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DANIEL W. KERN

New Boston,MI

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: 2 weeks notice

Desired Job Title

HEALTH, SAFETY, MAINTENANCE AND TRACK COORDINATORBUILDING MAINTENANCE & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERFACILITY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANProperty ManagerFACILITY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-Site
Location: New Boston, MI, US
Open to relocation: No

Salary Range

22/hr - 1000/hr

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPaid time offTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leave

Summary

Experienced Maintenance Technician specializing in building systems, equipment upkeep, and general repairs. Proficient in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and carpentry tasks, with a history of maintaining safe, functional, and compliant facilities. Dependable, diligent professional with strong critical thinking skills and excellent time management.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

HEALTH, SAFETY, MAINTENANCE AND TRACK COORDINATOR

ASHTON CARTER
Flat Rock, USA
08.2024 - 01.2026
  • Enforced track safety protocols, monitored level 1 tests, observed safety for track users, and conducted 8s walks.
  • Supported EMT duties during emergencies, coordinating response from 911 call to arrival of emergency staff.
  • Maintain test surfaces and test operating systems (groom gravel/truck drag and tractor rake, tile sweeping/test surface with equipment and apply water to test surface with water truck.
  • Answer gate calls/deliveries, support contractors onsite for projects, support sign-in board updates and conduct periodic track patrol including license audits.
  • Maintained inventories of stock in bays and storage, assisted with chemical labeling, and conducted monthly fire extinguisher checks.
  • Performed daily shutdown and lock-up of tracking systems each evening.
  • Assisted daily testing operations at the Bosch Proving Grounds in Flat Rock, Michigan, and the Bosch Winter Test facility in Baudette, Minnesota.
  • Assigned to Bosch and supported daily testing operations at the Bosch Proving Grounds in Flat Rock, Michigan, and the Bosch Winter Test facility in Baudette, Minnesota.

BUILDING MAINTENANCE & SCHOOL BUS DRIVER

HURON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
01.2020 - 01.2023
  • Performed repairs and maintenance on building structure, plumbing, hardware, heating, air conditioning, ventilation, furniture, electrical systems, and equipment on school grounds to ensure safety and functionality.
  • Conducted painting, refinishing, construction, and remodeling projects to enhance school facilities and create welcoming environments.
  • Maintained school roadways, lawns, shrubbery, trees, fencing, drains, playgrounds, equipment, and athletic fields to ensure safe and accessible outdoor spaces.
  • Removed snow from sidewalks, driveways, and parking lots.

FACILITY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

CBRE
Plymouth, USA
01.2016 - 08.2017
  • Performed preventative maintenance and repairs on fire systems, sewage and groundwater pumps, heating/cooling systems, plumbing, electrical systems, lighting, HVAC, rooftop units, security systems, CCTV, cameras, monitors, steel overhead doors, magnetic locks, emergency generators, and dock loaders to maintain operational efficiency.
  • Responded to emergency and service calls to ensure timely resolution of facility issues.
  • Plymouth, MI.

Property Manager

SELF EMPLOYED
Riverview, Michigan
02.2010 - 01.2016
  • Repair and restore residential properties.
  • Complete minor repairs to homes and facilities.
  • Provide seasonal lawn care including weed whipping, raking of leaves, trimming shrubs, treating for weeds and other services as needed.
  • Provide seasonal snow removal services including removing snow from community streets, parking lots, building entrances and other areas as needed.
  • Property Management.

FACILITY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II

JOHNSON CONTROLS INC
Romulus, USA
03.2005 - 02.2010
  • Responded to emergency and/or service calls.
  • Preventative maintenance and repair or replacement of fire system, sewage, groundwater, heating/cooling and elevator pit pumps, plumbing, electrical, lighting, HVAC, rooftop units, security systems, CCTV, cameras, monitors, steel overhead doors, magnetic security locks and doors, emergency generators, fuel islands, and utility readings, dock loader, air handler, switch gear, and methane detection.
  • Managed subcontracted janitorial staff.
  • Detroit Metro Airport - Romulus, MI.

FIELD TECHNICIAN

APPLIED HANDLING
Dearborn, USA
03.1996 - 03.2005
  • Repaired and installed loading dock equipment, shelters, and overhead doors.
  • Performed welding and fabrication.
  • Prepared quotes for labor and equipment.
  • Dearborn, MI.

Education

High School Diploma -

RIVERVIEW HIGH
Riverview, MI

Skills

  • Maintenance technician
  • Electrical systems
  • HVAC
  • Plumbing
  • Hydraulics
  • Pneumatics
  • Preventative maintenance
  • Predictive maintenance
  • Corrective maintenance
  • Machinery maintenance
  • Security systems
  • Cameras
  • Monitors
  • Dock equipment
  • Overhead doors
  • Hand tools
  • Power tools
  • Precision measuring tools
  • Machine repair
  • Safety compliance
  • Vehicle inspection
  • Team collaboration
  • Safety briefings
  • Safety controls
  • Safety hazard management
  • Fire safety planning

Certification

  • CDL B Passenger, Airbrakes & Tanker
  • Maintenance Excellence (1-8)
  • Security Systems
  • Doors and Locks
  • Metal Detectors
  • Submersible Pumps

Timeline

HEALTH, SAFETY, MAINTENANCE AND TRACK COORDINATOR

ASHTON CARTER
08.2024 - 01.2026

BUILDING MAINTENANCE & SCHOOL BUS DRIVER

HURON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
01.2020 - 01.2023

FACILITY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

CBRE
01.2016 - 08.2017

Property Manager

SELF EMPLOYED
02.2010 - 01.2016

FACILITY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II

JOHNSON CONTROLS INC
03.2005 - 02.2010

FIELD TECHNICIAN

APPLIED HANDLING
03.1996 - 03.2005

High School Diploma -

RIVERVIEW HIGH
DANIEL W. KERN