Maintenance Technician
Resume:
Daniel Caciola
Springdale, Arkansas, 72762 United States
**********@*****.***
Professional Experience
City of Springdale
Springdale, Arkansas
Field Maintenance Crew Supervisor
June 2014-
Present
. Responsible for all of the maintenance on the City of Springdale
recreational ball fields, this includes all college baseball, high school
baseball, adult softball, Pony League Baseball, and Little League
Baseball fields that were contained on the City of Springdale facilities,
for a total of over 20 sporting facilities. Also included in the scope of
jurisdiction were over 12 soccer fields for youth and adult competitive
teams.
. All irrigation maintenance for the said facilities including but not
limited to irrigation line installation and repair, as well as upgrading
existing systems to more modern and energy efficient complex.
. Grass maintenance and repair as well as sod cutting and laying, also over
seeding and fertilization operations were maintained on schedule.
. Continually maintained all baseball, soccer, and softball fields to their
respective league standards in measurements as well as field and grass
quality, and also moisture content.
. Maintained active relationships with the personnel of the colleges, high
schools, and various leagues that used the City of Springdale facilities
to coordinate game time and maintenance schedules, as well as continuing
education on preserving the playability of the fields and ensuring a
working relationship for all parties.
. Used or supervised the use of many pieces of machinery to accomplish
daily and yearly goals. This includes but not limited to track hoe,
dozer, front end loader, rock rack, hydro pro, power pressurized paint
system, tractor, ATV, chalk liner, sod cutter, edger, and many more.
. Organized and put together the teams that would put on the various
baseball, softball, soccer, and little league tournaments that were
sponsored by the city, and responsible for making sure said events
proceeded without delay or incident, even though most situations
involving setbacks would occur at night or during weekends when the
ability to adapt, modify and overcome were often tested.
. Maintained under direct supervision up to 8 individuals, responsible for
their daily assignments and the completion of goals and projects within
the given timeframes.
.
City of Springdale
Springdale, Arkansas
Maintenance Technician Supervisor
December 2013-June
2014
. Responsible for the upkeep of grounds, both natural landscape as well as
superficial and synthetic structures at the Tyson Sports Complex in
Springdale.
. Detailed record keeping of both scheduled and major upkeep maintenance of
all machinery assigned to the complex, including mowers, tractors, ATV's
and personnel lifts, as well as various hand machines such as chain saws,
weed eaters and push mower, altogether over 50 pieces of equipment.
. Had up to 5 other employees under my direct supervision and was
responsible for keeping up with their billing hours time as well as
setting up working schedules so as to facilitate timely completion of
projects.
. Organized and led to completion concrete maintenance projects for upkeep
at the Complex that included but was not limited to concrete framing and
pouring as well as finish work and proper grade installation.
. Installed and supervised the upkeep of irrigation systems for both ball
field as well as private personnel use areas throughout the Complex.
. Planned and installed new basketball courts when the previous model
proved to be both incompetent for use and unsafe to the public.
. Troubleshoot and rework drain systems at softball fields to better
accommodate the volume of drain water that the area was having to handle
when the old system was failing to do the job correctly.
. Divided up the Complex projects with the available manpower taking into
account each members strengths as well as weaknesses so as not to
overwhelm any individual and at the same time achieve maximum
productivity.
City of Springdale Springdale, Arkansas
Maintenance Technician
April 2012-
December 2013
. Operate and perform both periodic as well as major maintenance on
various different lawn care machines, such as riding, walk behind and
push mowers in care of the city owned parks and ball fields.
. Maintained a regular schedule of waste removal and inspection of
gounds areas as well as mechanical operation of necessary parks and
recreation facilities to ensure proper operation and cleanly
conditions at all times.
. Performed various forms of basic plumbing as needed on many different
applications on a range of properties. Including basic bathroom
hookups and winterization, water fountain replacement and
installation, and replacement or repair as needed of indoor drain and
ventilation plumbing.
. Performed periodic maintenance of irrigation systems to support the
wide range of athletic fields under the direct operational care of the
city. Including running new sprinkler lines, adding or removing heads
as needed, and perfecting draining systems for more economic use.
. Diagnosed and corrected problems with the water main when needed, as
well as adding more accommodating field drains when the current
systems were unable to keep up with volume.
. Maintained thorough operation maintenance on all parks and recreation
equipment, such as mowers, weed eaters, back hoes, front end loaders
as well as work trucks and larger diesels.
. Used basic steel as well as wood framed construction to repair
existing facilities such as fences, field containers, and spectator
areas, as well as add new and improved structures to the properties.
.
Wade Mechanical Contracting
Little Rock,
Arkansas
Mechanical Contractor
Jul 2008 - Jan 2012
. Study specifications in blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare
project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
. Shape metal material over anvils, blocks, or other forms, using hand
tools.
. Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools,
machines, or power saw.
. Perform minor plumbing, welding or concrete mixing work.
. Install assemblies, such as flashing, pipes, tubes, heating and air
conditioning ducts, furnace casings, rain gutters, and down spouts, in
supportive frameworks.
. Prepare cost estimates for clients or employers.
. Trim, file, grind, deburr, buff, and smooth surfaces, seams, and joints
of assembled parts, using hand tools and portable power tools.
. Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and
clean environment.
. Fasten seams and joints together with welds, bolts, cement, rivets,
solder, caulks, metal drive clips, and bonds to assemble components into
products or to repair sheet metal items.
. Transport prefabricated parts to construction sites for assembly and
installation.
. Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using ruler, pencil, chalk,
and marking gauge.
