Charles Hill III
Newport News,VA
Summary
Highly skilled Facilities/Maintenance Technician with expertise in general maintenance and repair of building equipment including: plumbing, heating/cooling and electrical systems. Dependable maintenance professional brings excellent teamwork and multitasking abilities. Steps in to handle different facilities and systems needs. Offers cleaning, maintenance, and repair skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance
Homewood Suites By Hilton
09.2021 - Current
- Responded to maintenance calls and troubleshot devices.
- Conducting ongoing room preventative maintenance program.
- Reviewing maintenance problems, complaints and work orders to prioritize and schedule work.
- Coordinating with local health, safety, fire, building inspectors to ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
- Inspecting property to identify potential and current needs.
- Performing preventive maintenance assignments on scheduled basis.
- Servicing the hotel pool, including adjusting chemicals and cleaning filters.
- Completing maintenance logs.
- Completing inventory and ordering supplies.
Plumbing Mechanic
Southeastern Mechanical Incorporated
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Operated equipment used in maintenance and repair of water and gas plumbing fixtures and systems.
- Boosted overall efficiency with thorough diagnostic testing, accurate problem identification, and effective repair solutions.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies.
- Increased project success by collaborating closely with other trade professionals such as electricians, carpenters, and HVAC technicians.
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Cut and drilled holes in walls to permit passage of pipes.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
- Used clamps and brackets to attach pipes to walls, structures and fixtures.
- Expanded trade knowledge by networking with colleagues and participating in courses and seminars.
- Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
- Installation, maintenance, repairs of various water and gas systems, pipes and fittings and various items systems and/or components(e.g. toilets, sinks, vents, faucets, sewer lines, vacuum breakers, hot water heaters, water softeners, garbage disposals, etc.).
Maintenance
LTD Management
04.2008 - 01.2016
- Troubleshooting and repairing malfunctions in electrical/mechanical systems (e.g. HVAC, plumbing) and other hotel equipment.
- Conducting ongoing room preventative maintenance program on a daily basis.
- Review maintenance problems, complaints and work orders to prioritize and schedule work.
- Responds to maintenance calls and troubleshot devices.
- Inspecting property to identify potential and current needs.
- Coordinating with local health, safety, fire, and building inspectors to ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
- Servicing the hotel pool including adjusting chemicals and cleaning filters.
- Complete inventory and order supplies.
- Completing maintenance logs.
- Perform other duties such as cleaning carpets, upholstery's, drapery, flip and rotate mattress, remove trash and dirty linen from floors, upkeep of elevators and public area, maintain cleanliness of parking lots and garden areas, repair guest room entry doors and door frames, and delivery of linen to linen closets.
- Report to Housekeeping managers any malfunctioning equipment, supplies needed or damage to floor covering, upholstery, walls, or any other room feature.
Maintenance
Candlewood Suites Hotel
11.2012 - 06.2013
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
- Perform the tasks of developing, implementing and directing all Emergency Programs of the hotel.
- Responsible for all building maintenance, engineering and upkeep of the hotel.
- Handle tasks of planning and scheduling all maintenance and engineering works, within budgets and time constraints.
- Perform responsibilities of supplier and stock management, as well as for budgets and costs.
- Responsible for leading and developing a team of hotel maintenance staff.
- Ensure that the highest standards are maintained and manged effectively.
- Liaise, manage and organize all external contractors as required.
- Responded to maintenance calls and troubleshot devices.
Line Cook
IHOP LLC
04.2003 - 04.2008
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Mentored junior staff members in culinary skills and techniques, fostering professional growth within the team.
- Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
Education
Certification of Completion - Plumbing Mechanic
Norfolk Technical Vocational Center
Norfolk, VA08.2021
High School Diploma -
Oscar F. Smith High School
Chesapeake, VA06.2002
Skills
- In-depth knowledge of plumbing and electrical maintenance and service
- Adaptability
- Preventive Maintenance
- Safety Protocols
- OSHA Complaint
- Good problem solving ability
- Troubleshooting Skills
- Building Maintenance
- Hand and Power Tools
- Codes Compliance
- Safety Awareness
- Teamwork Abilities
Timeline
Maintenance
Homewood Suites By Hilton
09.2021 - Current
Plumbing Mechanic
Southeastern Mechanical Incorporated
01.2016 - 01.2022
Maintenance
Candlewood Suites Hotel
11.2012 - 06.2013
Maintenance
LTD Management
04.2008 - 01.2016
Line Cook
IHOP LLC
04.2003 - 04.2008
Certification of Completion - Plumbing Mechanic
Norfolk Technical Vocational Center
High School Diploma -
Oscar F. Smith High School
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