Joe Michael Handyman Dallas-Fort Worth TeXas ~ 214.952.9181

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

Mobile: 214.952.9181 ~ joemichaelhandyman@gmail.com ~ 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.

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 (due to unforeseen circumstances, upgrade, or customer’s change of mind) 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 accurate written 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. ⋄⋄⋄