Rodney Kent
District Heights, MD *****
************@*****.***
To obtain a position that will allow me to utilize all my skills and abilities, and that has room for corporate advancement and growth.
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Maintenance Mechanic/DDC Engineer
J&J World Wide Services (Walter Reed Navy Medical Hospital) - Bethesda, MD May 2018 to Present
Performed various functions as it relates to a maintenance mechanic, performed preventative/corrective maintenance on various amounts of hvac equipment,(changed filters, replaced belts, commissioned, cleaned coils, reset air handlers, vav's, cav's, greased motors and bearings, fan coiled units,pius's, crac units, rooftop units, boilers, chillers, cleaned cooling towers, mechanical piping, generator testing, also performed Start-up commissioning functional testing and repair to all HVACR Electromechanical equipment, as well as temperature adjustments to zones, common areas, patient rooms, control rooms
( crac units) manually made damper airflow adjustments. Using BAS/ EMS controls. Pumps, plumbing snaked drains using k-50 and 1500, replaced toilets, repaired urinal/closet sloan valves, check valves, back flow preventers, fixtures, replaced gaskets, sink stems, water faucets, as well as preventative maintenance, minor electrical repairs, changed ballast,plugs,fixtures, transformers, replaced light bulbs etc. Also ordered varios materials as needed when required. Filled out daily logs to report work that was performed on a daily basis as well as as assisted with clean up projects
Maintenance Mechanic
MedStar Washington Hospital Center - Washington, DC May 2022 to August 2023
Performs various forms of plumbing Maintenance as it relates to a Medical Facility ( replace and maintain sink stems for hot / cold functions, replace piping and tail pieces on sinks, replace parts on Sloan valve toilets /water closets; diaphragms, vacuum, flush handle, water stops, shut off valves, unclogged drains using plunger, augers, snakes k-50/k-60, 1500. Unclogged drain lines on convectors, repair and maintain plumbing leaks in ceiling, replace call bells for patients rooms, unclog medical gas vacuum lines, assisted with fire protection,repaired,replaced or maintained tubes and tubing stations that carry lab work to appropriate stations, made temperature adjustments in patients rooms as well as temperature adjustments to zones and hallways and common areas.)Filled out daily log for work performed using an I-pad
Maintenance Mechanic
Tatitlek Technologies Inc US State Department(Navy Hill Potomac Annex) - Washington, DC August 2020 to November 2020
Performed various maintenance functions as it relates to a Maintenance Mechanic, performed preventative/corrective maintenance on various amounts of HVAC equipment(ductless mini splits, fan coiled units, crac units, direct drive air handlers, etc.) also performed electrical troubleshooting, electrical shorts during outages) plumbing repairs(repairing sloan valves closet/urinal changing/replacing sink stems, changing batteries, solenoids on sensor toilets and sinks, unclogging drains, replacing traps and tail pieces on sinks cleaned gutters/storm drains, painting escorted contractors as well as other minor maintenance task, also assisted with shop inventory. Building Engineer
Cambridge Engineering - Alexandria, VA
July 2014 to January 2018
performed various functions as it relates to building engineering.(installed electrical ballast, switches, plugs,light bulbs and fixtures, made various plumbing repairs, urinal and closet toilet sloan valves, sinks stems, water faucets, snaked drains using k-50 and 1500, replaced storm drain piping as well as sprinkler piping in various locations throughout facility, commissioned sprinkler piping systems (drip drains etc) took humidity readings as well as pressure and temperature readings in chiller/sprinkler rooms. performed preventative maintenance and repairs on various amounts of hvac equipment(roof top units air handlers vav's, crac units etc). assisted with clean up projects, changed ceiling tiles in professional office space, installed and replaced insulation on chilled water piping throughout facility Maintenance Mechanic
Woodmont Country Club - Rockville, MD
June 2012 to January 2014
Performed various maintenance duties as related to maintaining a facility, preventative maintenance and minor repairs to all HVAC equipment, all electrical repairs (changing light bulbs, ballast, switches, plugs, fixtures, transformers, relays, etc.) plumbing, painting, replaced locks, ceiling tiles, cleaned storm drains/ gutters, repaired minor kitchen appliances. Expedited materials, trash removal, assisted with clean- up projects. Assisted chief engineer with paper work as regards to scheduling contractor repairs and inventory of materials.
Biomedical Equipment Technician
Adecco Engineering/Technical - Dulles, VA
September 2011 to June 2012
Performed various functional testing/commissioning, repair, and maintenance of various amounts of electrical/mechanical electronic biomedical equipment(IV machines, Xray/imaging, Ekg, Medical Gas, Mri,Etc.)
Steamfitter Mechanic/ Apprentice
Pipe Fitters and Steamfitters - Landover, MD
April 2004 to February 2011
Assemble, alter, and repair pipelines or pipe systems that carry water, steam air or other liquids or gases including heating, ventilation, refrigeration and air-conditioning systems. participate in the installation, repair assembly and maintenance of water sewer drainage, air gas vacuum systems and related equipment ensuring compliance with codes,department instructions, work schedules and quality standards. exercise tact and discretion when providing maintenance and repair service to electrical/ mechanical HVAC equipment located in professional office space. exercise problem solving techniques to test and calibrate electrical/mechanical HVAC equipment including but not limited to; use of blue prints technical orders, schematics, writing diagrams, manufacturer's specifications and other testing equipment, analyze blue prints schematics and diagrams to determine conduit flow. inspect install and perform preventative maintenance of electrical/mechanical HVAC equipment; including but not limited to air handlers, VAV's, CAV's CUH's fan coil units fan powered induction units, duct heaters CRAC units and other ancillary station equipment. Also performed Start-up commissioning functional testing and repair to all HVACR Electromechanical equipment.
