Benjamin Rich
Davenport
Summary
Skilled RV Technician with in-depth knowledge in diagnosis, repair, and preventative maintenance of recreational vehicles. Possess strong problem-solving abilities coupled with hands-on experience in electrical systems, plumbing, and HVAC repairs. Known for improving operational efficiency and increasing customer satisfaction through high-quality workmanship.
Detail-oriented individual with experience in RV mechanics. Building positive rapport with customers, troubleshooting complex issues, and handling repairs. Energetic and motivated to succeed.
Skilled Remodeling Carpenter with comprehensive experience in residential and commercial construction projects. Possess strong knowledge of building codes, safety regulations, and blueprint interpretation, coupled with hands-on expertise in using carpentry tools and equipment. Known for delivering high-quality work on time and maintaining clean, safe job sites. Made significant contributions to previous employers by improving project efficiency and reducing material waste.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RV Technician
Camping World
Davenport
04.2025 - 08.2025
- Repairs RV campers.
- Makes repairs and diagnostic troubleshooting to travel trailers, and Class A B and C motorhomes.
- Repairs include filling propane tanks, wheel bearing packing, 12v and 110 electrical, trim and cabinetry, hitch installations, brake controllers, door and windows installs, roof waterproofing and replacement, leveling systems, solar applications, warranty documentation, appliance maintenance.
Carpenter/Laborer
Trillium Services Inc.
Davenport
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Utilized a variety of tools and equipment such as saws, drills, sanders, jackhammer, routers, lifts, jacks, to complete carpentry projects.
- Read blueprints, drawings, and sketches to accurately measure materials needed for each project.
- Performed precise measurements and cuts to ensure proper fitment of materials.
- Collaborated with other tradespeople such as electricians and plumbers to ensure seamless integration of carpentry work into larger projects.
- Collaborated with team members in planning project timelines.
- Performed a wide variety of tasks including tile setting in employee restrooms and showers, mother rooms, executive offices, cabinet mounting, painting, metal and wood framing, drywall hanging and finishing, concrete removal and installation, large 2000lb+ stainless pipe removal, soil excavation for underground pipe removal, metal siding at extended heights, industrial doors installation, and various other tasks in an industrial setting at multiple locations for Carl A. Nelson.
- Traveled to complete projects in Cedar Rapids, Oskaloosa, Ottumwa, Burlington, Fort Madison, and Stronghurst, IL.
- Laid off.
Carpenter/tile setter
Benjamin M Rich Tile Flooring and Designs
Davenport
04.2010 - 04.2024
- Home, kitchen and bath remodeling.
- Performed framing, light electrical, plumbing, dry wall finishing, painting, tile, wood, LVP flooring, custom tile showers, backsplashes, cabinet hanging, plumbing fixtures, lighting fixtures, shower glass doors, interior exterior entry doors, base trim, door casing, crown molding, roof repair, deck repair, landscaping, and mechanical maintenances.
- Visited with customers for project bids, updates, and any hurdles that may arise in projects.
- Estimated needed material quantities.
- Delivered materials to appropriate locations.
- Completed many different residential home remodel projects in the QC area, and a few in Chicago area.
- Began home construction in the Student Built home program build in 1999.
RV Technician
Cheyenne Camping Center
Walcott
11.2021 - 05.2023
- Prepped, inspected, and repaired 100s of new and used travel trailers, 5th wheel, pop-up, and truck campers for sale.
- 12v/110v, plumbing, HVAC, chassis, mechanical troubleshooting.
- Installed aftermarket products such as cameras, solar packages, awnings, AC upgrades, brake controllers, tongue jacks, stabilizer jacks, Onan and Yamaha generators.
- Replaced damaged decals.
- Replaced doors and windows.
- Inspected and repaired wheels and braking systems.
- Winterized units.
- Rebuilt weather damaged sections.
- Repaired vinyl floors with touch up or triangle cut methods.
