JAMES R. LESTER

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Kennett Square, PA 19348

Phone: 610-***-****

Email: acfvj7@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION:

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Coatesville, PA

Fire Safety, Hazardous Material and

Terrorist Incidents, Disaster Medical Operations

and Search and Rescue.

2007 to 2008 Delaware County Community College, Media, PA

HVAC Certificate Dean's List

1991 to 1992 Delaware Technical College, Georgetown, DE

Professional Certificate Heavy Equipment/ Machinery

Bulldozer, Excavator, Forklift, Grader, Back Hoe, Loader.

CDL Class A license.

Excavation theory, site work, blue prints, basic pipe,

foundation and road work.

1985 to 1989 Unionville High School, Unionville, PA

Diploma Major: Business

EXPERIENCE:

9/2010 to 3/2011 Y.M.C.A. of The Upper Main Line, Berwyn,

Pa

Maintenance Technician - All maintenance on building,

pools and grounds

Including HVAC.

12/ 2007 to 3/ 2010 William F. Gaebel Inc., Excavating Contractor, West

Grove, PA

Foreman, Equipment Operator and Mechanic, Building

Supervise jobs, operate equipment, maintain

machinery.

Maintain rental properties, painting, plumbing, HVAC, electrical,

carpentry.

3/ 2006 to Present Lester Building Maintenance Services

Self-employed-home and commercial maintenance, light

tree work, painting,

carpentry. Office touch up H.V.A.C. and

light electrical .

1/ 2004 to 3/ 2006 Asplundh Tree Experts, Horsham, PA

Top Spray men, Equipment operator

Maintain Pecos property (transmission lines, along

railways, in nuclear facilities)

trimming trees with 18 ton Kershaw machines, 75 ft

boom and forestry mowers.

12/ 2001 to 1/ 2004 The Gilbertson Group Inc., Coatesville, PA

Alarm Technician

Install and maintain closed circuit camera and alarm

systems, safes, vaults,

teller machines, magnetic locks and man traps. Such

as Philadelphia FBI offices.

11/ 1998 to 12/ 2001 Kensey Nash Corp., Exton, PA

Collagen Technician

Produce collagen for skin culture, wound management,

and heart catheter devices

and perform testing per GMP policies. Help write

and update batch records; ship and receive raw

and finished products.

10/ 1997 to 11/ 1998 Hershey's Mill, West Chester, PA

EMT Security Officer

Quick Response Unit for emergency medical calls

within a 2000 unit retirement

complex. Maintain security throughout the premises.

9/1992 to 9/1997 Various Companies: James Julian Inc., West Bradford

Township, North

East Hot Mix, Construction and Design Inc.

Heavy Equipment Operator, Dump Truck Driver, Laborer

Operate crusher recycling plant for concrete

roadway; maintain crusher

conveyors, secondary crushers, screens. Operate

equipment and maintain road

equipment including back hoe, dump truck, and

rollers. Install septic systems,

water lines, foundations, basement and garage

floors, rough grading, driveways and pad sites;

assist carpenters, plumbers, framers with additional tasks.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS, AND ACHIEVEMENTS

. CDL Class A driver's license continuously since 1992

. 22 years Welding experience (Arc and MIG)

. Basic electrical wiring knowledge, both residential and farm

. Competent personal computer user

. Small Engine Certificate, basic trouble shooting, repair and

maintenance

. Asplundh Tree Experts. Foreman training .

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