Deli Clerk (Delicatessen Clerk)
Safeway Foods - Adelphi, MD
September 2003 to November 2005
Served customers a variety of delicatessen foods (deli meats, cheeses, salads, sandwiches, desserts, etc.) assembled/disassembled various deli food machines/equipment (slicers, blenders, grinders, hot pots, etc.) prepared foods for daily consumption, cleaned all dishware, pots/pans, silverware, cleaned work area after shift was over and left prepared for next deli worker, also assisted with cashiering, bagged, stocked groceries, assisted with cleaned up projects. Electrical Helper
Triantos Electric - Rockville, MD
April 2002 to April 2004
Assisted master electrician with the complete installation of electricity to residential and commercial properties, installed various types of electrical devices; including but not limited to switches, plugs, transformers, light fixtures, and appliances, installed underground conduit and mounted hardware. installed wire and cable in conduit, made splices to individual conductors and/or attached conductors to terminal blocks, dug trenches, junction box holes and pole foundation holes three to eleven feet deep using long handle shovels and picks, and/or operates medium-size excavating equipment, assisted with clean up projects, also performed quality assurance test to ensure that all equipment was working properly.
Lead Test Eng/QA, Electronics Engineering Technicians Alstom Signaling/WMATA - Temple Hills, MD
December 1999 to April 2002
Tested Metro train controls; performed quality assurance inspections to ensure that installation and repair were correct. Made minor repairs to Metro Automatic Train Control equipment(marker coils, wee-z bonds, control relays, etc.)
Education
Apprenticeship in Plumbing Maintenance Technology/ Gasfiiting Trade School - Upper Marlboro, MD
May 2022 to August 2023
certification in DC 3rd Class Steam Engineering license Trade School - Upper Marlboro, MD
September 2022 to November 2022
Trade school in HVACR Electrical Troubleshooting
IUOE Local Union 99 Trade School - Upper Marlboro, MD August 2022 to November 2022
Trade school in HVACR Controls/Basic Instrumentation IUOE Local Union 99 Trade School - Upper Marlboro, MD August 2020 to February 2021
Vocational School Certificate in Entry-Level Plumbing Stationary Steam Booker T Washington Adult Center - Washington, DC
September 2019 to November 2019
Apprenticeship in HVACR Service Pipefitting controls Steam Engineering, Certified Commissioning Building Professional
UA Mechanical Trade School - Landover, MD
August 2005 to May 2010
Associate in Electronics Engineering
TESST College of Technology - Beltsville, MD
August 2005 to February 2010
Skills
• Electrical
• HVAC
• Hand Tools
• Maintenance
• Plumbing
• Troubleshooting
• blueprints
• Project Management
• Microsoft Word
• Industrial Maintenance
• Hydraulic
• Conveyor
• Welding
• PLC
• Assembly Experience
• Mechanical Knowledge
• Pneumatics
• Hydraulics
• Factory
• Conveyor Installation
• Programmable Logic Controllers
• CMMS
• Electrical Experience
• Mechanical Engineering
• Fabrication
• Boiler
• Functional Testing
• SolidWorks
• CNC
• Schematics
• Facilities Maintenance
• Mechanic Experience
• Calipers
• Blueprint Reading
• Micrometer
• Appliance Repair
• Leadership
• Quality Assurance
• Microsoft Office
• Industrial equipment
• Field service
• HVAC/R
• Manufacturing
• Computer networking
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Assembly
• Low voltage
• Refrigeration
• Equipment Repair
• Electrical experience
• HVAC/R Controls
• HVAC
• Schematics
• Plumbing
• Industrial equipment
• CMMS
• Welding
• Programmable logic controllers
• Blueprint reading
• Construction
• Assembly
• CNC
• Manufacturing
• Sales
• Quality assurance
• Hospital experience
• Functional testing
• Project management
• Customer service
• Computer networking
• Leadership
• SolidWorks
• Laboratory experience
• Computer programming
• Mechanical Construction (steam Engineering/ Pipefitting) Certifications and Licenses
OSHA 10
EPA Universal Certification
EPA Refrigeration Certification
Journeyman License
Professional Engineer
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies EPA Certification
Plumbing Apprentice License
Stationary Engineer's License
HVAC Certification
August 2021 to Present
HVACR Electrical Troubleshooting
November 2022 to Present
HVACR Controls/ Basic Instrumentation
March 2021 to Present
Advanced Engineering 1( DC 3rd Class Steam, Engineering Certificate) March 2022 to Present
Advanced Plumbing/Industrial Maintenance
November 2019 to Present
Electrician Apprentice( #31168)
September 2023 to September 2025
Plumber/Gasfitters Apprentice ( #111772)
February 2023 to February 2025
HVACR Contractors Technician License (#60158)
August 2021 to August 2025
OSHA 30
April 2006 to Present