Darrell Hopson
West,MS
Summary
Experienced Maintenance Supervisor adept in equipment maintenance, team leadership, and safety compliance. Proven ability to coordinate repair schedules and train staff, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with safety protocols.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Supervisor
Lake Caroline Owners Association
Madison, MS
01.2022 - 09.2025
- Coordinated repair schedules for equipment and infrastructure throughout the association.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify maintenance needs and safety hazards.
- Managed inventory of tools and supplies for maintenance projects and repairs.
- Trained new staff on proper maintenance procedures and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with vendors for timely service and procurement of materials.
- Reviewed work orders, allocated resources, assigned tasks, and established priorities for completion of jobs.
- Scheduled repair and maintenance of machines, tools and equipment to support continuous production operations.
- Monitored and evaluated the performance of personnel in the maintenance department, providing guidance and coaching when necessary.
- Oversaw team in completing job tasks quickly and accurately with appropriate use of instruments and tools.
- Assisted in training new hires on proper operation and maintenance techniques for various types of machinery.
Cross over driver
TLI
Flowood, Mississippi
08.2017 - 01.2022
- Operated delivery vehicle to transport materials efficiently.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during all driving activities.
- Conducted routine vehicle inspections to maintain operational standards.
- Assisted in loading and unloading cargo according to safety protocols.
Volunteer Firefighter
Durant Fire Department
Durant, MS
11.2013 - 03.2021
- Responded to emergency calls and provided immediate assistance to affected individuals.
- Operated fire suppression equipment during training exercises and actual emergency incidents.
- Collaborated with team members during rescue operations to ensure effective response strategies.
- Participated in regular training sessions to maintain skills and improve firefighting techniques.
- Supported incident command by communicating critical information during emergencies.
- Interacted professionally with victims, witnesses and other personnel associated with an incident.
- Responded quickly to emergency calls, providing medical aid where necessary.
- Communicated with other members of the team to coordinate activities at a scene.
- Assisted in the operation of fire suppression equipment, such as hoses, nozzles and ladders.
Maintenance
Carpenter Management
Grenada, MS
07.2012 - 10.2017
- Scheduled maintenance visits for inspections of existing sites; performed preventative maintenance tasks when required.
- Maintained records of all maintenance activities.
- Reporting any maintenance issues to management immediately.
Education
High School Diploma -
Durant Public School
Durant05-1999
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Repair scheduling
- Inventory management
- Safety compliance
- Staff training
- Project planning
- Vendor collaboration
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Decision making
- Pool maintenance
- Electrical systems
- Supply coordination
- Team supervision
- Job planning
- Inventory replenishment
- Painting techniques
- Grounds maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Work order processing
- Maintenance recordkeeping
- Work assignment delegation
- Staff management
- Plumbing repairs
- Vendor coordination
- Facilities maintenance
- Vendor relationship management
- Work order management
- Vehicle maintenance
- Emergency response
- Teamwork
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Maintenance Supervisor
Lake Caroline Owners Association
01.2022 - 09.2025
Cross over driver
TLI
08.2017 - 01.2022
Volunteer Firefighter
Durant Fire Department
11.2013 - 03.2021
Maintenance
Carpenter Management
07.2012 - 10.2017
High School Diploma -
Durant Public School