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Joshua Holbrook

Creedmoor,NC

Summary

Hardworking Maintenance Worker bringing 8+ years of experience performing routine, preventative, and reparative maintenance in diverse industries. Strong knowledge of hand tools, power tools, and industrial equipment operations to overhaul, repair, and install physical structures, plumbing, and HVAC systems. Success in prioritizing work orders to restore and sustain facility operations and simultaneously managing multiple repair projects. Dedicated to maintaining optimal equipment functionality by managing routine and complex equipment and facility matters. Dependable and enthusiastic team player with a willingness to learn new skills.


Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Erosion Control and Landscaping Technician

Eco Turf Of The Triad
Burlington, NC
06.2002 - Current
  • Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
  • Removed tree stumps, roots and debris for cohesive landscape appearance.
  • Maintained gardening tools by replacing blades and fluids.
  • Assisted with irrigation system maintenance and repair.
  • Utilized lawn striping methods for healthy grass growing and appearance.
  • Installed stonework according to landscape design plan and client specifications.
  • Designed programs for landscape maintenance, pest management, composting and other related topics.
  • Applied pest control substances to eradicate weeds and other pests affecting plant life.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
  • Determined root cause of deviations and non-conforming results and implemented appropriate corrective and preventive actions throughout product development process.
  • Reviewed and validated quality requirements for manufacturing planning, supplier purchase orders and engineering specifications to meet contract compliance regulations.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Hydroseeding
  • Installation and set up of retention walls, drains, ponds, and silt fences
  • Drafted renderings, outlined watershed areas and classified soil types to determine soil erosion, environmental health and prepare for conservation projects.
  • Implemented soil or water management techniques such as nutrient management, erosion control or filter strips in accordance with conservation plans.
  • Identified and implemented IPM strategies to address other site concerns.
  • Trimmed greenery, shrubs and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
  • Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding and general clean-up.
  • Performed planting, watering, mulching and edging of lawns.
  • Removed weeds, hazards and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
  • Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.
  • Handled hedge, bush and shrub trimming.
  • Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
  • Used shears, pruners and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
  • Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn health.
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing and tree removal and thinning.
  • Transferred materials to designated areas using hand trucks, electric carts and wheelbarrows.
  • Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and trimming around walks, walls and flower beds.
  • Applied mulch to garden beds for protection against weeds and unwanted growth.
  • Planted bulbs, trees, bushes and flowers for residential and commercial clients.
  • Mulched gardens, placed sod and adjusted soils to provide optimal growth potential.
  • Identified and removed invasive plants and noxious weeds for garden aesthetics and ecosystem health.
  • Monitored weekly and daily scheduled tasks to achieve desired workflow speed.
  • Applied weed and pest control chemicals to lawns, protecting grass growth and improving appearance.
  • Followed planned landscaping designs to determine placement of sod, sown grass, flowers and foliage.
  • Enhanced visibility and improved tree and bush shape through intentional pruning.
  • Mixed and sprayed fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides onto shrubs, trees and grass.
  • Installed and maintained landscapes at homes, offices and parks.
  • Inspected machinery to spot damage and note needed maintenance repairs.
  • Cultivated soil and added fertilizer, compost and amendments.
  • Operated skid steers, wheel loaders, forklifts and a ventrac.
  • Rearranged planting beds and flower gardens seasonally.
  • Installed underground sprinkler systems to provide grass and gardens with adequate water supply.
  • Maximized water conservation, checking sprinkler spray angles and testing digital controller performance.
  • Opened containers with steel cutters, claw hammers and other hand tools.
  • Assessed pest damage and safely used appropriate pesticides for mitigation and control.

