Maintenance, contracting, management
Resume:
Anthony C. Van Vleet
Great Falls, Montana.
Mobile: 406-***-****.
Home: 406-***-****.
Email: ************@*****.***
Former Federal Employee with 5 point Veteran preference recently relocated to Montana and am now seeking reemployment.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Directorate of Public Works (DPW) (06/29/2009 - 12/31/2020) – Engineering Technician. Assigned to the Job Order Contract (JOC) Section, Construction Management Branch
(CMB) Division, located at Schofield Barracks (SB) and Wheeler Army AirField (WAAF) Oahu, Hawaii.
Supervisor: Nelson Pascua 808-***-****. Contact: Unavailable / No longer in position. Salary: $41.11 per hour + 19.56% additional locality pay. Pay Grade: GS 0802 Grade 11 Step 10
Hours per week: 40+.
Duties: Responsible for construction projects on all Army bases on Oahu, Hawaii. Review, estimate, negotiate, and create packages for award for construction contracts ranging from $5,000.00 to $25,000,000.00. Also was part of the Residential Community Initiative (RCI) team to oversee the private company that performed work and maintenance on the military housing for all Army bases on Oahu, Hawaii and approve all work performed. Responsible for developing the Scope of Work (SOW), site visits with the contractors, and monitoring progress. Contracts include but not limited to air conditioning replacement ranging from window units installation to multiple story buildings with chillers and chilled water systems and all related controls for them, air handlers, duct replacement, carpentry, roofing, exhaust fans, fire alarm panel replacement (and all components related to them), plumbing (to include total restroom renovations), electrical (both low and high voltage) from panel board and breaker replacement to transformer and switchgear replacement, road and intersection modifications (to include sensors, striping, and traffic signals), building repair and or renovations and conversions of buildings to office spaces, training facilities, barracks, and all facilities infrastructure. Develop and act as inspector for work plan drawings, and approve all material submittals. Assigned as training officer for monthly and yearly training requirements, and fire inspector for our offices. Page 2 of 6
Directorate of Public Works (DPW) (01/11/2003 - 06/29/2009) - Air Conditioning Technician / Electrician.
Assigned To Cyclic Maintenance Shop responsibility for Schofield Barracks (SB) and Wheeler Army AirField (WAAF) Oahu, Hawaii.
Supervisor: Calvin Acosta 808-***-****. Contact: Unavailable / No longer in position. Pay Grade: WG 5306 Grade 8 Step 5 and WG 2805 Grade 8 Step 5. Salary: $24.32 per hour + 19.56 % additional locality pay. Hours per week: 40+.
Duties: Perform cyclic maintenance, and submit and complete service orders as needed for interior and exterior of all buildings. Part of a four man crew solely responsible for all cyclic maintenance on Wheeler Army Airfield. Define, layout, and plan for maintenance repairs needed after initial building walk through inspection. Inspection includes condition of paint, plumbing fixtures, water and electrical connections, water and sewer distribution systems, electrical systems, air conditioners, grounds maintenance, pest infestation, roof condition, and fire hazards. Order parts needed for repairs. Repairs include: Electrical - replace or repairs for 35 watt-1000 watt lighting fixtures including capacitors, magnetic, and electronic ballasts, emergency lighting ballasts, bulbs. Troubleshoot, repair, improve, modify,overhaul, maintain and replace emergency lighting, exit signs, outlets, gfci's, switches, breakers, and breaker panels, repair and replace exhaust fan motors and belts, and troubleshoot and repair basic and complex electrical problems. Plumbing - repair and replace parts for urinals, commodes, sinks, showers, clear drain lines, install water filters and other basic plumbing problems. Carpentry - repair and replace doors and door parts, stairs, repair, patch, and paint walls, replace wooden structures for window a/c units, repair roofs, gutters and downspouts. Skilled in use of hand tools and power tools. Skilled in the use of test equipment such as voltmeters, multimeters, amp meters, tape rules, pressure gauges, etc. Act as work leader for our crew. Act as lead electrician on crew. Delegate work to crew members. Inspect work on the final walk through to ensure all work and workmanship is completed to standards. Act as alternate shop work leader for cyclic maintenance shop, and act as alternate shop supervisor when needed. Print out service orders for all crews and individuals in the shop, receive and answer emails, go to scheduled meetings, sign and verify parts ordered in work leader and / or work supervisors absence, track, close-out, and file cyclic maintenance work orders, track and file bill of materials for parts ordered. Assist employees in using a computer for official business as needed.
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J & J Maintenance (11/15/2001 - 01/11/2003) - Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Refrigeration Technician.
Tripler Army Medical Center and Hickam Medical Clinic Oahu, Hawaii. Supervisor: Gary Weiss 808-***-****. Contact: Unavailable / No longer in position. Salary: $22.34 per hour.
