Leo Cardenas Jr.
***********@*****.***
Summary of Qualifications:
•6 years of experience as a Maintenance Technician working in the hospital setting and in a Synagogue
•Experienced leader with the ability to motivate a team, successfully manage expectations of clients/customers & delegate duties to ensure all projects are complete in a timely fashion
•Possess a meticulous attention to detail and always strive to produce the highest quality work possible
•Thrive on achieving operation excellence, accomplishing positive results and maintaining focus on the company vision and mission
Education:
Fortis College Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Program Honors Graduate, 2016
•NATE & EPA Universal Certification in Process
•Dean’s List Recipient
HVAC-R Laboratory Experience:
•Developed the ability to troubleshoot mechanical & electrical issues found in a wide variety of HVAC-R Systems
•Familiar with reading and interpreting blueprints and specifications on installing oil, gas, electric, solid-fuel and multiple fuel heating systems and air-conditioning systems
•Experienced in performing diagnostic maintenance on both Air-conditioning units and furnaces
•Possess the knowledge and certification of how to properly conserve, recover and recycle refrigerants
•Ability to work with a wide variety of tools such as hammers, wrenches, metal snips, electric drills, pipe cutters, benders, measurement gauges, manometer and other testing devices to check air flow, refrigerant pressure, electrical circuits & burners
Work Experience:
Rehabilitation Hospital-Maintenance Technician, 2010-Present
Isaac Wise Temple-Maintenance Technician, 2011-2015
Koch Foods-Lead/Supervisor, 2007-2008
Christ Hospital-Floor Technician, 2005-2007
Cincinnati Public Schools- Paraprofessional, 2001-2005
Portion Pac Inc.- Sanitation Technician, 1992-2001
Temporary Service Agency- Various Jobs, 1990-1992
Kroger Company,Meat Department 1988-1989
Raxs Food Restaurant- Cook,1986-1987
Temporary Service Agency, 1985
Minnesota Twins- Professional Baseball Player, 1982-1984
•Experienced in performing facility maintenance including preventative maintenance/repair, electrical troubleshooting/repair, grounds keeping & custodial duties
•Coordinate external contractors for repair items requiring skills not available on the in house team
•Experienced in carpet care, stain removal, sweeping, mopping, stripping, buffing & waxing floors
•Managed 10 employees as part of a busy food preparation service company delegating equipment sanitation duties, troubleshooting, repairs of equipment to keep production moving & monitored the crew to ensure quality control and cleanliness
•Familiarity with basic HVAC troubleshooting and preventative maintenance in both residential and commercial settings
•Experienced in setting up and tearing down for special events according to the customer’s needs and specifications
•Display superb communication skills with the ability to diffuse customer/client conflict and create positive resolutions
•Possess the ability to take and follow direction per specification, work independently with little to no supervision & also thrive in a fast paced teamwork atmosphere
Volunteer Experience:
•Baseball Instructor at JCC Academy, 2015-Present