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Dave Guard
Cuyahoga Falls,OH
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Summary
Authorized to work in the US for any employer.
Facilities maintenance professional with strong background in ensuring operational efficiency and safety in diverse environments. Skilled in HVAC systems, electrical repairs, plumbing, and preventative maintenance. Known for reliability, adaptability, and effective teamwork to achieve optimal results. Proven ability to respond to changing needs and support both clients and colleagues seamlessly.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Facilities Maintenance Technician
FedEx Freight
Richfield, Ohio
01.2026 - Current
- Troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining dock doors, dock levelers, and specialized dock equipment.
- Performing repairs in electrical systems, lighting, plumbing, welding, and carpentry.
- Conducting routine inspections and scheduled maintenance on building systems to prevent breakdowns.
- Adhering to OSHA and EPA regulations, including using proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and maintaining safe working conditions.
- Streamlined inventory management by organizing tools, parts, and supplies for easy access during maintenance tasks.
- Supported facility renovations by assisting with demolition, construction, and installation tasks as needed.
- Carried out building updates such as painting surfaces, replacing fixtures, and reorganizing rooms.
Facilities Maintenance Technician
Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
04.2025 - 12.2025
- Inspect the building, grounds, and equipment.
- Handle necessary repairs and maintenance.
- Install equipment and appliances.
- Followed local and state building codes.
- Complied with all company safety regulations.
- Kept maintenance log and wrote shift reports.
- Reported any issues to the maintenance manager or clients.
- Responded to repair and maintenance requests in a timely fashion.
- Load and unload equipment and tools into work vehicles if needed.
- Follow written and verbal instructions from the maintenance manager or clients.
- Collaborated with the maintenance team and contractors as needed.
- Read and follow manuals, blueprints, and other written instructions.
- Utilized equipment, including power tools, hand tools, electric tools, and plumbing tools.
- Increased workplace safety by repairing or replacing faulty electrical components such as lighting fixtures or outlets.
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
Independent Contractor
Empire window, Window World, Universal Window, and Renewal by Anderson
Cleveland, OH
01.2001 - 10.2024
- The Installation of residential and commercial windows and doors.
- Assembly of knock-down patio door frames. Entry doors.
- Face-to-face customer service. Handle incoming calls for sales and service.
- Factory-trained on Alside exterior products.
- Replacing glass on windows or doors that are broken or that have a seal failure.
- Finishing exterior of windows with aluminum coil and synthetic caulking.
- Remodeling offices and performing various property maintenance tasks during the slow season.
- Snowplowing, and utilizing various hand tools and heavy Equipment; forklifts, skid steer, front-end loaders, and jackhammers.
- Measured jobs with precision, to optimize materials and cost.
- Owned/Operated a 20-foot box truck and trailer to move materials and equipment to and from the job site.
- Also completed PPE safety training.
- Overseeing multi-million-dollar projects for exterior products. Maintenance Technician
- I still get work through “word of mouth”.
Maintenance Technician
AMHA-Akron
Akron, OH
03.2020 - 12.2022
- Managed the CMMS software. Computerized Maintenance Management System. I used it to manage the inventory of parts.
- Assisted in preparing vacant housing units for occupancy by cleaning and making necessary repairs.
- Installed and/or repaired vanities, handrails, countertops, cabinets, doors, windows, screens, smoke detectors, flooring, roofing, etc.
- Performed routine electrical work; repaired or replaced switches, outlets, light fixtures, wiring, etc.
- Prepared and painted housing units using common painting equipment and instruments, including roller, paintbrush, sprayer, ladder, etc.
- Shampooing carpets, mopping, waxing floors, and performing general cleaning, etc.
Education
High school diploma or GED - General Studies
Berea High School
Berea, OHAssociate - Construction Management
University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH05-2016
Skills
- Mechanical maintenance
- HVAC systems
- Power tool operation
- Plumbing repairs
- Dock and Door Repairs
- Microsoft Office
- Equipment installation
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Drywall repair
- Roofing repairs
- Window repair
- Lighting systems
- Welding
- Groundskeeping
- Flooring repairs
- Painting techniques
- Building maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Equipment assembly
- Hand and power tool use
- Decision-making
- Facilities painting and repair
- Hand and power tool operation
Timeline
Facilities Maintenance Technician
FedEx Freight
01.2026 - Current
Facilities Maintenance Technician
Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls
04.2025 - 12.2025
Maintenance Technician
AMHA-Akron
03.2020 - 12.2022
Independent Contractor
Empire window, Window World, Universal Window, and Renewal by Anderson
01.2001 - 10.2024
Associate - Construction Management
University of Akron Main Campus
High school diploma or GED - General Studies
Berea High School