Hours per week: 40+
Duties: Responsible for preventive maintenance and repair of all HVACR systems and equipment including: chilled water HVAC systems, cooling towers, centrifugal and reciprocating chillers, air handling units, package air conditioning systems, split air conditioning systems, ductless air conditioning systems, window air conditioning units, refrigerators, freezers, ice machines, heat exchangers, refrigerant air driers, and air compressors. Install, repair, overhaul, and perform maintenance on all equipment. Experience with thermostats (micro sets, electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic), pressure stats, relays, switches, contactors, time delays, variable air volume dampers
(vav's), variable frequency drives (vfd's), duct smoke detectors, fire dampers, chilled water valve actuators, unloaders, thermal expansion valves (txv's), cut in / cut out pressure switches, thermometers, temperature sensors, static pressure sensors, air controls, and other automatic control devices. Service / repair condensers, evaporators, compressors, receivers, chilled water coils, chilled water and condenser water pumps, motors, pillow block bearings, shafts, sheaves, flywheels. Knowledge of refrigeration cycles and refrigerants on all equipment. Able to make visual, audible, and mechanical checks to troubleshoot problems and use test equipment such as temperature probes, electrical multi meters, amp meters, and refrigeration gauges. Able to evacuate, repair, vacuum, nitrogen test, and recharge refrigerant systems using temperature / pressure charts and gauges. Track reclaimed and virgin refrigerants by weight. Make fittings
(swag / flare) and solder soft and hard copper. Responsible for troubleshooting and repairing and maintaining all electrical and steam kitchen equipment at Tripler Hospital such as dishwashers, refrigerators (reach in and walk in types), freezers (reach in and walk in types), convection ovens, steam kettles, steam cabinets, tilt skillets, pulpers, ice cream machines, and any other equipment associated with a major military installation kitchen. Install, modify, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot and repair electronic equipment associated with moderate and complex electrical systems, electrical lines, circuits, distribution panels, and electrical troubleshooting and repair of complex wiring systems in various kitchen appliances, equipment, and devices. Read schematic drawings, check, measure, and calibrate voltage, current, resistance, capacitance, and inductance on various equipment and devices. Troubleshoot and repair all equipment using repair manuals, schematic drawings, and my knowledge of troubleshooting techniques. Complete general maintenance and major repairs involving electrical problems including wiring, outlets, switches, gfci's, lighting, ballasts, electronic doors. Plumbing problems including faucet valves, urinal and toilet repairs, vacuum breakers, diaphragms, auto-flush valves. Carpentry problems include adjust and hang doors, install hinges and locking mechanisms, install trim, build walls, stairs and painting repairs including patch and repair walls, touch-ups, and anything else needed to fulfill maintenance contracts. Create and complete work orders. Order all parts needed to fulfill obligations. Page 4 of 6
Coordinate and complete all necessary paperwork for equipment shut downs for maintenance or repairs. Coordinate schedules, supervise contractors, and perform inspections on work subcontracted out. Fulfill obligations of project manager when needed such as payroll, weekly and monthly reports, generating and tracking of preventive maintenance schedules and work orders, ordering and receiving parts, budgeting, and staff management.
Turtle Bay Resort (09/01/2000 - 09/01/2001) - Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Refrigeration Technician Oahu, Hawaii.
Supervisor: Philip Cadiz 808-***-****. Contact: Unavailable / No longer in position. Salary: $18.93 per hour.
Hours per week: 40+.
Duties: Responsible for preventive maintenance and repair of all resort equipment including: chilled water air conditioning systems, refrigerators, freezers, ice machines, gas kitchen equipment, electric kitchen equipment, fire suppression pumps and equipment, boiler readings and blow downs, chiller readings and cleaning, plumbing systems, electrical systems, carpentry, painting, and audio / visual setups for events. Troubleshoot equipment using audible, visual, and mechanical methods using tools such as amperage meters, electrical multi meters and refrigeration gauges. Experienced in all automatic controls on all equipment. Understanding of refrigerant cycles and properties of multiple refrigerants. Evacuate, repair, vacuum, nitrogen test and recharge units with refrigerant. Clean / replace filters, fix and adjustable sheaves, belts, lubricate bearings and motors. Take temperature readings and adjust air flow or adjust temperature parameters as needed. Track all reclaimed refrigerant and virgin refrigerant used. Able to repair all chilled water or refrigerated units. Responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing all electric and gas kitchen equipment associated with a major resort including gas ovens, stoves, dishwashers, steam kettles and tables. Responsible for maintenance on emergency generators. Responsible for finding and completing work projects as required for smooth operation of the resort. Respond to and repair emergency situations and guest requests quickly while working alone and unsupervised on the graveyard shift.
