Maintenance Technician

Building Maintenance / Customer Service / Management

Highly professional US Army Veteran seeking to utilize previous construction and general labor experience and extensive technical training in a construction related trade; versatile worker with skills and training in building maintenance, HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, drywall, wallpaper, painting, and electrical repairs; focused and self-motivated with the ability to organize people, projects and resources to achieve desired results; strong problem-solving and communication skills; efficient team player dedicated to getting the job done right the first time; also, able to operate as an independent mechanic by analyzing problems, identifying courses of actions, and implementing solutions with available resources; ten years of customer service and management experience in a retail environment with a track record of success; received two exceptional evaluations and chosen employee of the month for November 2014.

Building Maintenance & General Labor

Took the initiative to complete 98% of the basic competencies and 85% of the optional competencies to achieve the DCE Building Maintenance & Repair Certification focusing on A/C, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and furnace installation and repair

Successfully completed numerous repair and maintenance projects for a large correctional facility encompassing all aspects of construction-related trades

Also took the initiative to complete Air Conditioning and Refrigeration training with Universal Certification, including HVAC, as well as 2 out of 3 semesters required for HVAC Technician certification and two semesters of electricity courses through local community colleges.

Certified in OSHA standards for Construction Safety and Health (OSHA 500).

Sales & Customer Service

Repeatedly earned awards among department managers for quarterly top sales in the region.

Received recognition from supplier for top sales in Health and Beauty Aids department of the world’s largest discount department store.

Chosen to lead Inventory Control Team, responsible for grocery and general merchandise inventory, quality assurance and customer satisfaction.

Effectively planned ahead to meet aggressive sales goals.

Leadership & Management

Promoted to management within first eight months of employment due to eagerness for development and ability to learn new skills quickly.

Successfully trained sales associates for managerial roles.

Ability to work within and lead teams, and to work independently with little to no supervision.

Reputation for managing projects, people and resources to meet demand within tight deadlines.

Assisted over 20 individuals pass the GED test and adapted teaching style to accommodate various levels of education and learning styles

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

Maintenance Technician, Sandhu Management & Investments

555E. Canal Street, Richmond, Va 23219 March 2015 – July 2015

Maintenance Technician, Doubletree, By Hilton, 301 W. Franklin St, Richmond, Va 2014 - 2015

Dormitory Tutor, Lunenburg Correctional Center, Victoria, VA 2008 - 2011

General Labor/ForkLift Operator/Carpenter, At Work Temporary Services, Farmville, VA 2008

Full Time Student, Southside Community College, Electrician courses 2007 - 2008

Department Manager, Wal-Mart, Farmville, VA 1993 – 2003

Factory Worker, Craddock-Terry Shoe Company, Farmville, VA 1985 – 1987, 1989 – 1993

Warehouse Supervisor, Thomasville Furniture Company, Appomattox, VA 1987 - 1989

Administrative Specialist, United States Army, Fort Meade, Laurel, MD 1979 - 1983

EDUCATION & TRAINING

CARITAS Works Job Readiness Training, Richmond, VA 2013

Completed 2 out of 3 required semesters for HVAC Technician Certificate,

John Tyler Community College, Chester, VA 2012 - 2013

EPA Certification (Air Conditioning and Refrigeration), ESCO Institute, Mount Prospect, IL 2011

Building Maintenance and Repair Certification, Commonwealth of Virginia, Victoria, VA 2011

Career Readiness Certificate (Silver), Commonwealth of Virginia 2010

OSHA 500 Construction Safety and Health Training, Victoria, VA 2010

Forklift Operation Course Completion, Farmville, VA 2008

Basic Electricity Courses (2 Semesters), Southside Community College, Keysville, VA 2008

General Mineral Miner Certification, Commonwealth of Virginia, Farmville, VA 2003

High School Diploma, Prince Edward County High School, Farmville, VA 1979

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