. Construct forms and chutes for pouring concrete.
. Maintain records, document actions and present written progress reports.
. Select gauges and types of sheet metal or non-metallic material,
according to product specifications.
. Install structures and fixtures, such as windows, frames, floorings, and
trim, or hardware, using carpenter's hand and power tools.
. Verify trueness of structure, using plumb bob and level.
. Apply shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, and decorative paneling to
ceilings and walls.
. Fabricate or alter parts at construction sites, using shears, hammers,
punches, and drills.
Reed Contracting Inc Conway, Arkansas
Steel Construction Worker Jun 2006 - Jul 2008
. Select gauges and types of sheet metal or non-metallic material,
according to product specifications.
. Finish parts, using hacksaws, and hand, rotary, or squaring shears.
. Secure metal roof panels in place, and interlock and fasten grooved panel
edges.
. Transport prefabricated parts to construction sites for assembly and
installation.
. Maneuver completed units into position for installation, and anchor the
units.
. Maintain equipment, making repairs and modifications when necessary.
. Fabricate or alter parts at construction sites, using shears, hammers,
punches, and drills.
. Lay out, measure, and mark dimensions and reference lines on material,
such as roofing panels, according to drawings or templates, using
calculators, scribes, dividers, squares, and rulers.
. Shape metal material over anvils, blocks, or other forms, using hand
tools.
. Determine project requirements, including scope, assembly sequences, and
required methods and materials, according to blueprints, drawings, and
written or verbal instructions.
. Fasten roof panel edges and machine-made molding to structures, nailing
or welding pieces into place.
Jamar Inc Mayflower, Arkansas
Welder Jun 2005 - Jun 2007
. Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
. Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to
assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers.
. Connect and turn regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and
pressure so that desired flames are obtained.
. Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind or bolt component parts to
obtain required configurations and positions for welding.
. Clean or degrease parts, using wire brushes, portable grinders, or
chemical baths.
. Fill holes, and increase the size of metal parts.
. Preheat workpieces prior to welding or bending, using torches or heating
furnaces.
. Monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating
of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
. Prepare all material surfaces to be welded, ensuring that there is no
loose or thick scale, slag, rust, moisture, grease, or other foreign
matter.
. Select and install torches, torch tips, filler rods, and flux, according
to welding chart specifications or types and thicknesses of metals.
. Repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and
reassembling parts, using cutting torches, straightening presses, and
hand tools.
. Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding
trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
. Determine required equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of
metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques.
. Mark or tag material with proper job number, piece marks, and other
identifying marks as required.
. Remove rough spots from workpieces, using portable grinders, hand files,
or scrapers.
. Ignite torches or start power supplies and strike arcs by touching
electrodes to metals being welded, completing electrical circuits.
. Detect faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notify
supervisors.
. Examine workpieces for defects and measure workpieces with straightedges
or templates to ensure conformance with specifications.
. Chip or grind off excess weld, slag, or spatter, using hand scrapers or
power chippers, portable grinders, or arc-cutting equipment.
. Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits.
. Develop templates and models for welding projects, using mathematical
calculations based on blueprint information.
. Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal
segments, using processes such as gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-
cored arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, resistance welding, and
submerged arc welding.
. Dismantle metal assemblies or cut scrap metal, using thermal-cutting
equipment such as flame-cutting torches or plasma-arc equipment.
. Estimate materials needed for production and manufacturing and maintain
required stocks of materials.
General Properties North Little Rock, Arkansas
Office Assistant May 2003 - May 2005
. Answer telephones, direct calls, and take messages.
. Inventory and order materials, supplies, and services.
. Compile, copy, sort, and file records of office activities, business
transactions, and other activities.
. Compute, record, and proofread data and other information, such as
records or reports.
. Maintain and update filing, inventory, mailing, and database systems,
either manually or using a computer.
. Deliver messages and run errands.
. Communicate with customers, employees, and other individuals to answer
questions, disseminate or explain information, take orders, and address
complaints.
. Complete work schedules, manage calendars, and arrange appointments.
. Type, format, proofread, and edit correspondence and other documents,
from notes or dictating machines, using computers or typewriters.
. Operate office machines, such as photocopiers and scanners, facsimile
machines, voice mail systems, and personal computers.
. Make travel arrangements for office personnel.
Grove Services Kansas City, Kansas
Painter, Framer, Drywall Installer Jun 2001 - May 2003
. Fit and fasten wallboard or drywall into position on wood or metal
frameworks, using glue, nails, or screws.
. Maintain records, document actions and present written progress reports.
. Install structures and fixtures, such as windows, frames, floorings, and
trim, or hardware, using carpenter's hand and power tools.
. Read blueprints and other specifications to determine methods of
installation, work procedures, and material and tool requirements.
. Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools,
machines, or power saw.
. Trim rough edges from wallboard to maintain even joints, using knives.
. Study specifications in blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare
project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
. Coordinate work with drywall finishers who cover the seams between
drywall panels.
. Fill cracks and other defects in plaster or plasterboard and sand patch,
using patching plaster, trowel, and sanding tool.
. Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and
clean environment.
Education
University of Arkansas Fayetteville, Arkansas
Completed Coursework towards B.S. Business Administration
May 2006
Additional Skills
. Basic Structural Fire Fighting
. Special Response Recovery Scuba Diver
. Certified by Stihl in Chainsaw Operation and Maintenance
. Basic High Angle Rescue
. Land Search And Rescue
. Rescue Systems 1
. Emergency First Responder
. Arkansas State Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
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