Darrell Combee
Lakeland,Florida
Summary
Dynamic operations manager with extensive experience at PDQ Handyman Services, excelling in staff training and development. Proven track record in optimizing service delivery and enhancing customer satisfaction. Skilled in preventative maintenance and client relationship management, fostering a dependable and efficient team environment. Committed to achieving operational excellence and compliance. Skilled in all phases of residential and commercial repair and remodling. Plumbing, Electrial, Drywall, Painting. Windows and Doors, All types of flooring, Laminant, Carpet, Tile, Hardwood, Vinal, Custom trim work, Baseboards and moulding, Trouble shooting and Preventive Maintenance Schedualing and developmental proceedures, Experience in landscaping and Landscape designe, Facilities maintenance, Tree service and Hordicultural Science and maintenance, Experience in parking lot resurfacing and marking, Certified Building Inspector, Licenced Plumber, Certified Medical Gas Technician, Vocational Training and support, Planning and Development, Inventory Specialist, Order Building, Blueprint reading and material take off, Shipping and Recieving, Sales Relations, Customer service and negotiations.....
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Operator
PDQ Handyman Services
01.2020 - Current
- Managed daily operations, ensuring efficient service delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented effective scheduling systems for project management and resource allocation.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices for home repair and maintenance tasks.
- Oversaw quality control processes, enhancing service reliability and client trust.
Residential Maintenance
Total Wrecking & Environmental
01.2020 - 02.2024
- Supervised maintenance staff to ensure adherence to safety and operational standards.
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance schedules for equipment reliability.
- Coordinated training programs to enhance team skills and efficiency in maintenance tasks.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to identify areas for improvement and compliance.
Lead Commercial Plumber
J. R. Long Mechanical LLC.
01.2011 - 02.2014
- Installed and repaired plumbing systems in commercial buildings, ensuring compliance with local codes.
- Collaborated with project managers to coordinate plumbing services within construction timelines.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on plumbing systems, identifying and resolving issues proactively.
- Trained junior plumbers on safety protocols and efficient installation techniques to enhance team performance.
Plumbing Supervisor / Job Forman
Midway Mechanical LLC
05.2002 - 01.2004
- Supervised plumbing installation and repair projects, ensuring adherence to safety and building codes.
- Coordinated team schedules and workflows to optimize project timelines and resource allocation.
- Mentored junior plumbers, fostering skill development and promoting high-quality workmanship.
Plumbing Supervisor
Midway Mechanical Inc.
11.2000 - 09.2002
- Supervised installation and maintenance of plumbing systems, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Coordinated daily operations, assigning tasks to team members for efficient workflow.
- Trained staff on plumbing techniques and safety standards, enhancing team skill sets.
- Implemented preventive maintenance schedules, reducing downtime and service disruptions.
Medical Gas Technician
Diversified Mechanical LLC
06.1998 - 10.2000
- Installed and maintained medical gas systems in compliance with industry safety standards.
- Conducted routine inspections and testing of gas systems to ensure optimal functionality.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to address system-related issues promptly.
- Trained junior technicians on safe handling and maintenance of medical gas equipment.
Commercial Plumber
Diversified Global Mechanical LLC.
03.1995 - 02.1998
- Installed and repaired plumbing systems in commercial buildings, ensuring compliance with local codes.
- Diagnosed plumbing issues and implemented effective solutions to minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with construction teams to integrate plumbing designs into new projects.
- Trained junior plumbers on safety protocols and proper installation techniques.
Service Department Manager
Ernest Combee Plumbing Inc.
08.1978 - 01.1981
- Oversaw daily operations of service department, ensuring timely response to customer inquiries and requests.
- Managed team scheduling, optimizing workforce allocation for peak service times.
- Implemented training programs for new hires, enhancing skill development and service quality.
- Developed standard operating procedures to improve efficiency and consistency in service delivery.
Education
Associate of Arts - Agricultural Business And Management
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL09-1984
Skills
- Operations management
- Documentation and reporting
- Hiring
- Business planning
- Staff training and development
- Personnel management
- Staffing
- Operations oversight
- Inventory management
- Strategic planning
- Operational reporting
- Business operations management
- Client relationship management
- Financial reporting
- Risk management
- Cost management
- Vendor negotiation
- Regulatory compliance
- Profit optimization
- Preventative maintenance
- Strong work ethic
- Decision-making
- Dependable and reliable
- Customer service
- Customer-oriented
- Equipment operation
- Schedule management
- Materials transport
- Accurate record keeping
- Hazardous materials handling
- Order picking and processing
- Document management
- Trailer maintenance
- Time management
- Mechanical tools
- Attention to detail
- Verbal and written communication
- Emergency response
- Invoice verification
- Damage control
- Courteous and polite demeanor
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
- Collaborated with team of up to 8-10 supervisors and project managers in the development of Multi Story construction and Engineering.
- Achieved project completion by supervising multipal crews and communicat5ing with project managers and other supervisors with accuracy and efficiency.
- Documented and resolved issues pertaining to project completio
- Achieved and documented issues due to faulty equiptment or mechanical breakdown.
Certification
- Licensed Plumber since 1981
- Certified Medical Gas Technician.
- Electrical, Plumbing, Windows and Doors, Drywall, Painting, Flooring, and many other talents pertaining to maintenance and property managment.
Timeline
Owner/Operator
PDQ Handyman Services
01.2020 - Current
Residential Maintenance
Total Wrecking & Environmental
01.2020 - 02.2024
Lead Commercial Plumber
J. R. Long Mechanical LLC.
01.2011 - 02.2014
Plumbing Supervisor / Job Forman
Midway Mechanical LLC
05.2002 - 01.2004
Plumbing Supervisor
Midway Mechanical Inc.
11.2000 - 09.2002
Medical Gas Technician
Diversified Mechanical LLC
06.1998 - 10.2000
Commercial Plumber
Diversified Global Mechanical LLC.
03.1995 - 02.1998
Service Department Manager
Ernest Combee Plumbing Inc.
08.1978 - 01.1981
Associate of Arts - Agricultural Business And Management
Hillsborough Community College