Robert M. Ogden
P. O. Box ****
Lancaster, CA ***39
ad1i4e@r.postjobfree.com 661-***-****
Subject: Application for Employment
My name is Robert Ogden and I would like to introduce my career qualifications to you in response
to the posting for the recent open position you have. I am very enthusiastic about this career opportunity and would like to speak further to you about the benefits I have to offer. I am attaching my resume which will provide you with my work experience in the maintenance field.
In my resume you will find that I have been employed in the maintenance and construction field for
the past thirty seven years. For seventeen of those years, I have been employed as a general maintenance
employee and supervisor with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. My job responsibilities have allowed me to supervise and provide general building maintenance and
custodial services to a variety of facilities. My experience also included planning, coordinating,
assigning and evaluating several different work sites. Which also covers coordinating a variety of
services, determining service requirements and resolving any service problems that may arise. My
experience covers such a wide range of general building maintenance and repair, including
carpentry, electrical, masonry, painting, and plumbing skills. As a maintenance supervisor, I adhere
and always stay in compliance with all state standards and building codes. I pride myself on a
commitment to quality craftsmanship and the ability to work well with others. In addition to my construction expertise, I also have experience with driving. During my career with the Sheriff's department I often drove and handled different machinery and vehicles. As the building manager, one of my duties was to transport employees to and from different jail and station facilities on a daily basis. I have driven a wide variety of vehicles and equipment, such as passenger vans, flat bed trucks, scissor lifts, fort lifts and boom lifts to name a few.
I am a highly motivated and qualified individual. I always give a hundred percent to my profession
and am willing to go the extra mile to get the job done. I am a team player that is always willing to
learn new things. I feel confident that you will find my extensive experience in maintenance and
construction, along with my qualifications and strong work ethic, an excellent match for
your open position.
Please contact me after you have had the opportunity to review my resume and qualifications for
this position. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours Sincerely,
Robert M. Ogden
Robert Michael Ogden
P.O. Box 1655 Lancaster, CA 93539
ad1i4e@r.postjobfree.com
Objective
To become employed with your company.
Summary of Qualifications
I am trained in all aspects of the maintenance field. Implements experience from carpentry, plumbing, electrical, drywall, petroleum and construction skills. I have worked with the water crew, plumbers, and locksmiths on thousands of call outs. Supervision of maintenance staff at North County Correctional Facility. In addition, I have many years of experience with driving. I have experience driving passenger vans, flat bed trucks, operating scissor lifts, fort lifts and boom lifts. I pride myself with good communication skills, being reliable, dependable, self-motivated, a problem solver, having good work ethics, dedication, leadership, high standards, knowledgeable, being a team player and goal minded. Experience
Building Complex Manager II
for
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department of Maintenance October 1997 to 2018
Retired in April 2018
Duties & Experience
*Maintaining the Los Angeles County Mira Loma Detention Center in all aspects of maintenance.
*Maintaining the Palmdale & Lancaster, California Sheriff Stations.
* Supervised & Maintained the North County Correctional Facility in Los Angeles County.
*Transporting employees to and from LASD facilities and operating warehouse equipment.
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
4700 Ramona Blvd
Monterey Park, CA 91754
Ogden Drywall
Northridge, CA
January 1982- October 1997
Duties
*Supervisor of Drywall Construction Company
*Superintendent of each job site
Education
Cleveland High School
Northridge, CA
High School Diploma
Accolades & Involvements
*Employee of the Quarter 2000 *Certified First Aid & CPR Instructor
*American Cancer Society-Relay for Life-Chairperson *Knights of Columbus – Board Member