- Walked customers through campers and informed customer of safety and operations of all parts and functions of camper.
- Photographed and wrote warranty documentation of damages and repairs.
- Prepared RVs for travel and attaching RVs to customers vehicles according safety protocols and DOT standards, laws, and regulations.
- Supervised other technicians.
- Trained and educated new technicians with the knowledge that was taught to me.
- Completed Level 1 and 2 RV tech training at Elkhart, Indiana training facility.
- Completed forklift training, and other product specific trainings.
Tile Mechanic
Epic Tile
Davenport
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Floor, wall, bathroom tile installation at Rhythm City Casino.
- Prepped concrete floors for tile by cleaning, scrapping, grinding, and leveling.
- Installed 1000s of sqft of various tile sizes and materials including in the buffet restaurant, sports bar, kitchen, spa, and jacuzzi areas, hotel suites and guest rooms, multiple public restrooms, and vendor areas.
- Assisted with the picking of materials in staging area and transporting them to appropriate location in specified quantities.
- Assisted with cleanup and loading of tools and materials at the completion of project.
- Temporary, contract.
Attendant
SUPERWASH
Davenport
04.2015 - 07.2018
- Car wash attendant part time.
- Counted coins and cash, refilling soaps and dispensers, replacing hoses and broken parts of the automatic and self service bays.
- Grounds clean up and maintenance.
- Car wash token sales during holidays.
- Assisted customers with purchases, refunds, and complaints.
- Assisted manager to complete any needed tasks or repairs.
Electrical Apprentice
Quinn Electric
Bettendorf
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Residential helper in new construction homes.
- Roughed in receptacle, switch, junction, ceiling fan, exhaust fan, lighting, boxes.
- Installed appropriate wiring to proper locations for receptacles, switches, appliances, and other various electronics.
- Terminated wires according to codes and specs.
- Assembled and installed interior and exterior lighting fixtures, receptacles, switches, thermostats, rope lighting, under cabinet lighting.
- Organized tools and work vehicles.
- Temporary help.
Carpenter
Bettendorf Home Repair
Bettendorf
03.2009 - 10.2009
- Residential and commercial remodeling.
- Performed various repairs and construction of cement foundations, and sidewalks.
- Drywall painting.
- Tile flooring.
- Framing.
- Plumbing fixture installations.
- Primarily completed concrete foundation form setting, fencing, and some tile work during my employment.
Tile Setter
System Ceramic
Davenport
06.2001 - 08.2008
- Master Tile Setter.
- Prepped substrates for wood, tile, cork and other various flooring materials.
- Heated floor installations.
- Constructed custom tile showers with multiple size, color, and shaped tiles of natural and man-made mediums.
- Installed engineered and 3/4 hardwood flooring.
- Tested moisture levels of substrate.
- Material delivery and layouts.
- Cleaned organized tools and vehicles.
- Laid off during 2008 recession.
Window Assembler
MID America Glazing Systems
Davenport
07.2007 - 12.2007
- Glass panel assembly.
- Checked panels for order specifications.
- Inspected glass for blemishes and imperfections.
- Loaded glasses panels into industrial cleaning machine with extreme care and safety.
- Assembled panels according to order specifications.
- Cleaned and organized work area.
Pizza Maker
Godfather's Pizza
Davenport
03.1999 - 05.2000
- Pizza maker.
- Washed dishes and equipment.
- Preparing pizzas, pastas, and deserts.
- Received phone orders for pickups and deliveries.
- Changed beverage products.
- Rotated stock in freezer.
- Worked part time during high school.
Loader/Unloader
UPS
Davenport
01.1998 - 06.1998
- Part time loader of packages onto trailers for delivery.
- Scanned and loaded thousands of packages per day according to instructions into semi containers.
- Inspected packages for improper destination and or damages.
- Worked part time during high school.
Helper
Wallace's Garden Center
Davenport
04.1996 - 03.1997
- Helped customers secure and load trees and other purchases.
- Watered plants, trees, and shrubbery.
