Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Awards
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WHAT I CAN BRING TO YOUR TEAM
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Austin Kitchen

Camden

Summary

Dynamic Maintenance Technician with extensive experience at Purdue University, skilled in general plumbing and electrical work. Proven ability to manage student staff and deliver exceptional customer service. Proficient in work management systems, ensuring efficient operations while maintaining strong relationships with colleagues and clients. Committed to safety and excellence in all maintenance tasks.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Technician

Purdue University
Camden
01.2022 - Current
  • Maintenence Technician full time, Purdue University, worked in Hillenbrand, Earhart, McCutcheon, Windsor, Harrison, Shreve, Meredith, First street Towers, Meredith South, and Honors College.
  • All aspects of basic maintenance
  • Generalist plumbing
  • Generalist electrical work
  • Locks and keys for several buildings
  • Basic repairs for walls and carpentry
  • Paint
  • Work Management system for work orders / iPad use and computer
  • Customer service skills
  • On call / After hours protocols and requests
  • All aspects of maintenance and expectations in the UR Zones area.

Service Worker

Purdue University
Camden
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Service Worker full Time, Purdue University, Legacy Lane that consist of service work at Harrison Hall, Earhart Hall, Shreve Hall, Mc Cutcheon Hall, as well as Hawkins hall.
  • Responsible for the daily cleaning operations of building I was assigned to.
  • Worked under many different management styles and was able to work well under each.
  • Change has been the constant in this position and I have followed all new protocols as they have come out.
  • Have a good relationship with my customers, management, and other staff.
  • Willing to and have consistently worked weekends or come in for special projects when needed.

Student Service Worker

Purdue University
Camden
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Student Service worker, Purdue University, Harrison hall, Dining Courts
  • Responsible for day to day cleaning and janitorial duties of my assigned areas and to supervise student workers on weekend shifts.
  • Performed all cooking and equipment duties in the kitchen area. Acted as back up for manager/supervisor when needed and was on call to cover absentees whenever needed.

Crew Member

McDonald's
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • As a crewmember, I had many roles. I was able to cook food behind the scenes, clean equipment, minor repairs on equipment and general upkeep of the restaurant.

Resident Assistant

Western Illinois University
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • As an RA I was responsible for students under my area. Also I was responsible for safety training, meetings, maintenance/service reporting, and security rounds.
  • During this time I was also a student worker/clerk part time in the Office of Liberal Arts and Sciences where I performed general clerk duties and did minor maintenance in the offices.

Student Worker

Meredith Hall Purdue University
01.2016 - 01.2016
  • General office and clerk work for Meredith’s main office. Was also on call student worker that covered other buildings when needed. I was available 24 hours a day.

Maintenance and Lawn Care Tech

Family Maintenance Services LLC
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • Performed lawn care, snow removal, and winterizations on Bank Owned properties and commercial businesses.
  • Performed minor maintenance work on residential and commercial properties, Light bulb replacements, driveway sealing, clean outs of vacant properties, and general labor to supervisor.

Grill Master

Culvers
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Performed all cooking and equipment duties in the kitchen area. Acted as back up for manager/supervisor when needed and was on call to cover absentees whenever needed.

Education

Criminal Justice

Western Illinois University
Macomb, Illinois
01.2018

General studies

Harry D. Jacobs High School
Algonquin, Illinois
01.2015

General Studies

Huntley High School
Huntley, Illinois
01.2013

Skills

  • Certified to drive the Purdue vehicles
  • Several years’ previous service experience on Purdue’s campus in different service departments and roles
  • Familiar with service/janitorial procedures, chemicals, equipment, and Purdue cleaning policies and expectations
  • Experience with managing student staff in service related work
  • Familiar with and able to understand measurements and sizes of pipe, fasteners, and maintenance related items
  • Can install basic locks and hardware
  • Able to replace bulbs and follow procedures on replacing or repairing ballasts, outlets, switches, and other minor electrical items
  • Have worked on basic plumbing fixtures, toilets, faucets, and plumbing in valves and drains
  • Computer skills are a strength for me and I am very capable of operating work management systems and understanding them quickly
  • Following directions very closely along with keeping good, safe judgement
  • People and relationship skills

Awards

Trained with the Lake in the Hills Police Explorers program for 5 years. Trained as an officer, did patrols with Officers, attended and helped with court duties, acted as a traffic attendant for all police functions at fairs, events, etc... I lead teams of explorers when weather conditions became dangerous to check on and aid elderly in our community as well as welfare checks on them when family called in. This I accomplished while I attended school and held part time jobs listed above. I received several accommodations from my supervisors and from the township for my volunteer work., I received good attendance awards throughout high school and positive responses on all my work related reviews.

References

References available upon request.

WHAT I CAN BRING TO YOUR TEAM

  • I feel my skills and comfortability around iPad’s and computers would be an asset to the modern maintenance team.
  • I am available to work any shift and remain very flexible with change.
  • I can follow directions very closely and can make good judgement calls when required.
  • I am extremely eager to learn from more experienced staff.
  • I practice and follow ALL safety related programs very closely.
  • My experience with office programs as a clerk at an Western university and my classes in

Timeline

Maintenance Technician

Purdue University
01.2022 - Current

Service Worker

Purdue University
01.2019 - 01.2022

Student Service Worker

Purdue University
01.2018 - 01.2019

Crew Member

McDonald's
01.2017 - 01.2018

Resident Assistant

Western Illinois University
01.2016 - 01.2018

Student Worker

Meredith Hall Purdue University
01.2016 - 01.2016

Grill Master

Culvers
01.2014 - 01.2015

Maintenance and Lawn Care Tech

Family Maintenance Services LLC
01.2013 - 01.2016

Criminal Justice

Western Illinois University

General studies

Harry D. Jacobs High School

General Studies

Huntley High School