Quick Refrigeration (01/01/1999 - 06/01/2000) - Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration (HVACR) Technician / Sheet Metal Technician Yuma, Arizona. Supervisor: John Bir 520-***-**** Contact: Unavailable / No longer in position. Salary: $13.75 per hour.
Hours per week: 40+.
Duties: Performed numerous tasks including: layout, fabrication, installation, and sealing of sheet metal, flexible, spiral, and fiberglass duct board for air conditioning systems. Installed metal flashing kitchen and bathroom exhaust systems, and fresh air intake systems on commercial and industrial job sites. Worked unsupervised, with a small crew, using blueprints, sketches, verbal instructions, and other specifications as required. Coordinate with all trades involved to complete the various duct configurations Page 5 of 6
in a professional and safe manner. Installed all thermostat wiring and electrical wiring required. Installed all registers, grilles, or diffusers required. Installed package heat pump units on roofs using professional crane operators. Installed drain lines for units. Wire and test systems for proper operation and airflow. B & H Refrigeration (04/01/1997 - 01/01/1999) - Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration (HVACR) Technician / Sheet Metal Technician. Yuma, Arizona. Supervisor: Bill Amerson 520-***-****. Contact: Unavailable / No longer in position. Salary: $12.83 per hour.
Hours per week: 40+.
Duties: Performed various duties including: layout, fabrication, installation, and sealing of duct systems for industrial, commercial, and residential customers and builders. Installed all control and electrical wiring. Installed all controls and registers. Installed PVC and copper drains for package heat pumps and split system a/c units. Installed and soldered all hard or soft copper refrigerant piping and fittings for units. Pressurize refrigeration systems to detect leaks. Set units and connect all wiring, plumbing, and refrigerant piping. Charge systems with refrigerants and check operation of units and airflow of all systems.
Progressive Sheet metal (05/01/1993 - 12/01/1996) - Sheet Metal Technician / Rain Gutter System Fabricator and Installer. Oahu, Hawaii. Supervisor: Wilfred Toyama 808-***-**** Contact: Unavailable / No longer in position. Salary: $12.00 per hour.
Hours per week: 40+.
Duties: Performed various tasks including: measure, fabricate, and install custom copper and aluminum seamless rain gutter systems for commercial and residential customers and housing builders. Rivet and solder all copper components. Rivet and caulk all aluminum components. Install downspout systems for proper drainage from housing units.
U.S.M.C. - Series 1371 - Combat Engineer stationed on Oahu, Hawaii. Supervisor: GySgt. Humphrey Contact: Unavailable/ No longer in position. Salary: $8.00 per hour.
Hours per week: 40+
Duties: Deployed to the Middle East in support of Operation Desert Shield / Desert Storm in 1991. Worked as a combat engineer fulfilling construction and repair needs of the wing. Constructed transportation boxes made of plywood and 2x4 for material transportation. Forklift certified for all military forklifts. Familiar with explosives. Page 6 of 6
Preferred Sheet Metal (01/01/1984 - 03/15/1989) - Sheet Metal Foreman. Santa Ana, California.
Supervisor: Joe Delp - Contact: Unavailable / No longer in position. Salary: $14.25 per hour.
Hours per week: 40+.
Duties: Design, fabricate, install, and seal all types of metal flashing on numerous new tract housing developments. Installed kitchen, clothes dryer, and bathroom venting systems. Worked unsupervised, becoming foreman of numerous crews and projects. Coordinate progress with other trades and supervisors on multiple phases of numerous new tract housing projects. Responsible for materials, manpower, and schedules of multiple sites all in different stages of completion running at the same time. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Education:
1982 Centerville High School Graduate.
License:
06/04/1998 - Universal Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Technician. Certifications:
12/6/2005 - Air Conditioning - ACE Service Technician. 12/6/2005 - Air Conditioning - ACE Installation Technician. 12/6/2005 - Air-to-Air Heat Pump - ACE Service Technician. 12/6/2005 - Air-to-Air Heat Pump - ACE Installation Technician. Training - On the job training in residential and commercial construction, sheet metal fabrication and installation for multiple new housing developments, HVAC, metal, flex, and fiber board duct fabrication and installation, HVAC installation and service, refrigeration installation and maintenance, electrical maintenance and installation, finish plumbing maintenance, rough and finish carpentry, all general maintenance trades, management techniques, estimating for contracts, prepare packages for award for contract work.
Professional Training - Growing Leaders (2010), Enhancing Leaders (2011), Upper Management (2012).
Awards - Numerous awards and recognition (including personal, small and large team, monetary, time off, and commander awards) throughout my career.
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