JAMES C. BECTON

CELLULAR 901-***-**** • actc7j@r.postjobfree.com

**** ******* ***. • MEMPHIS,TN 38122 •

OBJECTIVE

The field of HVAC/R and Appliance Repair is a trade that I both love and am highly skilled in. I would like to apply my standards of hard work, loyalty and dedication to a career with your respected company.

EDUCATION

Graduated 2011 Delta Technical College Southaven, MS

Universal EPA Certification I,II,III, Certificate of Competency in Air Conditioning, Air Distribution, Heat Pumps, Gas and Oil Furnaces, 410 A Certification.

HVAC/R and MAR Diploma

03/03-5/03Trezvant Vo-Tech Memphis,TN

Welding training courses

EXPERIENCE

5/15- current Wilson Townhomes Memphis, TN

Lead Maintenance Tech

Solely responsible for Servicing, Installing and Diagnosing all Air-conditioning and heating units on property.

Reduced costs and the amount of Freon used by detecting leaks and preventive maintenance.

Repaired plumbing, roofs and electrical problems.

8/14-4/15 The Meadows of Memphis Memphis, TN

Maintenance Supervisor

Arranged supervised and managed all capital improvements such as adding accent and security lighting, security camera installations, Irrigation and Drainage, Dog park, GFCI replacements etc.

Provided excellent customer service and workmanship which contributed to high lease renewal percentage’s and a consistent 98% and above occupancy rates.

Implemented cost saving measures such as comparison shopping and negotiation. Retrofitted exterior lighting to more energy and cost efficient non-ballasted fixtures. Insured 95% of maintenance issues were completed in house and that vendor warranties and contracts upheld.

Managed Time, Labor and Work orders. Responded within 24 hours of complaints, trained junior associates in troubleshooting, time saving maintenance procedures and long term resolutions.

Generated additional revenue by the addition of upgraded units, increased renewals, enforcement of pet fees, and accurate move out inspections.

09/13-05/14 University Gardens Memphis,TN

Maintenance Tech III

In charge of the complete installation of over 50 heating and air split system units.

During Tenure installed over 200 water heaters accompanied with installing new drain lines for all waste lines.

In Charge of all gas inspection and plumbing pressure testing and problem resolution resulting in over 60 Gas permit approvals.

Daily fixed all types of plumbing issues including the replacing of tub manifolds and soldering

plumbing connections and fittings of entire bathrooms and kitchens

05/12-06/13 Cedar Mill Apartments Memphis,TN

Maintenance Supervisor

In charge of delegating assignments to the renovation, grounds keeping and make ready crews.

Implement cost effective long term repair solutions, insured timely work order solutions and

Response, I also promote in house solutions with only essential tasks outsourced.

Provide both instruction and guidance to crews on more efficient maintenance procedures, tool

Usage, trade secrets and provided corporate with detail reports and current project status.

Maintained apartment standards, inspect the units and grounds, maintained supply and equipment

Inventory count, enforced disciplinary procedures and organized moral boosting events.

05/11-04/12 Hampton Inn Southhaven,MS

Maintenance Engineer

In charge of the renovation and maintenance of a building consisting of 86 Guest rooms with a Upscale lobby, full kitchen, Laundry facilities, exercise room, and pool facilities.

On the property I worked on Ptac units, Rooftop package units, Commercial Dryers and

Washers, Food warmers, Spring loaded door hinges, Sliding doors, Refrigerators, rekeying locks, card scanners, Boiler maintenance, Repairing upscale furnishings and accessories, Painted every imaginable type of surface on property, patched drywall, hung vinyl wallpaper and repaired all plumbing problems and issues with pipes, fixtures or toilets, experience in cleaning specialty fabrics and surfaces.

Implemented preventive maintenance of rooms between 30-40 rooms per month and quickly responded to all maintenance requests. Sometimes as many as 200 per month. Also assisted next door Fairfield Inn, The Courtyard, and The Residence inn.

Prior to my employment the annual inspection score was merely 69% and failing but as the lead Maintenance Engineer of the property it was upgraded to an whopping 89%.

Maintained records and logs of all activities, recommended solutions, interacted with contractors, ordered tools and supplies monthly, positively interacted with guest and completed new projects.

01/04–04/11 Becks Lawn and Fence Service Memphis,TN

Manager

Graded land, built fences, Operated bulldozer & commercial lawn equipment operation, Concrete pouring and leveling, Brick Masonry, flower beds, walkways, retaining walls, carpentry

Retrieved monetary funds, oversaw daily deposits and withdrawals.

Maintenance of company files and filing systems managed team operations.

09/10–03/11 Williams and Sonoma Memphis,TN

Forklift Operator

Operated stand up, reach, scissor lifts and stocked products and worker material.

Implemented final Quality Assurance checks on all monogram orders.

05/05-08/10 Ranstad Memphis,TN

Forklift Operator

Handled heavy equipment, sit down forklift and pallet jacks.

Provided high efficiency rates of productivity with no injuries or product loss.

Completed the MCFA”S Operator Safety Training Course for Sit Down Counter balance

OTHER SKILLS

I’m proficient with AC units performing Recoveries, pulling vacuums, wiring and charging, extracting and brazing in compressors and line sets, detecting leaks. I can repair DSI, HSI and IFC furnaces. I’m very skillful in troubleshooting pressure switches, combustion motors, ignition and flame rectification components, safety limits and thermostats. Also experienced with working with commercial package units and heat pumps. I am more than familiar with all forms of Plumbing and most electrical fixtures problems and repair procedures.

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