25 Germain Ave
Quincy, Ma.
02169Phone 617-645-7432
E-mail jfairgrieve[at]comcast.net
James W. Fairgrieve
ObjectiveLead or Supervisory carpenter position

Functional summary I have been doing carpentry since 1993. My experience ranges from form and foundation work to putting the last shingle on the roof, and everything in between. Over the years my attention to detail has become one of my best attributes. I own all of my own tools, including shop type tools and certain specialty tools. I own a clean and professional looking work vehicle and have a spotless driving record. I feel I would be a great asset to your company. I am a self motivated worker with no need for supervision. I am a team player who is dedicated to the goals of the company and the people I work for. This economy is making it tough for me to find the right company which is the right fit for my goals. I am looking for a long term employment relationship with the right company. I have a strong, old school work ethic that I just dont see a lot of these days. I always show up early or on time and very rarely call out sick. If you are looking for someone who can get along with anyone, particularly the customer, please look no further. I am your man. I possess a 10 hour OSHA certification. I am also in the process of getting my CSL.
Employment[ 1998 -2010]Carpenter sub-contractor for the following companies:
Whalen Bros. Framing and Foundations
Forms and foundations, general carpentry, door installations

Lead carpenter for Mills construction
Rebuilt fire ravaged homes from reframing to finish.
Harwood construction
Performed custom finish carpentry.
Dowd and Sons Const. Co.
Performed general carpentry duties.
Dependable Construction Co.
Job sight supervisor also performed all finish carpentry.
Tremont Design/Build
Performed custom finish work. Built and installed custom cabinetry
Phoenix Contractor Resources
This is a placement company that sent carpenters to residential as well as commercial job sights. Duties ranged from general carpentry to installing expansion joints in commercial office buildings.






[Prior to 1998]

R.C. McKinnon Hardwood Flooring
Installed custom hardwood flooring, sanded and finished all hardwood floors,

Custom Tile Roof Installer
Moved to Arizona for a year to work in family business. Installed custom concrete tile roofing systems. Responsible for drying in the roof, layout and tile installation.

Pest Control Operator
Licensed in general pest control, vertebrae control, and termite control from the state of Massachusetts.

Apartment Complex Maintenance
Duties ranged from fixing appliances to all phases of carpentry.

U.S.Navy
8years, 8 months, 4 days operating boilers onboard several ships from Europe to San Diego.




References Niall Harwood [ Harwood Construction] 508-735-9717
Mike Whalen [Whalen Bros.] 781-58/9-7618
Neil Crothers [ Mills Construction] 508-735-8140
Craig McKinnon RC Mckinnon flooring 617- 835 -5939
Jay Love [ friend] 617- 620-8511