Charles Bedard
Marine City
Summary
Hardworking skilled handyman and maintenance technician bringing 20+ years of experience performing diverse maintenance and repair duties. Dedicated to maintaining optimal equipment functionality by managing routine and complex equipment and facility and residential matters. Strong knowledge of hand and power tool operation and safety measures. Looking for a long term career opportunity to utilize expertise in various maintenance task and contribute to the growth of a great team.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Skilled Maintenance Technician
Bedard's Home Improvements
09.1990 - Current
- Implemented cost-saving measures when sourcing replacement parts or equipment by researching alternative suppliers.
- Coordinated schedules with other departments to minimize disruption during planned maintenance activities or emergency repairs.
- Exhibited professionalism when liaising with external contractors during specialized repair work or installations.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot complex problems and develop effective solutions.
- Reduced downtime for repairs by conducting routine inspections and identifying potential issues.
- Built and repaired decks, fences and sheds to improve overall appearance of homes.
- Removed and repaired carpet and wood flooring.
- Demonstrated versatility by successfully tackling a wide range of tasks, from plumbing and electrical work to carpentry and general home repairs, showcasing adaptability and expertise within the field.
- Assisted homeowners in maintaining their properties by performing routine maintenance tasks such as painting, plumbing, and electrical work.
- Performed basic electrical work and plumbing repairs such as installing new toilets, removing electrical wires, unclogging drains, and maintaining gutters.
- Installed lighting fixtures to improve lighting and increase energy efficiency.
- Performed troubleshooting on HVAC systems to determine root cause of issues.
- Repaired and replaced motors, bearings and belts.
- Investigated major malfunctions and breakdowns of heating and air-conditioning systems and used troubleshooting to determine causes.
- Performed routine maintenance on heating and cooling systems.
- Installed supporting components such as fuel lines and wiring to complete systems.
- Verified functionality of plumbing systems by inspecting hoses, connections and plumbing fixtures and correcting identified faults.
- Repaired plumbing and installed new fixtures.
- Repaired plumbing systems, components, and equipment.
- Performed scheduled maintenance on electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
- Performed troubleshooting for all types of commercial and residential plumbing.
- Completed electrical troubleshooting and used variety of electrical measuring equipment.
- Tested electrical continuity and electrical wiring by using ohmmeter and circuit tester.
- Improved electrical system efficiency by maintaining and repairing electrical components and equipment.
- Adhered to electrical and building codes when installing and repairing electrical systems or components.
- Tested ground and automotive electrical systems.
- Performed underground electrical repairs and maintenance.
- Improved proposal content quality by establishing a dedicated review team to provide constructive feedback on drafts.
- Secured favorable contract terms by negotiating effectively with clients post-award negotiations stages.
Education
No Degree - Computer Networking
Baker College
Port Huron, MIGED -
Thomas Moore High School
Clinton, Mi09.1989
Skills
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Facility Maintenance
- HVAC Systems
- Problem solving ability
- Parts Replacement
- Troubleshooting skills
- Building Maintenance
- Service-oriented mindset
- Preventive Maintenance
- Plumbing
- Painting
- Equipment Installation
Timeline
Skilled Maintenance Technician
Bedard's Home Improvements
09.1990 - Current
No Degree - Computer Networking
Baker College
GED -
Thomas Moore High School
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