Maintenance Technician

Granville Pallet Company
Oxford, NC
05.2014 - 08.2021
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair or maintenance.
  • Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
  • Completed daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
  • Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Installed new locks, door handles and door closers.
  • Worked with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance and cleaning schedules.
  • Partnered with facility management to successfully complete projects within anticipated deadlines.
  • Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets and other equipment.
  • Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
  • Removed dirt and lubricated machinery shafts, bearings and gears as part of regular maintenance.
  • Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
  • Removed outdoor debris and yard clippings into receptacles to properly maintain grounds.
  • Assessed operating conditions and adjusted settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity.
  • Used various equipment to remove snow and sprinkled rock salt on walkways to prevent falls.
  • Finalized work on building systems by completing basic carpentry and other finish work.
  • Operated garbage compactor and separated trash for sanitation pickup.
  • Calibrated temperature and equipment settings to optimize performance.
  • Determined new techniques to streamline maintenance processes to increase workflow.
  • Examined alarm systems and monitors to meet fire marshal standards and safeguard personnel.
  • Reduced opportunities for theft and trespassers by securing entrances and exits.
  • Checked for storm damage around property and contacted plant supervisor with findings.
  • Studied system requirements to order components and parts and perform acceptance tests.
  • Reviewed blueprints and specifications to identify most effective ways to approach projects.
  • Trained junior maintenance professionals on correct repair and cleaning procedures.

Wrap up Maintenance

Altec Industries
Creedmoor, NC
04.2011 - 04.2014
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair or maintenance.
  • Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
  • Completed daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
  • Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Maintenance and assembly of large machinery.
  • Onboarded new temps by entering employee information into systems

Waste Management Specialist

Vision NC
Creedmoor, NC
01.2009 - 04.2011
  • Inspected waste pretreatment, treatment and disposal facilities and systems for conformance to federal, state or local regulations.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Maintenance of new and used sewers and storm drains.

Education

High School Diploma -

South Granville High School
Creedmoor, NC
06.2002

Skills

  • Equipment Dismantling
  • Metal Welding
  • Task Concentration
  • Heavy Object Lifting
  • Cutting Torches
  • Parts Lubrication
  • Electrical Component Replacement
  • Technical Documentation Interpretation
  • Problem Detection and Resolution
  • Wiring Installation and Repair
  • Supply and Parts Ordering
  • Hand and Power Tool Operation
  • Repair Work Planning
  • Cost Documentation
  • Mechanical Repair
  • Functional Part Calibration
  • Facilities Painting and Repair
  • Piping Systems Maintenance
  • Hydraulic Motors
  • Project Estimation and Bidding
  • Air Hammers
  • Code Compliance
  • Belt Conveyors
  • Ventilation and Air Conditioning
  • Facility Upkeep
  • Blueprint and Schematic Understanding
  • Voltage Testers
  • Replacing Parts
  • Valve Grinding and Reseating
  • Equipment Rigging
  • Industrial Control
  • Construction Carpentry
  • Visual Inspections
  • Alarm System Monitoring
  • Machine Maintenance and Repair
  • Roofing Replacement
  • Parts Fabrication
  • Client Interfacing
  • Planting Procedures
  • Safety Monitoring and Compliance
  • Electric Clippers
  • Diagnosing Malfunctions
  • Metal Cutting and Shaping
  • Hazardous Chemicals
  • Chemical Cleaners
  • Structural Reinforcement
  • Building and Wall Bricklaying
  • Concrete Pouring and Finishing
  • Voltage Meters
  • Removing Trash
  • Training Personnel
  • Predictive and Preventive Maintenance
  • Fall Prevention
  • Performing Finishing Work
  • Fluid Testing
  • Building Insulation
  • Energy Efficiency Improvement
  • Alignment and Balancing
  • Groundskeeping and Landscaping
  • Wooden Structure Building and Repair
  • Pressure Washing
  • Conveyor Systems
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Finish Carpentry

Certification

  • Licensed Forklift Operator

Timeline

Maintenance Technician

Granville Pallet Company
05.2014 - 08.2021

Wrap up Maintenance

Altec Industries
04.2011 - 04.2014

Waste Management Specialist

Vision NC
01.2009 - 04.2011

Erosion Control and Landscaping Technician

Eco Turf Of The Triad
06.2002 - Current

High School Diploma -

South Granville High School

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