JIM THOMAS

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Burlington, Wisconsin 53105

262-***-****

actpfw@r.postjobfree.com

BACKGROUND SUMMARY

Maintenance Professional with extensive experience in healthcare manufacturing, office furniture, and Construction businesses. Background includes repair, installation, flooring, modular office systems, design options, doors and locks. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills that expedite issue resolution and ensure continuous operations. Recognized for ability to develop relationships and provide coaching to ensure talent development and retention. Expertise in:

Blueprint Reading

Project Estimates/Bids

Preventative Maintenance

Safety

Security

Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC

OSHA Compliance

Production Equipment

Union Carpenter Foreman

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ABBOTT LABORATORIES, Abbott Park, IL 1998 to Present

Senior Building Maintenance 2000 to Present

Responsible for preventative maintenance, equipment repair, installation, electrical, plumbing and building/property safety.

Updated conference rooms through installation of commercial ceilings, flooring, painting, modular office furniture, double wall, design option, metal studs, doors, and door hardware. Results included enhanced aesthetics and professional appearance.

Performed concrete coring and cutting to prepare building for changes to production processes, ensuring project completion within deadline.

Performed finishing/repairs to curbs and sidewalks, patching and repairing roads within property to meet corporate safety standards and reduce incidents.

Conducted troubleshooting as maintenance mechanic on pumps and motors in production area, worked with HVAC group on air handlers with filters belts shivs, and performed preventative maintenance on commercial air handlers to ensure employee wellness and meet OSHA requirements.

Led maintenance groups and scheduled work assignments between departments and groups to ensure quality outcomes within project timelines.

Coached staff on effective maintenance practices, enhancing skill development and expanding opportunities for promotion.

Participated in mentoring program for underprivileged high school students, providing training on career choices in skilled trades that enhanced employment opportunities.

Followed gowning procedures to work in clean rooms and comply with sterile procedures.

Performed preventative maintenance and repairs on fire doors and window fire curtains to follow appropriate fire safety guidelines.

Locksmith 2000 to Present

Responsible for pinning, installing and mastering cylinders, repairing and installing panic devices, trilogy electronic locks, door hardware/closers and global security card readers.

Installed ASSA locks for controlled drugs to ensure compliance with FDA regulations.

Locksmith for Schlage hardware, installing locks, pinning locks with masters, cutting keys and programming security locks.

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Maintenance Mechanic 1998 to 2000

Responsible for rebuilding/repairing motors and pumps, installing pumps, framing and pouring pads, changing seals, preventative maintenance on production tanks, changing filters and troubleshooting electrical and plumbing equipment.

Performed preventative maintenance on production tanks and repaired equipment to ensure continuous operations.

CLESTRA HAUSERMAN, Addison, IL 1997 to 1998

Job Foreman – Contractor, Abbott Laboratories

Responsible for layout, estimating, ordering and installation of Steelcase modular office furniture, double wall modular wall system, design option wall systems, metal stud drywall construction, D03 and T-Style and Steelcase cubicle installation.

A-1 OFFICE INSTALLATION, Round Lake, IL Prior to 1997

Owner

Responsible for all business operations, including bidding/estimating, layouts, furniture moves, budgeting, scheduling and staffing.

ESTATE SIDING CORPORATION, Crystal Lake, IL

Siding Installer

Installed aluminum, vinyl, cedar, siding, soffit, fascia and replacement windows, doors, and gutters, and painting for all areas of residential building.

JIM THOMAS CONSTRUCTION SERVICE, Round Lake, IL

Owner

Owned and operated general construction company for home remodeling, electrical/plumbing repairs, basement refinishing, snow plowing, yard/pool and residential building maintenance.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Welding, Air Conditioning, Applied Mathematics, Electricity, Construction

College of Lake County, Lake County, IL

PATENT

Invented and Patented Custom Vinyl Siding Nail

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

Safeway Level 1 Scaffolding

Lewis C. Norton Door Closers

Ingersoll Rand Door Hardware, Emergency and Panic Devices

Schlage Hardware

Engineering Mentoring Program, Abbott Laboratories

Fork Lift Driver, JLG Man Lift, Scissors Lift, Bob Cat

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Word, Excel, Outlook, Lotus Notes, AS400

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