Jonathan P. Gaiser
***** ****** **** *** *, Lowell, IN 46356
*********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
A position that uses my mechanical repair, preventative maintenance and interpersonal skill set in a large
scale setting. To use my training and experience in the fire service to protect my work environment.
EXPERIENCE
1/18/2012 TO Present Homestead Construction, Inc. 219-***-****
P.O. Box 283, DeMotte, IN 46310
LABORER
• Concrete forming, pouring and finishing, general carpentry, finish carpentry, windows, doors,
siding,
5/1/2004 TO Present ICU Serv 708-***-****
9411 State Line Rd. N. Dyer, IN 46311
Maintenance Technitian
• Landscape maintenance, building maintenance and repair, minor plumbing and electrical
repair, door and window repair and replacement, wall repair, painting, flooring, trim
work, cabinets.
4/23/2012 TO 8/6/2012 Arcelor Mittal Steel 800-***-****
250 U.S. 12, Burns Harbor, IN 46304
SIDE TRIM AND INSPECTION LINE OPERATOR
• Set up and operate the side trim and inspection unit.
6/1/1998 TO 4/22/2012 Gaiser Tire Service, Inc. 219-***-****
P.O. Box 422, Schererville, IN 46375
MANAGER, SALESPERSON, TECHNITIAN
• Manage a medium sized, family owned tire, automotive, and truck repair center.
• Responsible for writing repair orders, working with customers to determine the nature of the
problem, and suggest possible solutions for personal automobiles and fleet vehicles.
• Tire installation, mechanical repair, preventive maintenance on a variety of automobiles and
trucks; light duty to heavy duty; and earthmoving equipment.
• Responsible for maintaining the cash register, collecting invoices, and ordering stock for the
store.
• Work with commercial accounts as a sales representative and perform collections.
• Responsible for maintaining and repairing shop equipment.
8/1/1997 TO 5/18/1998 Dordt College Sioux Center, IA
GROUNDS MAINTAINANCE CREW MEMBER
• Responsible for cutting grass, trimming hedges and trees, snow removal, and ice control for a
college of 1000 students.
• Maintenance of tractors and other grounds keeping equipment.
9/5/1994 TO 7/20/1997 Gaiser Tire Service, Inc. Schererville, IN
TIRE & SERVICE TECHNITIAN
• Perform various duties to change and repair tires, minor mechanical repairs,
and preventive maintenance in a family owned tire, automotive and truck tire and repair center.
NON-PROFIT WORK
• Union Fire & Rescue - Fire Fighter, Engineer, Safety Officer, Board of Directors
• Schnieder Volunteer Fire Department – Fire Fighter
• Rebuilding Together – Construction Volunteer
SUMMARY OF SKILLS
EQUIPMENT
• Computer alignment equipment
• Computer diagnostic equipment
• Significant collection of self owned tools
• Worked with cars, light trucks, medium trucks, heavy duty fleet equipment, and large
earthmoving equipment.
• Basic wire feed welding.
• Firefighting equipment.
• SCBA
EDUCATION
September 1993 to June 1997 Illiana Christian High School Lansing, IL
• General Studies
August 1997 to May 1998 Dordt College Sioux Center, IA
• Mechanical Engineering Program
August 1998 to May 2002 Purdue Calumet Hammond, IN
• Business Management & General Studies.
CERTIFICATIONS & SPECIAL TRAINING
Passenger and Light Truck Repair Technician Tire Industry Association
Mandatory Fire Fighter Certification Indiana Department of Homeland Security
Fire Fighter I Indiana Department of Homeland Security
Fire Fighter II Indiana Department of Homeland Security
CPR & AED American Heart Association
Reference Contact List
Jaime Garcia Bryan VanTil
687 W 100 N 8932 Orchard Dr.
Valparaiso, IN 46385 Highland, IN 46322
Jeff Langan Mark Hanchar
PO Box 105 117 Leanna Ln.
Wheeler, IN 46393 Valparaiso, IN 46385
Valerie DeWeese
9411 State Line Rd. N.
Dyer, IN 46311