Joaquin Reyes-Hale

Journeyman Commercial Glazier

Phoenix, AZ, United States

Professional Summary

Journeyman commercial glazier with 9 years installing curtain wall, storefront, and unitized glass systems on mid- and high-rise projects across the Phoenix metro. OSHA 30 and NCCER certified, fluent in reading shop drawings, operating glass vacuum lifters and swing stages, and keeping crews on schedule without compromising safety or water-tightness. Known for zero-callback installs, mentoring apprentices, and coordinating cleanly with GCs, ironworkers, and inspectors.

Employment History

Lead Journeyman Glazier

Desert Span Glass & Curtainwall · Phoenix, AZ

Mar, 2021 · Present

Lead 6-person crew installing 48,000+ sq ft of unitized curtain wall on a 14-story Class A office tower, finishing 3 weeks ahead of schedule Read and field-verify shop drawings, anchors and embeds, catching 22 layout conflicts before panel delivery Operate glass vacuum lifters, mini cranes and swing stages for panels up to 1,100 lb with zero recordable incidents Perform AAMA 501.2 water testing and sealant adhesion checks, achieving a 0% leak-callback rate across 11 projects Train and mentor 5 apprentices through the Local 1089 program on glazing, sealant and rigging

Journeyman Glazier

Sonoran Architectural Glass · Tempe, AZ

Jun, 2017 · Feb, 2021

Installed aluminum storefront, entrance doors and hardware for retail, healthcare and school projects Fabricated and glazed IGUs, laminated and tempered units in shop, cutting waste by 15% Retrofitted 200+ hurricane- and impact-rated units to meet updated energy code Coordinated daily with GCs and ironworkers on sequencing and embed locations

Glazier Apprentice

Valley Glass Works · Mesa, AZ

Aug, 2015 · May, 2017

Completed 4-year apprenticeship program covering glass handling, setting blocks, gaskets and structural silicone Assisted with shower enclosures, mirrors and commercial storefront installs Maintained tools, lifting equipment and job-site housekeeping to pass all safety audits

Education

Glazier Apprenticeship Certificate

IUPAT District Council 15 / Finishing Trades Institute · Phoenix, AZ

Aug, 2015 · Jun, 2019

Registered apprenticeship covering curtain wall, storefront, structural glazing, rigging and jobsite safety; 8,000 on-the-job hours plus classroom instruction.

High School Diploma

Mesa High School · Mesa, AZ

Aug, 2011 · May, 2015

Completed construction trades and drafting electives.

Skills

Unitized curtain wall installation

Storefront and entrance systems

Shop drawing interpretation

Structural silicone glazing

Glass vacuum lifters and rigging

Swing stage and aerial lifts

Sealant and water testing (AAMA 501.2)

IGU fabrication

Jobsite safety and OSHA compliance

Apprentice mentoring

Languages

English · native

Spanish · fluent

Courses

OSHA 30-Hour Construction

OSHA Outreach Training Program

NCCER Glazing Level 4

NCCER

Aerial and Scissor Lift Operator

IPAF / ANSI A92 Certified Trainer

Rigger/Signal Person Qualified

NCCCO-aligned qualification

First Aid/CPR

American Red Cross