Desmond McQuillen
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Highly motivated to leverage seven years of experience and achievements in computer operations, storing and distributing hazardous materials, performing basic maintenance to stay mission essential, and providing excellent patient care. Expertise in improving efficiency, resolving problems and providing exceptional leadership. Excellent communicator, skilled in peer and team development. Demonstrated technical competency in computer systems installation, testing, maintenance, repair, networks, and customer service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Supervisor
Air Communities
Atlanta, Georgia
08.2025 - Current
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions, including elevators, dry systems, parking garage gates, HVAC systems, and fire systems.
- Prepared budgets for upcoming projects based on estimated labor costs and materials
- Designed, fabricated and installed upgrades to improve existing equipment.
Maintenance Technician III
Air Commiunties
Atlanta, GA
10.2023 - 08.2025
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on apartment buildings, such as painting, plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, and HVAC systems.
- Installed new appliances in apartments upon request from tenants or landlords.
- Responded quickly to emergency repair requests from tenants or landlords.
- Diagnosed problems with heating and cooling systems using specialized testing equipment.
- Provided support during move-in, move-out process by helping tenants transport their belongings safely into, out of the building complex.
- Changed HVAC filters and cleaned condensation drains to perform preventive maintenance on HVAC systems.
- Disassembled appliances to diagnose problems and facilitate repairs.
Firefighter/Advanced EMT
City of South Fulton Fire/Rescue
Atlanta, GA
07.2022 - 10.2023
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents and other emergency situations.
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Worked on equipment desk and demobilized fire engines, water tenders and other machinery used in responding to incidents.
Maintenance Technician/Electrical Technician
Maxwell Chase Technology
Atlanta, GA
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
- Installed new systems, replacement parts and components to maintain proper operation.
- Diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment using advanced troubleshooting abilities.
- Inspected electrical components to identify defects and hazards and make necessary adjustments.
- Designed, fabricated and installed upgrades to improve existing equipment.
Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance Tech
Taylor Farms
Smyrna, TN
05.2020 - 06.2021
- Diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment using advanced troubleshooting abilities.
- Performed performance and safety inspections on equipment and machinery to maintain operational baseline.
- Responded to personnel queries and troubleshooting requests to provide repair services to improve operations.
- Maintained clear and safe workspace area to meet OSHA standards.
- Contributed to operational quality and efficiency by calibrating instruments, applying controls and implementing maintenance functions.
U.S Army
US Army
Colorado Springs, Colorado
02.2015 - 05.2020
- Establishes and operates communication systems.
- Assist in the preparation of computer centers for operations and shutdowns.
- Prepared computer systems for operations to conduct cabling, installation, and removal procedures.
- Created and observed surveyed firing charts.
- Operates and performs operator-level maintenance on computer equipment.
- Diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment using advanced troubleshooting.
Education
Criminal Justice
Briar Cliff University
Sioux City, IAHigh School Diploma -
Douglas County High School
Douglasville, GA05.2010
Skills
- Operational leadership
- Goal-oriented
- Processes and procedures
- Organized
- Resolution-oriented
- Adaptive team player
- System installations
- Equipment repair
- Operational improvement
- Problem resolution
Timeline
Maintenance Supervisor
Air Communities
08.2025 - Current
Maintenance Technician III
Air Commiunties
10.2023 - 08.2025
Firefighter/Advanced EMT
City of South Fulton Fire/Rescue
07.2022 - 10.2023
Maintenance Technician/Electrical Technician
Maxwell Chase Technology
06.2021 - 07.2022
Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance Tech
Taylor Farms
05.2020 - 06.2021
U.S Army
US Army
02.2015 - 05.2020
Criminal Justice
Briar Cliff University
High School Diploma -
Douglas County High School