- Organized materials in lot.
- Filled in other needed positions at main location in Bettendorf.
Education
GED -
SCC
Davenport, IAStudent Home Build Class of 2000 -
Davenport School's
Davenport, IASkills
- Sales
- Flooring installation
- Drill presses
- Cash handling
- Metal stud framing
- Residential construction
- New installations carpentry
- Service technician experience
- Algebra
- Inventory control
- Door installation in residential renovation
- Property maintenance
- Staple guns
- Construction
- Door hanging
- Tile laying
- Screwdrivers
- Window trim installation
- Hand saws
- Refrigeration
- Concrete Forming
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Freight Experience
- Concrete finishing
- Leadership
- Project management
- Lead technician experience
- HVAC
- Electrical equipment repair
- Plumbing
- Automotive electronics
- Coordinating building projects
- Floor care
- Nail guns
- Renovation
- Upselling
- Management
- Assembly
- Time management
- Mowing
- Cabling
- Remodeling
- Cabinet installation
- Square
- Heavy equipment operation
- Roofing
- Pizza experience
- Maintenance work
- Carpenter experience
- Outdoor structure carpentry
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Tree trimming
- Circular saw
- Landscape maintenance
- Tape measure proficiency
- Multimeters
- Construction plans
- Wood chisels
- Construction Estimating
- Field service
- Property management
- Building exterior maintenance
- Interior fit-out carpentry
- Microsoft Outlook
- Precision measuring instruments
- Math
- Training & development
- Minor electrical repair
- Manual transmission
- Staff supervision
- Commercial construction
- Mechanical knowledge
- Siding installation
- Caulking
- Leveling
- Customer service
- Shop-based carpentry
- Project implementation
- Residential carpentry
- Drywall hanging
- Siding
- Electrical maintenance
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Equipment installation
- Electrical experience
- Blueprint reading
- Landscaping
- Minor facility damage repair
- Construction management
- Heavy lifting
- Phone etiquette
- Facilities maintenance
- Lawn care
- Power tools
- Construction site
- Managing carpenter teams
- Industrial maintenance
- Masonry
- Carpentry repair tasks
- Trim carpentry
- Attention to detail
- Apprentice carpenter experience
- Plastering
- Carpentry
- Computer skills
- Managing renovation project budgets
- Glass Installation
- Team management
- Electrical systems
- Commercial carpentry
- Supervising experience
- Geometry
Certification
- Electrician Apprentice, 02/01/22 to 01/31/30
- Driver's License, Valid
Additional Information
Motivated early riser. Fast learner. Attention to details. Experienced in residential construction mainly framing, light plumbing and electrical, drywall finishing, painting, flooring specializing in wood and tile, carpentry, siding. Managed my small bathroom and kitchen remodels. Knowledgeable of home building processes, codes, and safety practices.
Languages
- English
- Spanish, Intermediate
- English, Fluent
Timeline
RV Technician
Camping World
04.2025 - 08.2025
Carpenter/Laborer
Trillium Services Inc.
04.2024 - 10.2024
RV Technician
Cheyenne Camping Center
11.2021 - 05.2023
Tile Mechanic
Epic Tile
08.2018 - 02.2019
Electrical Apprentice
Quinn Electric
01.2017 - 04.2017
Attendant
SUPERWASH
04.2015 - 07.2018
Carpenter/tile setter
Benjamin M Rich Tile Flooring and Designs
04.2010 - 04.2024
Carpenter
Bettendorf Home Repair
03.2009 - 10.2009
Window Assembler
MID America Glazing Systems
07.2007 - 12.2007
Tile Setter
System Ceramic
06.2001 - 08.2008
Pizza Maker
Godfather's Pizza
03.1999 - 05.2000
Loader/Unloader
UPS
01.1998 - 06.1998
Helper
Wallace's Garden Center
04.1996 - 03.1997
GED -
SCC
Student Home Build Class of 2000 -
Davenport School's