Benito Rivera
Alison Service Company
Victorville,CA
1
Certification
29
years of professional experience
Maintenance Technician with more than 24 years of experience in commercial, residential, and educational facility maintenance. Skilled in electrical troubleshooting, HVAC preventive maintenance, plumbing, carpentry, drywall, painting, and general building systems maintenance. Currently maintaining Excelsior Charter Schools’ facilities by responding to work orders, performing preventive maintenance, completing emergency repairs, and supporting safe, efficient campus operations. Recognized for strong mechanical troubleshooting, problem-solving, reliability, and a commitment to exceptional customer service.
Work History
Maintenance Technician
3 Months- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on multiple school facilities.
- Troubleshoot and repair lighting systems, switches, receptacles, breakers, ballasts, and electrical fixtures.
- Assist with HVAC maintenance, including replacing filters, servicing ventilation equipment, and responding to heating and cooling work orders.
- Perform plumbing repairs including toilets, faucets, flush valves, sinks, drains, and piping.
- Repair doors, locks, panic hardware, windows, ceiling tiles, drywall, flooring, and cabinetry.
- Complete interior and exterior painting, patching, and finish work.
- Respond to emergency maintenance requests while minimizing disruptions to school operations.
- Maintain work orders and communicate effectively with administrators, teachers, and staff.
- Operate lifts, ladders, power tools, and maintenance equipment while following OSHA and district safety procedures.
- Assist with grounds maintenance, irrigation repairs, and campus event setup.
Maintenance Technician
7 Years 8 Months- Provide maintenance for commercial facilities including Panera Bread, Del Taco, Mendocino Farms, DryBar Blowout Salons, T-Mobile, Rite Aid, AutoZone, and Bath & Body Works.
- Plumbing: Maintain and repair plumbing systems; replace defective washers; repair broken pipes; clear clogged drains; install and replace sinks, faucets, toilets, water heaters, and green plumbing equipment (flow restrictors, dual-flush toilets).
- Apply caulking compounds by hand or with caulking guns to protect against leaks.
- Electrical: Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electrical systems; replace ballasts, bulbs, circuit breakers, and fixtures; install GFCI outlets; assemble, install, and maintain wiring, appliances, and equipment.
- Construction & Repairs: Repair drywall, framing, stucco, and paint; replace door knobs and locks; assemble cabinets and furniture; maintain or repair fences; mix, pour, and spread concrete for slabs and walkways.
- Operate hand and power tools, testing devices, and precision instruments safely and effectively.
- Maintain detailed records of assignments and produce comprehensive work reports.
Service Technician
1 Year 8 Months- Serviced six rental properties, completing daily repair tickets, emergency calls, and turnovers.
- Plumbing: Installed dishwashers, sinks, faucets, garbage disposals, and toilets; repaired broken pipes; cleared clogged drains; applied caulking to seal against leaks.
- Electrical: Installed and replaced stoves, dishwashers, vent hoods, disposals, GFCI outlets, and circuit breakers; performed troubleshooting and repairs on wiring, appliances, and fixtures.
- HVAC: Assisted with troubleshooting air flow, heating/cooling issues; replaced motors, fans, pumps, blowers, and compressors; installed ducts; maintained HVAC components.
- General Repairs: Painted walls, ceilings, woodwork, and drywall; performed stucco repairs; replaced door knobs and locks; rebuilt cabinets and counters; repaired fences; mixed, poured, and spread concrete for walkways.
- Grounds: Cleared drains, downspouts, and gutters; maintained exterior areas to ensure safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained accurate records in Yardi system; ordered supplies and reported to supervisors.
- Followed safety protocols when performing service and repairs.
- Replaced worn-out components with genuine parts for optimal performance of the system.
- Communicated with management and other team members to provide detailed reports and updates on assignments.
Maintenance Supervisor
11 Months- Supervised maintenance operations for a 144-unit rental property; coordinated repairs and turnovers.
- Plumbing: Installed sinks, faucets, garbage disposals, and toilets; repaired leaks and clogged drains; applied caulking as needed.
- Electrical: Installed appliances and GFCI outlets; replaced damaged breakers; performed troubleshooting and repairs on wiring, appliances, and fixtures.
- General Repairs: Painted walls, ceilings, and woodwork; repaired drywall, stucco, cabinets, fences, and counters; performed concrete work for walkways.
- Custodial Support: Assisted the custodial employee when needed with sweeping, mopping, waxing, restroom cleaning, and restocking supplies.
- Groundskeeping: Cleared drains, gutters, and downspouts; assisted with landscaping projects including mowing, trimming, and weeding.
- Maintained inventory of supplies, ordered parts, and kept detailed work reports.
- Monitored inventory and ordered new supplies to meet demand for repairs.
