Bret Hodges
Cordova
Summary
Reliable MULTIPURPOSE Technician with undeniable troubleshooting, customer service and analytics skills coupled with more than 30 years of experience.
Detail-oriented communications Technician with impressive blend of technical expertise and people skills. Committed to providing quality and consistent technical support in the Alaska commercial fishing industry
Trustworthy individual offering over 30 years working as qualified electronics Technician in the marine & aviation industry. Focused and enthusiastic promoting exceptional skill in diagnosing issues and performing repairs.
I AM MULTIPURPOSE, DEPENDABLE , ANYTIME/ANYWHERE
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician 3
Cascade Management
Florence, OR
07.2023 - 09.2025
- Performed routine maintenance on HVAC systems to ensure optimal performance and energy efficiency.
- Diagnosed and repaired plumbing issues, minimizing downtime for residents and enhancing property functionality.
- Conducted regular inspections of electrical systems, identifying potential hazards and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to develop preventive maintenance schedules, improving overall operational efficiency.
- Trained staff on equipment usage and safety protocols, promoting a culture of safety and efficiency within the workplace.
- Managed inventory levels for maintenance supplies, optimizing resource allocation and reducing excess expenditures.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Contributed to a safer work environment, promptly addressing any identified hazards or concerns.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
IT Technician/ Fac. Maint
Cordova Community Medical Center
Cordova, AK
04.2018 - 01.2020
- Performed routine maintenance on HVAC systems to ensure optimal performance and energy efficiency.
- Diagnosed and repaired plumbing issues, minimizing downtime for residents and enhancing property functionality.
- Conducted regular inspections of electrical systems, identifying potential hazards and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to develop preventive maintenance schedules, improving overall operational efficiency.
- Trained staff on equipment usage and safety protocols, promoting a culture of safety and efficiency within the workplace.
- Managed inventory levels for maintenance supplies, optimizing resource allocation and reducing excess expenditures.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Contributed to a safer work environment, promptly addressing any identified hazards or concerns.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
Business Owner/Operator
North Tech Marine
Cordova, Alaska
03.1995 - 08.2018
- Actively engaged in safety drills by leading others in Shipboard fire fighting proceedures
- Repaired EPIRB safety equipment to bolster its use in critical situations
- Installed, tested and serviced alarm systems, ensuring that they functioned correctly
- Supported city police department and electric coop in operational improvements and resolution of radio communication problems to deliver top-notch customer service
- Provided effective demonstrations of alarm systems so that customers understood how to use each feature
- Inspected and repaired program systems and components
- Installed marine computer navigation equipment along with new and replacement parts
- Established comprehensive maintenance plans and oversaw repair work
- Installed parts along production line in constant operation
- Tested components, assemblies and systems to diagnose problems
- Set up, configured and monitored safety equipment for use by technical personnel
- Consistently adhered to applicable regulations, policies and procedures for health, safety and environmental compliance
- Installed and maintained control systems and other technical components to complete equipment installations
- Assembled parts using bolts, screws, speed clips, rivets and other fasteners
- Performed diagnostics, troubleshooting and evaluations on all sensors associated with navigation and communications on many types of marine vessels larga and small
- Demonstrated excellent mechanical knowledge of machines and tools, including design, use, repair and maintenance
- Executed routine maintenance on autopilots for navigation processes
- Monitored and logged all parts and devices used on each service call
- Worked from complex and detailed manufacturing documentation and verbal instructions
- Prepared operational reports and provided information to supervisors
- Managed quality control and maintained high level of customer satisfaction
- Inspected equipment and systems to identify issues and reported problems to repair technicians
- Scheduled repair/service orders for optimal coverage to meet challenging daily production objectives
- Interpreted equipment manuals and manufacturer instructions to install and troubleshoot devices
- Delivered knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models
Technician
Iomega Corporation
Roy, UT
09.1985 - 09.1989
- Installed and maintained control systems and other technical components to complete equipment installations
- Checked for leaks and defects on vacuum and mechanical assemblies
- Set up and operated production equipment in accordance with good manufacturing practices and SOPs
- Organized, analyzed and prepared technical data reports
- Assembled parts using bolts, screws, speed clips, rivets and other fasteners
- Performed diagnostics, troubleshooting and evaluations on production floor test equipment
- Adjusted WOM production processes to increase productivity and reduce waste
- Communicated product and machine failure details to design team and reliability departments
- Inspected equipment and systems to identify issues and reported problems to repair technicians
- Tested components, assemblies and systems to diagnose problems
- Monitored and logged all parts and devices used on each service call
- Completed logs and job reports for completed and pending service calls at shift end
- Managed quality control and maintained high level of customer satisfaction
- Installed drive test chamers and power supply equipment along with new and replacement parts
- Installed parts along production line in constant operation
- Established comprehensive maintenance plans and oversaw repair work
- Demonstrated excellent mechanical knowledge of machines and tools, including design, use, repair and maintenance
- Executed routine maintenance on production floor test equipment
- Worked from complex and detailed manufacturing documentation and verbal instructions
Education
Associate of Science - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies
WEBER
UTAHSome College (No Degree) - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Aims Community College
Greeley, COSome College (No Degree) - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies
US NAVY / AFTA
Millington, TNSkills
- Health and safety regulations
- Customer interaction
- Effective Multitasking
- Equipment maintenance
- Issue resolution
- Operation monitoring
- Distribution of Goods
- Maintenance and repair
- Product inspections
- Quality control
- Program support
- Design techniques
Additional Information
CERTIFIED INSTALLER : ISONAS DOOR ACCESS & VIDEO SECURITY SYSTEMS
Accomplishments
Saved a commercial fishing vessel & crew from eminent danger by restoring vessel steering in a storm at night by diagnosing systems over satellite communications.
Timeline
Maintenance Technician 3
Cascade Management
07.2023 - 09.2025
IT Technician/ Fac. Maint
Cordova Community Medical Center
04.2018 - 01.2020
Business Owner/Operator
North Tech Marine
03.1995 - 08.2018
Technician
Iomega Corporation
09.1985 - 09.1989
Associate of Science - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies
WEBER
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Aims Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies
US NAVY / AFTA