CLARENCE GRIER
Columbia
Summary
Detail-oriented maintenance professional with a strong foundation in diagnosing complex mechanical and electronic issues. Proven track record in ensuring safety compliance and conducting thorough inspections. Reliable in collaborating with teams to enhance operational efficiency and contribute to organizational goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance
Walmart
Columbia
06.2025 - Current
- Diagnosed complex mechanical and electronic problems using diagnostic computer to enhance repair accuracy.
- Troubleshot electrical equipment using ladder logic and electrical schematics.
- Repaired electrical work and installed light fixtures.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot complex maintenance issues, improving resolution time.
- Read and interpreted equipment manuals and work orders for performing required maintenance and service.
- Used technical documents and vendor resources for researching and diagnosing mechanical and electrical problems
- Researched suppliers for necessary parts, ensuring compatibility and securing competitive pricing.
- Maintained safe working environment utilizing personal protective equipment.
- Scheduled installations and maintenance of store displays.
Machine Operator
Michelin
Lexington
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Operated machinery to produce tires, ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures for quality assurance.
- Monitored equipment performance, maintaining consistent quality and safety standards throughout production.
- Conducted routine maintenance on machines to prevent operational downtime.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production workflows, enhancing overall efficiency.
- Complied with company policies regarding quality control procedures.
MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN
Well Path Mental Hosiptal
Columbia
12.2014 - 12.2022
- Monitored patients on psychotropic medications to evaluate effectiveness and identify side effects.
- Monitored patients' physical and emotional well-being and reported unusual behavior or physical ailments to medical staff
- Restrained violent or suicidal patients using appropriate verbal or physical means.
- Restrained violent and suicidal patients using verbal and physical techniques.
- Observed patients for abnormal behavioral or physical signs.
- Charted patient observations by following prescribed procedures and standards.
- Taught successful strategies to promote client wellness and independence.
- Documented patients' vital signs to ensure accurate monitoring of their health status.
- Conducted training for new employees on established procedures for managing psychiatric patients.
- Monitored patients' physical and emotional well-being and reported unusual behavior and physical ailments to medical staff
HOUSE KEEPING, Kelly Service, WellPath
Columbia
12.2011 - 12.2014
- Examined building to determine need for repairs and cleaning issues.
- Inspected vacant ready and cleaned rooms to verify best possible presentation to guests.
- Investigated complaints about service and room cleanliness to take corrective action.
- Conducted monthly inventory count on linen to reduce waste and theft.
- Inventoried stock to verify available supplies and equipment in adequate amounts.
- Trained new employees on duties and responsibilities of the department.
- Inspected work performed to ensure that it met specifications and established standards.
- Performed and assisted with cleaning duties as necessary.
- Checked and maintained equipment to ensure that it was in working order.
MAINTENANCE, WALMART
Columbia
01.2008 - 12.2011
- Diagnosed complex mechanical and electronic problems utilizing diagnostic computer.
- Toubleshot electrical equipment using ladder logic and electrical schematics.
- Repaired electrical work and installed light fixtures.
- Researched suppliers for necessary parts, determining compatibility and obtaining competitive prices.
- Maintained safe working environment utilizing personal protective equipment.
- Used technical documents and vendor resources for researching and diagnosing mechanical and electrical problems
- Read and interpreted equipment manuals and work orders for performing required maintenance and service.
FOREMAN, Mundy Company
Lugoff
07.2007 - 07.2008
- Planned layout of wiring and installed wiring, conduit and electrical apparatuses in buildings
- Diagnosed and replaced faulty mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic components of machines and equipment
- Planned wiring and installation of equipment and fixtures, such as motors, generators, switches, circuit breakers and fuse boxes, according to blueprints, schematic drawings and sketches
- Inspected wiring and fixtures for conformance to company specifications and local electrical codes, using test equipment, such as voltmeter and ohmmeter
- Trained and managed eight persons several times a year and achieved significant improvements in their productivity
- Supervised and managed for a firm
- Recommended measures for improving production methods, equipment performance and quality of product
- Analyzed and resolved work problems and assisted workers in solving problems.
Belcher
ELECTRICIAN, Staffing
West Columbia
06.1998 - 06.2007
- Pulled wiring through conduit, assisted by electrician assistant, to install and repair electrical wiring, fixtures and equipment
- Connected wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment
- Installed control and distribution apparatuses, such as switches, relays and circuit-breaker panels, fastening them in place with screws and bolts
- Connected power cables to equipment, such as electric ranges and motors, and installed grounding leads
- Tested continuity of circuits to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components, using testing instruments, such as ohmmeters, batteries and buzzers and oscilloscope.
Education
National Broadcasting Assn. Technical School
Atlanta01-1980
Skills
- Adaptability And Flexibility Interpersonal Skill Development Team Meetings
- Hand And Power Tool Operation Electrical Component Replacement Mechanical Repair Control Precision
- Repair Work Planning Physical Strength And Stamina Equipment Dismantling
- Facilities Painting And Repair Heavy Object Lifting Troubleshooting Strengths
- Diagnostic testing
- Safety compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Quality control
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
Certification
CPR/FIRST AID PASTORAL
Timeline
Maintenance
Walmart
06.2025 - Current
Machine Operator
Michelin
05.2023 - 07.2024
MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN
Well Path Mental Hosiptal
12.2014 - 12.2022
HOUSE KEEPING, Kelly Service, WellPath
12.2011 - 12.2014
MAINTENANCE, WALMART
01.2008 - 12.2011
FOREMAN, Mundy Company
07.2007 - 07.2008
Belcher
ELECTRICIAN, Staffing
06.1998 - 06.2007
National Broadcasting Assn. Technical School