David Grimes
Maintenance Technician
Seagoville,TX
Summary
Skilled Maintenance Technician adept at interpreting blueprints, developing schedules and overseeing team operations. Well-versed in managing workflow and delegating tasks to meet objectives. Offering 20 years of repair and maintenance expertise with proven history or hard work and dependability.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Self Employed
Mesquite, Texas
02.2015 - 06.2022
- Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
- Completed daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
Landscaper
Self Employed
Mesquite, TX
02.2015 - 06.2022
- Planted bulbs, trees, bushes and flowers for residential and commercial clients.
- Installed underground sprinkler systems to provide grass and gardens with adequate water supply.
- Identified plant diseases and researched methods for mitigation.
- Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn health.
- Installed and maintained landscapes at homes, offices and parks.
- Developed lasting customer relationships and grew network over time.
- Enhanced visibility and improved tree and bush shape through intentional pruning.
- Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
- Educated employees and members of public on plant biology and health.
- Transferred materials to designated areas using hand trucks, electric carts and wheelbarrows.
- Inspected machinery to spot damage and note needed maintenance repairs.
Painting Contractor
Self Employed
Mesquite, TX
02.2015 - 06.2022
- Selected premixed paints or mixed required portions of pigment, oil and thinning and drying substances to prepare paint to match specified colors.
- Used brushes, spray guns and paint rollers to paint surfaces.
- Covered surfaces and furnishings with cloth and plastic to protect from paint drops.
- Met with clients to discuss color and finish options and other design details.
- Used sandpaper to scrape walls and other surfaces to remove old paint.
- Applied primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.
- Used sandpaper, scrapers, grinders and steel wool to smooth surfaces.
- Removed fixtures such as pictures, doorknobs, lamps and electric switch covers prior to painting.
- Managed daily operations by scheduling and coordinating appointments, assisting customers in selecting and matching colors and preparing invoices and bank deposits.
- Corrected surface imperfections by filling cracks, holes and joints.
- Applied paint with cloth, brush, sponge and fingers to create special effects.
Education
GED -
Seagoville High School
Dallas, TX 08.1993 - 05.1997
Skills
HVAC systems
Mechanical expertise
Equipment installation
Hand and power tools
Project estimation and bidding
Problem solving ability
Blueprint and schematic understanding
Safety awareness
Drywalling
Plumbing
Troubleshooting skills
Roofing
Construction management
Residential construction
Commercial construction
Service-oriented mindset
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Self Employed
02.2015 - 06.2022
Landscaper
Self Employed
02.2015 - 06.2022
Painting Contractor
Self Employed
02.2015 - 06.2022
GED -
Seagoville High School
08.1993 - 05.1997