JAMES R. LESTER
Kennett Square, PA 19348
Phone: 610-***-****
Email: ******@***.***
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 .