maintenance assistance
Resume:
GEORGE THOMAS
431-***-**** **************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
• Hardworking and passionate tradesperson with 8 years of experience as a Plumber and 10 years as a Plumbing Teacher for high school students, eager to secure entry-level plumbing position, ready to help team achieve company goals
• Highly skilled in residential and commercial plumbing services and repairs, assembling pipes and fitting, laying out pipes and connections for clients and managing basic installation projects, and installing and repairing residential and commercial sewer and septic system
• Excellent communication skills to interact with colleagues, supervisors, inspectors, suppliers, clients and other tradespersons while coordinating work
• Strong organizational and time management skills necessary to complete tasks and projects on time
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications for communication with colleagues and clients, preparing project reports, follow-up with customers, and for online meetings and presentations
• In process of obtaining Manitoba Class 5 driver’s license WORK EXPERIENCE
Plumber/Welder/Carpenter January 2022-December 2023 Self-employed May Pen, Jamaica
Welder
• Built grill doors and windows for churches, houses, and made speaker box stand and jerk pans.
• Constructed burglar bars on fences for home protection, and sliding gates, water tanks with stand.
Plumber
• Installed completed bathroom roughing including shower, toilet, and washbasin.
• Piped up house water supply, both direct and indirect with tanks
• Constructed school standpipes for student’s use while at school.
• Fixed and repaired bathrooms, kitchens, and farm water including faucets, sinks, drains, pipefittings, and fixtures.
• Serviced and maintained private properties’ water supply drain waste vent systems.
• Connected farming pumping system to pump water from rivers to tanks and wet farming land. Carpenter
• Built regular size houses for clients, family, and friends.
• Repaired school buildings, furniture, and other structures.
• Assisted roof contractor in roofing projects.
• Built animal’s barn including pigsty, goat pens, and chicken coops.
• Constructed temporary sheds to accommodate visitors for meetings and school events.
• Renovated school buildings to accommodate larger school facility. Technology Education Teacher January 2010- August 2022 The Bethel Academy May Pen, Jamaica
• Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
• Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
• Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
• Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
• Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences. Maintenance Manager Aug 2012 – July 2022
The Bethel Academy May Pen, Jamaica
• Developed detailed maintenance budgets, effectively controlling expenses while ensuring optimal equipment performance.
• Collaborated with other departments to verify completion of maintenance tasks.
• Managed a team of technicians, providing guidance and support for skill development and performance improvement.
• Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
• Scheduled regular inspections of equipment and facilities to manage wear and tear.
• Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and managing repair schedules.
Maintenance Supervisor Sept 2018 – Aug 2021
The Bethel Academy May Pen, Jamaica
• Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
• Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
• Evaluated employee performance, coached, and trained to improve weak areas.
• Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
• Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
• Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures.
Scaffolder Erector/ Descale Personal Nov 2003 – Nov 2006 Baker and Sons Construction and Descaling Limited May Pen, Jamaica
• Followed protocols and stayed organized to provide personal and teammate safety.
• Minimized delays on-site by troubleshooting issues quickly and effectively while adhering to safety protocols.
• Built custom scaffolding structures to specifications for diverse applications.
• Facilitated smooth operations by regularly maintaining tools and equipment necessary for efficient scaffold construction.
• Assembled and installed furniture and cabinetry.
• Reduced accidents on-site by enforcing proper safety procedures and providing training for new team members.
• Worked in team-focused environment to collaboratively complete projects on time and within budget.
• Safely installed and dismantled scaffolding from aerial lifts and larger lifts. EDUCATION
Rigging Diploma March 2006-Apr 2008
NCTVET (National Council and Technical and Vocational Educ. and Training) Jamaica, WI Certificate in Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Jan 2005-Jan 2006 Heart Trust National Training Academy Jamaica WI
CERTIFICATIONS
NVQ-j diploma in rigging
Level 1 certification in first aid and CPR
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