Elkanard Smith Jr.
Cleveland, Ohio 44103
acedk3@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
To obtain meaningful employment with a reputable place of business, where I can utilize my
leadership qualities, expand my professional horizons, and help the company grow and meet its
goals.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Background includes experience which has provided detailed working knowledge in the
following skills:
Plumbing, heating, running gas lines, electrical, carpentry, laying floor tile, painting,
repairing gas and electric stoves, small gas motors. Extensive skills in the automotive
field and the operation of various types of power equipment.
I am able to interact with all levels of management and the general public, take charge of
situations and deliver profitable results.
Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) 1987 – 2013
Serviceperson V - Building System Department 2005-2013
Responsibilities: performing simple and complex plumbing repairs and upgrades
throughout Cuyahoga County on CMHA’s property.
Serviceperson V 2003-2005
Responsibilities: responding to emergency and urgent calls after regular working hours
performing various plumbing repairs, electric repairs, installing and repairing entry doors,
repairing and changing entry lock, passage locks, mortis locks, boarding up fire units and
break-ins, letting locked out tenants in their units.
Service Person IV - P.F.O Department 2001-2003
Responsibilities: rehabbing vacant CMHA units throughout Cuyahoga County
preforming plumbing, electrical, carpentry dry walling, tile laying, removing and
installing sub flooring,
Service Person IV - Carver Park Estates 1998-2001
Responsibilities: maintaining 300+ units at Carver Park Estate which include identifying
and diagnosing problems while performing repairs at a journeyman’s level with customer
satisfaction the number one priority.
Service Person IV - Outhwaite Homes 1994 -1998
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Responsibilities: maintaining 400+ units at Outhwaite Homes which include identifying
and diagnosing problems while performing repairs at a journeyman’s level with customer
satisfaction the number one priority.
Service Person IV - Property Maintenance Locksmith 1992- 1994
Responsibility: maintaining the lock system throughout the Agency, changing locks,
repairing locks, pinning cores, repairing and changing doors.
Service Person II - Administration Buildings, Building Custodian 1990-1992
Responsibilities: maintained the administration buildings, ensuring the cleanliness of both
buildings. Maintained landscaping, snow removal, minor plumbing and electric repairs.
Custodian/Service Person II 1987-1990
Responsibilities: maintained the sanitary condition of the building, along with
maintaining 128+ units, preparing vacant units for occupancy and landscaping.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
John Adams High School
References available upon request.