Maintenance Part Time
Resume:
Daniel A. Kitchen
Lake in the Hills
Illinois 60156
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Objective
My goal is to obtain a long-term position in a positive environment where I can be a part of team
and share my experiences and learn more skills myself. I am currently searching for something that
will allow me to move closer to family that resides in the area.
Qualifications
Experience in the following areas:
Plumbing-repair and replacement of fixtures, soldering/brazing pipe, working with many styles of
fittings (sweating copper, threading iron pipe, pex, pvc/cpvc, cast iron, etc.
Electrical-repair and replacement of fixtures, bulbs, ballasts, lenses, photocells, low voltage, high
voltage, switches, running wiring, worked on ladders and lifts for parking lot lights, breaker
replacement and electic appliance diagnostics and repairs.
Hvac– general repairs and maintenance, filters, blowers, burners, igniters, sensors, and complete
replacement of units. Some experience with geo-thermal and boilers also.
Management/Training-I have managed as many as 20 techs under myself locally in maintenance
services, monitored them with phone calls, service records, online work order systems, and by
customer visits/inspections of their work. I have also been responsible for new technology roll out
procedures when they need to be installed in all facilities in a timely manner, I have experience
reading and maintaining reports on financial costs and maintaining an inventory control and
equipment monitoring systems. I am no stranger to profit and loss statements, spreadsheets, and
controlling situations that seem like chaos to others. I have been a corporate trainer in many of
these trades, organized specialty training for my techs/employees in topics such as mold, park and
recreational equipment and its certifications, health dept codes, general building codes, and as a
corporate trainer for Lowes Home Improvement I also trained store employees and customers on
installations, design, and general safety practices on many topics.
General automotive skills-Basic repair and replacement including diagnostics of vehicles.
Daniel A. Kitchen
Recent Work History
Max Mcgraw Wildlife Foundation
Part time Sept 2011 till May 2012
Full time May 2012 till current
Responsible for maintenance of main building, hunters lodge, log cabin facility, and campsites.
Requiring general hvac, plumbing, electrical, and installation of new equipment or replacement of
old. Exterior maintenance and upkeep of surrounding grounds including snow removal, exterior
lighting on building, pathways, and parking lots. Utilizing vendors when needed, inspections of
elevator and any code enforcement needs (health dept/fire/building/etc. ).
Family Maintenance Services, LLC
Owner of business
August of 2007 thru May 2012
This was a maintenance business I Started from the ground up, began as part time and grew to full
time with 6 employees. Consisted of doing special projects for commercial buildings, regular
maintenance, and landscaping services. Also included property preservation for Banks on vacant
properties and regular residential customers.
Knowledge Learning Corporation (aka Kindercare Learning Centers)
Senior/Lead Technician for District of Northern Illinois and Northwest Indiana
May of 2005 thru January of 2011
In this position I was responsible for 137 daycare centers and up to 16 technicians. I organized
routes for techs, managed our supply and inventories of parts, held monthly meetings regarding
our work order turn around times, quality of work issues, training on new technology, general
paperwork skills, and computer skills pertaining to our online work order system we utilized. I
visited and inspected locations to monitor techs and facility maintenance quality, used spreadsheets
and surveys to our customers to verify and continue to raise our quality and response times. I
received all after hour and emergency calls, then dispatched myself or another tech based on
location and type of emergency. Dealt with all code violations/requests of local health and
building code inspectors. Was Certified in playground design and codes, also received Senior tech
of the year for two years in a row when competing nationwide for this title.
References always available at your request. Thank you for this opportunity for employment.
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