James Work
Houston, TX *****
*********@*****.***
Looking for a great company that will utilize my skills in the Plumbing and H.V.A.C. fields. One that I can grow with, help grow the company brand & services and retire from. Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
HVAC Technician/Plumber
The Workshop-Austin, TX
January 2013 to Present
• Commercial/Residential Plumbing and HVAC service calls/work orders
• APARTMENTS: Turns. Make readies. Repairs/renovations. Move ins. Evictions. 8yrs.
• New Construction, installations, remodels and renovations.
• Utility services: water mains, sewer mains and natural gas mains.
• Generator installations, repairs and maintenance. Backup battery systems and rectifiers. 17yrs
• Heavy Equipment Operations: Excavator, Skid steers, Backhoes, Fork Trucks and Mobile Cranes.
• Building Maintenance: Commercial, Industrial and HOSPITALS.
• Computer literate: Microsoft Office, 365 and Excel software / internet searches
• Kitchen equipment: grills, coolers, ice makers reach-ins and soda machines Maintenance Supervisor
Excel Group-Prairieville, LA
January 2008 to February 2013
• Supervisor for seven member staff at Chemical Plant Addis, LA. : PVC resin powder fill/wash stations, catcrackers, shaker silos load/unload stations.
• Conveyors and Electrical systems repairs-replace-troubleshoot-maintenance.
• Heavy Equipment Operator/Maintenance/trainer.
Journeyman Plumber
Haynesworth Plumbing and Maintenance-Central, LA
December 2007 to January 2013
• Complete Commercial and Residential plumbing services throughout the Baton Rouge, LA region .
• Fleet vehicle maintenance on 17 trucks and vans
• Heavy Equipment operations and maintenance
• APARTMENTS: repairs, renovations, and maintenance as an authorized vendor for 22 properties. Education
Associate of Applied Science in Industrial Plumbing/Pipefitting/HVAC Washtenaw Community College - Ann Arbor, MI
January 2019 to December 2022
Certification in OSHA
The University of Texas at Arlington - Arlington, TX November 2016 to December 2016
Associate of Applied Science in Mass Communications US ARMY Technical School - Fort Eisenhower, GA
January 1986 to January 1987
Skills
• Heavy Equipment Operation (10+ years)
• Carpentry (10+ years)
• Boiler (7 years)
• Facilities Maintenance (10+ years)
• Plumbing (10+ years)
• Blueprint Reading (10+ years)
• Vehicle Maintenance (10+ years)
• Mechanical Knowledge (10+ years)
• Programmable logic controllers (2 years)
• Schematics (10+ years)
• Appliance repair (8 years)
• Industrial maintenance (8 years)
• Welding (7 years)
• Hydraulics (8 years)
• HVAC sheet metal (3 years)
• Construction (10+ years)
• Air conditioning (5 years)
• Maintenance management (10+ years)
• Drywall (10+ years)
• Handyman experience (10+ years)
• Equipment repair (5 years)
• Field service (10+ years)
• Construction plumbing (10+ years)
• Property management (5 years)
• Team management (10+ years)
• HVAC/R (5 years)
Military Service
Branch: United States Army
Service Country: United States
Rank: Specialist Four
November 1985 to August 1988
My duty was classified and still is. I worked in the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the Pentagon. Doing intelligence and mass communications
Commendations:
• Overseas Ribbon
• Immediate Impact Army Commendation Medal
• Army Achievement
• Top Secret S.B.I. clearance
Certifications and Licenses
OSHA 10
Gas Fitters License
Driver's License
Plumbing License
EPA Certification
EPA Certification
Assessments
Management & leadership skills: Impact & influence — Completed June 2024
Choosing the most effective strategy to inspire and influence others to meet business objectives Full results: Completed
Mechanical knowledge — Proficient
June 2024
Understanding and applying mechanical concepts and processes Full results: Proficient
Working with MS Word documents — Proficient
June 2024
Knowledge of various Microsoft Word features, functions, and techniques Full results: Proficient
Automotive maintenance — Proficient
June 2024
Knowledge of vehicles, vehicle maintenance, and repairs Full results: Proficient
Basic maintenance and repair — Proficient
June 2024
Performing basic repairs and maintenance for apartment complexes, office buildings, and other facilities
Full results: Proficient
Basic maintenance and repair — Proficient
June 2024
Performing basic repairs and maintenance for apartment complexes, office buildings, and other facilities
Full results: Proficient
Manufacturing skills — Proficient
June 2024
Monitoring systems, reading schematics, and using tools that are commonly found in a manufacturing setting
Full results: Proficient
Work style: Conscientiousness — Completed
June 2024
Tendency to be well-organized, rule-abiding, and hard-working Full results: Completed
Work style: Reliability — Proficient
June 2024
Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and accountable at work Full results: Proficient
Work motivation — Proficient
June 2024
Level of motivation and discipline applied toward work Full results: Proficient
Construction safety — Proficient
June 2024
Using safe practices while on a construction site
Full results: Proficient
Work style: Reliability — Proficient
June 2024
Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work Full results: Proficient
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