- Ordered necessary materials, supplies and tools needed for completion of assigned tasks.
- Inspected building structures to identify any potential safety issues or hazards requiring attention.
- Coordinated with contractors regarding installation and repair projects within the facility.
- Prepared estimates of work hours, materials, and resources required for maintenance projects.
Lead Maintenance Technician
12 Years 2 Months- Promoted to Lead Maintenance Technician while continuing to perform hands-on repairs and upkeep.
- Plumbing: Performed slab leak repairs using soldering torch; installed dishwashers, sinks, faucets, toilets, and green plumbing fixtures; replaced pipes and repaired leaks; cleared clogged drains.
- Electrical: Installed appliances, GFCI outlets, circuit breakers, and wiring; performed troubleshooting and repairs on wiring, fixtures, and systems.
- Construction & Repairs: Painted interiors/exteriors; repaired drywall, stucco, roofing, counters, partitions, fences, and wood structures; fabricated and installed cabinetry; mixed, poured, and finished concrete; laid brick patios.
- Grounds: Assisted with mowing, trimming, irrigation upkeep, and exterior property care.
- Handled preventative and emergency maintenance requests; kept records and ensured compliance with safety standards.
Maintenance Technician / Porter
1 Year 3 Months- Performed maintenance and custodial responsibilities at a 240-unit property.
- Plumbing: Completed fixture installations and repairs; replaced washers; repaired broken pipes; cleared drains; applied caulking.
- Electrical: Replaced outlets, fixtures, and performed minor troubleshooting.
- Custodial: Swept, mopped, waxed, vacuumed, sanitized restrooms, and removed trash.
- Grounds: Assisted with mowing, trimming, and maintaining exterior property areas.
- Utilized hand tools, power tools and precision measuring instruments during repair work.
- Maintained safe working environment utilizing personal protective equipment.
- Replaced or repaired worn-out parts and components.
- Dismantled, repaired, or replaced devices using hand tools and power tools.
Shipping & Receiving Materials Handler
3 Years 10 Months- Managed shipping, receiving, and delivery operations for a plastics manufacturing facility.
- Loaded/unloaded trucks with heavy materials following safety protocols.
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
- Sorted, inspected, and organized incoming shipments; placed materials on racks and shelves according to standards.
- Maintained inventory accuracy and collaborated with departments to ensure timely deliveries.
Building Janitor
1 Year 4 Months- Performed daily custodial duties including sweeping, mopping, dusting, and trash removal.
- Cleaned and disinfected restrooms, sinks, toilets, and fixtures; restocked supplies as needed.
- Vacuumed carpets, cleaned windows, and polished furniture to maintain professional office appearance.
- Operated custodial equipment such as vacuums, carpet cleaning machines, buffers, and floor scrubbers safely and efficiently.
- Mixed and applied cleaning solutions properly, following chemical safety standards.
- Assisted with moving and arranging furniture for meetings and special events.
- Worked independently and as part of a team to maintain high cleaning standards.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
HVAC Preventive Maintenance
HVAC Components (Thermostats
Capacitors
Contactors
Relays
Blower Motors
Fan Motors
Belts & Dampers)
HVAC Air Distribution Systems
Electrical Troubleshooting (Circuits
Switches
Receptacles
Breakers
GFCIs & Lighting Systems)
Lighting Systems & Fixture Replacement
Low-Voltage Systems
Plumbing Installation
Repair & Troubleshooting
Building Systems Maintenance
Carpentry & Finish Work
Drywall Repair & Texture Matching
Interior & Exterior Painting
Stucco Repair
Flooring Installation & Repair
Door
Lock & Hardware Repair
Appliance Installation & Repair
Preventive & Corrective Maintenance
Mechanical Troubleshooting & Problem Solving
Emergency Repairs
Facility Inspections
Inventory & Materials Management
Work Order Management
OSHA & Safety Compliance
Power & Hand Tools
Custodial & Grounds Equipment Operation
Groundskeeping
Irrigation
Mowing & Trimming
Cleaning Chemicals & Safe Handling Procedures
Customer Service & Communication
Team Collaboration
Bilingual: English & Spanish
Certification
- Basic Electricity Certificate
- North Orange County Community College District
- EPA RRP Certificate in Renovation, Repair & Painting
- National Econ Corporation
Timeline
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04.2026 - CurrentRead More
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11.2018 - CurrentRead More
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Avanath Realty, Inc.
04.2016 - 03.2017Read More
Lead Maintenance Technician
Tres Vidas Apartments
02.2004 - 04.2016Read More
Maintenance Technician / Porter
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11.2002 - 02.2004Read More
Shipping & Receiving Materials Handler
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01.1999 - 11.2002Read More
Building Janitor
Pacific Janitorial Services
09.1997 - 01.1999Read More
California Technical University High School
High School Diploma
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