Donald mcquaid
COVENTRY,CT
Summary
Accomplished Maintenance Technician with extensive expertise in preventive maintenance and mechanical troubleshooting. Proven ability to optimize workflows and execute facility repairs, ensuring operational efficiency and safety compliance.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Buckingham Heights
Glastonbury, CT
02.2000 - 06.2026
- Conducted routine inspections of facilities to identify maintenance needs and ensure operational efficiency.
- Performed preventative maintenance on HVAC systems, plumbing, and electrical systems to minimize downtime.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues, applying diagnostic techniques to restore equipment functionality quickly.
- Led a team in executing facility repairs, optimizing workflows for improved service delivery and safety compliance.
- Implemented inventory management strategies for tools and supplies, reducing waste and ensuring resource availability.
Transportation Coordinator
Deerfield Senior Sevices
Farmington Ct
02.1997 - 01.2000
- Coordinated transportation logistics for senior clients, ensuring timely and safe arrivals to appointments.
- Managed scheduling of transport services, optimizing routes for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Developed and maintained relationships with local transportation providers to enhance service options.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined communication between clients, families, and transport staff.
- Oversaw training programs for new transport personnel, fostering adherence to safety protocols and customer service standards.
- Analyzed feedback from clients to identify areas for service enhancement and implement necessary changes.
Program Instrutor
United Cerebral Palsy Hartford
Hartford, CT
02.1990 - 04.1997
- Designed and implemented engaging educational programs tailored to individual learning needs.
- Facilitated workshops focusing on skill development and social integration for participants.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance curriculum effectiveness and participant engagement.
- Mentored new instructors, providing guidance on best practices and program delivery methods.
- Established relationships with community partners to expand resources and support services for participants.
Corrections Officer
State of Connecticut
Somers, CT
01.1987 - 02.1990
- Supervised daily activities of incarcerated individuals to maintain safety and security within facilities.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to ensure compliance with standards and protocols.
- Implemented de-escalation techniques to effectively manage conflicts among inmates.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and emergency response protocols.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rockville High School
Rockville, CTSkills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Building maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting skills
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Buckingham Heights
02.2000 - 06.2026
Transportation Coordinator
Deerfield Senior Sevices
02.1997 - 01.2000
Program Instrutor
United Cerebral Palsy Hartford
02.1990 - 04.1997
Corrections Officer
State of Connecticut
01.1987 - 02.1990
High School Diploma -
Rockville High School