Spiro Collaku
Handyman Maintenance Mechanic
Experienced Handyman with 30 years of experience in commercial and residential maintenance. Outstanding skills in window cleaning, maintenance and electrical repairs. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Friendly and always willing to go extra mile to deliver satisfaction. Hard working and eager to perform to the best of my abilities. Reliable professional with vast knowledge of handling mechanical needs. Knowledgeable, dedicated and offering superior skills in efficiency, problem solving and ensuring whatever task at hand is completed to the best of my ability.
Contact
Address
Forest Hills, NY 11375
Phone
**********@*****.***
Skills
Woodworking
Machinery repairs
Repairing pipes and fixtures
Safety and sanitation
Performing maintenance
Self-Motivated
Flexible and Adaptable
Repairing units
Problem solving ability
Organized nature
Equipment installation
Hand and power tools
Languages
Albanian
English
Italian
Work History
2021-07 - Current
Maintenance Handyman
Community Options Inc, Queens, NY
Prepared for new painting by removing previous materials with seam-cleaning, sandblasting, scraping, and sanding.
Performed basic electrical work and plumbing repairs such as installing new toilets, removing electrical wires, unclogging drains, and maintaining gutters.
Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment.
Completed repair projects on time and under budget, resulting in significant increase in new client referrals.
Managed available parts, tools, and materials inventory to maintain prompt response capability.
Installed lighting fixtures to improve lighting and increase energy efficiency.
2008-01 - 2021-11
Maintenance Supervisor
JANUS Et CIE, New York, NY
Paid close attention to guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions to continuously adhere to strict operational and maintenance regulations.
Provided guidance to management regarding project bids for onsite improvements.
Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
Supervised cleaning crew and scheduled shifts.
2004-01 - 2008-01
Window Cleaner
Cohen Brothers Inc, New York, NY
Leveraged ladders, poles, aerial lift equipment and suspended platforms to clean windows and gutters.
Applied water and detergent to glass with non-scratch applicator and removed with rubber squeegee blade to reduce smears.
Performed detailing tasks using microfiber and toweling cloths to remove excess moisture from window sills.
Reported deficiencies in systems or equipment to reduce service delivery failure or risk to health, safety or environment.
Descended down buildings from bosun chair or on swing stage system to clean elevated areas.
Cleaned interior and exterior of commercial and residential windows using industry-standard techniques, chemicals and equipment.
2002-06 - 2004-07
Welder
Juniper Industries Inc., Queens, NY
Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
Education
Diploma : General Maintenance
General Mechanic High School - Tirana, Albania
Received certification for supervisor maintenance training
Interests
Fishing
Spending time with my family and my Goldoodle
Organizing church community events
Cooking Mediterranean food