dallas TX

Scaffolding Training, INTEX ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC., Dallas TX

Trenching & Excavation Safety Training, INTEX ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC., Dallas TX

Fall Protection & PPE Training, INTEX ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC., Dallas TX

Electrical Safety Training, INTEX ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC., Dallas TX

Lockout & Tag Out Training, INTEX ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC., Dallas TX

HAZMAT Training & Fire Extinguisher Safety, INTEX ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC., Dallas TX

Lifting & Back Safety, INTEX ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC., Dallas TX Mobile

Elevating Work Platform & Scissor Lift Training, INTEX ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC., Dallas TX

DIVERSE PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND STRENGTHS (ON A SCALE OF 1-10)

Plumbing – 7, Framing – 9, Finish Carpentry – 8, Roof Repair – 8, Water Leak Repair – 8, Roof Installations – 8, Taping & Bedding – 7, Interior Painting Skills – 7, Exterior Painting – 8, Landscaping – 9, Tree Trimming Skills – 9, Residential Electrical – 7, Plumbing Installations & Repairs – 7, Flooring Installation – 8, Ceramic Tile & Grout Installation & Repair – 8, Smoke & CO2 Alarms Installation – 8, Pest Control & Rat Control – 8, Drain & Toilet Drain Clearing 8, Fence Installation & Repair – 9, Sprinkler Systems Install & Repair 8, Cabinetry Installation & Repair – 8, Bathroom Remodeling – 8, Appliance Installation – 8, Concrete Driveways & Walkways Installation & Repair – 7, Automatic Garage Door Repair – 7, Installing Doors & Locks – 9, Installing Faucets, Showers & Sinks – 8, Granite/Quartz Counter Tops Installation & Repair – 8, Exterior Home Repairs – 9, Installing Security Camera Systems – 8, Installing Light Fixtures – 9, Project Management – 8, Completing Projects on Time – 9, Completing Projects Within Budget – 9, Using Hand Tools & Power Tools – 10, Using Google Translate App – 8, Fixing Basic HVAC Issues - 7, Fence Repairs, Installation & Staining - 8, Junk Removal, Bobcat Skid Steer Loaders, Mobile Platform Aerial Lifts, Scissor Lifts, Pressure Washing, Google Maps, etc.

JOE MICHAEL CORTEZ ~ SKILLED HANDYMAN ~ MOBILE: 214.952.9181 ~ PAGE II

RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Handyman, JOEMICHAELHANDYMAN.PRO, Grand Prairie, TX Jan. 2016 – Present Visit clients’ homes/ worksites to inspect, review, gather requirements, and provide a written good faith estimate. Have a commercial liability insurance policy so new clients can proceed with confidence. Purchase materials, bring equipment, and start work once clients approve their written estimate. Ask for a deposit to cover cost of required materials and equipment.

Collect the balance of payment, which is due upon project completion/customers’ approval. Perform a wide variety of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, roof repair, landscaping, drain clearing, appliance installation, floor installations, finish carpentry, interior/ exterior painting, tree trimming, pest & rodent control, etc. jobs for clients in residential homes. References available upon request.

Electrical Apprentice, INTEX ELECTRICAL Contractors Inc., Dallas, TX April 2023 – Aug. 2025 Reference: Mike Watkins, Safety Instructor/Supervisor, 972.288.8041 Learned on the job while working on the Prosper High School #4 Construction Project. Installed electrical wiring, ran electrical cables, set up outside light posts, dug ditches, installed underground wiring, installed programmable digital sign systems & scoreboards, installed motorized doors, installed cafeteria kitchen appliances, bent pipe, etc. Worked under the supervision of a licensed Master Electrician.

Project Finisher/ Manager, PACHUCO FRAMING LLC, Dallas, TX June 2019 – Oct. 2022 Served as a hands-on Project Manager focused on the most urgent aspects of framing projects that needed the most work/skilled labor to meet project deadlines. Conducted walk through and final punchout inspections for each laborer/ contractor. Accompanied Building Inspectors on their inspections; resolved any minor quality control issues that arose. Facilitated the completion of projects on time and within budget.

Project Finisher/ Manager, CANALES CARPENTRY LLC, Dallas, TX 2006 – 2019 Initially hired for trash removal labor, promoted to Apprentice Carpenter (after 2 years on the job), completed Carpenter apprenticeship (after 2 years) then worked as a Carpenter/ Framer for seven years, and was promoted again to Project Finisher/Manager in 2015.

⋄⋄⋄ Willing and able to travel locally for business as needed; have reliable transportation. ⋄⋄⋄

Terms of Service: I am focused on fixing/installing things correctly the first time. However, just in case, all work performed in your home is guaranteed for one year. Materials and equipment normally comes with a manufacturer's warranty of some type. In either case, keep your receipts. I accept payments in cash, personal checks, credit cards/debit cards (tap to pay/QR code/invoice), PayPal credit, CashApp (both of which offer comprehensive consumer protections where Zelle does not).

Since DFW TX traffic is still a constant challenge it is normal for me to give you a 30-minute window for my arrival to provide you with an on-site inspection and written good faith estimate for your approval. It is normal to start with a courtesy deposit to cover the cost of materials and equipment required once you have approved my good faith estimate.

If you have any instructions, requirements, and preferences PLEASE make those known to me at the start vs. after work has begun. That way, I can accomplish my mission with your needs in mind. You will note that my good-faith estimate has three main categories - materials, equipment expense, and labor. That way you will save sales tax on labor. Thank you for all your referrals over the years.