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Douglas Simmons

Harrisonburg,VA

Summary

Diligent professional experienced with many years maintaining mechanical efficiency for complex operations. Hardworking approach to surveying problem-resolution areas to address performance roadblocks. Detailed understanding of industry standards.

Overview

1
1
year of post-secondary education
19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Handyman Helper

Self Employed
Harrisonburg, VA
11.2021 - Current

Documented repair jobs for accurate tracking and quality assurance.

  • Executed drywall, carpentry, and light plumbing tasks for self-employed repair jobs.
  • Inspected homes for maintenance needs while organizing tools, materials, and supplies for efficient repairs.
  • Repaired doors, cabinets, fixtures, and hardware for residential clients.
  • Repaired doors, cabinets, fixtures, and hardware for residential clients. Paint, Pressure Washing,Patching,Yard Work,Cutting Grass,Changing Brakes and Rotors,Oil Changes, Appliance Repair,Shampooing and Cleaning Floors,Detailing Vehicles, Moving Furniture and Appliances.

Crew Leader, Tech1, Machine Operator

LSC Communications
Harrisonburg, Virginia
06.2016 - 11.2021
  • Assisted self-employed repair jobs with drywall, carpentry, and light plumbing tasks.
  • Inspected homes for maintenance needs and prepared tools, materials, and supplies.
  • Repaired doors, cabinets, fixtures, and hardware for residential clients.
  • Measured spaces and marked surfaces for accurate cuts and installations.
  • Cleaned work areas and removed debris after each self-employed project.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and organized ladders, tools, and building materials.
  • Followed safety practices while using hand tools and power tools.
  • Communicated job details with self-employed clients and confirmed repair requests.
  • Cleaned up work areas after each job was completed.
  • Operated power tools such as drills and saws safely while completing projects.
  • Assisted handyman with a variety of maintenance and repair tasks, including painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and appliance installation.
  • Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while working on jobsites.
  • Gathered supplies for projects as requested by the handyman.
  • Identified potential hazards associated with each job site prior to beginning work.
  • Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Used professional grade tools and equipment to perform wide range of handyman services.
  • Maintained equipment, materials, and tool inventory to meet repair or maintenance needs with minimal delay.
  • Used rulers and micrometers to inspect parts and determine dimension requirements.
  • Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
  • Collaborated with facility managers to coordinate larger repairs.
  • Connected or disconnected wiring, piping and tubing using hand or power tools.
  • Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
  • Pulled parts, recorded inventory information and prepared tools for jobs.
  • Installed or replaced machinery, equipment and components.
  • Contributed to operational quality and efficiency by calibrating instruments, applying controls and implementing maintenance functions.

Material Handler

Staffmark Temp Agency
Harrisonburg, VA
10.2015 - 06.2016
  • Inspected homes for maintenance needs and prepared tools, materials, and supplies.
  • Repaired doors, cabinets, fixtures, and hardware for residential clients.
  • Assisted self-employed repair jobs with drywall, carpentry, and light plumbing tasks.

Line Cook/ Prep Cook

Applebee’s
Harrisonburg, VA
06.2013 - 06.2015
  • Assisted self-employed repair jobs with drywall, carpentry, and light plumbing tasks.
  • Inspected homes for maintenance needs and prepared tools, materials, and supplies.
  • Repaired doors, cabinets, fixtures, and hardware for residential clients.
  • Prepared line cook stations for restaurant kitchen service
  • Grilled meats, seafood, and vegetables to menu standards
  • Plated entrées with consistent portioning and presentation
  • Monitored food safety, sanitation, and temperature controls
  • Restocked ingredients, pans, and tools during busy service
  • Communicated orders with chefs and teammates during rush periods
  • Trained new line cooks on kitchen procedures and equipment
  • Cleaned work areas, utensils, and cooking surfaces after service
  • Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
  • Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
  • Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
  • Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
  • Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
  • Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
  • Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
  • Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
  • Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe a safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
  • Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
  • Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
  • Maintained hygienic kitchen with regular mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing utensils and glassware.
  • Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.

Custodian/Cleaner

L.A. Cleaners
Harrisonburg, VA
11.2008 - 06.2013
  • Cleaned floors, restrooms, and common areas for L.A. Cleaners clients.
  • Emptied trash and replaced liners throughout assigned work areas.
  • Restocked restroom supplies, paper goods, and cleaning materials.
  • Swept, mopped, and vacuumed carpets to maintain orderly facilities.
  • Followed L.A. Cleaners service standards for routine custodial tasks.
  • Cleaning windows, mirrors, walls, and ceilings; dusting furniture and wiping down surfaces.
  • Wet and spot mopped to clean floors and other surfaces in public corridors.
  • Kept building interiors appealing with routine deep cleaning of high-traffic areas.
  • Maintaining an organized storage area for custodial supplies and equipment; ordering additional items when needed.
  • Operating floor buffers, pressure washers, carpet cleaners, vacuums, ladders, snow blowers, leaf blowers safely.
  • Maintained the security of the building by locking doors after hours; ensuring all entrances were closed securely.
  • Adhering strictly to health and safety regulations while performing duties.
  • Handled, labeled, and safely stored various hazardous chemicals and solutions to prevent injuries.
  • Ensuring all equipment is properly maintained and serviced regularly according to manufacturer guidelines.
  • Stripped, sealed, finished and polished floors to maintain longevity and health.
  • Recycling materials whenever possible in accordance with company policy and local disposal regulations.
  • Assisted self-employed repair jobs with drywall, carpentry, and light plumbing tasks.
  • Inspected homes for maintenance needs and prepared tools, materials, and supplies.
  • Repaired doors, cabinets, fixtures, and hardware for residential clients.
  • Reported maintenance issues and safety hazards to supervisors promptly.
  • Secured cleaning equipment and stored supplies in designated areas.

Fios Cable Installation Tech

Cable Services Plus
Raleigh, North Carolina
03.2008 - 06.2008
  • Assisted self-employed repair jobs with drywall, carpentry, and light plumbing tasks.
  • Inspected homes for maintenance needs and prepared tools, materials, and supplies.
  • Repaired doors, cabinets, fixtures, and hardware for residential clients.
  • Coordinated with dispatch and field teams on daily cable service routes.
  • Installed set top boxes, modems, routers, switches, amplifiers, splitters and associated equipment.
  • Followed safety protocols while working with ladders or climbing poles when installing aerial lines.
  • Installed, upgraded and provided troubleshooting services for physical cable TV, internet, telephone and alarm system equipment.
  • Performed installation and troubleshooting of cable systems including coax, fiber optics, and other types of cabling.
  • Repaired damaged cables caused by weather conditions or improper handling.
  • Used tools, equipment and vehicles to avoid injuries and mishaps.
  • Selected correct tools or methodologies to perform specific cabling tasks.
  • Spliced and terminated coaxial and fiber optic cables according to industry standards.
  • Completed line work at heights using bucket trucks and underground using access points.
  • Pulled lines to proper tension for safety and durability of installation work.

Education

Completed 80 Of 150 Hours - Wireless Technology

ECPI
Glen Allen, VA
09.2006 - 06.2007

Robert E. Lee / Staunton High
Staunton, VA

Skills

  • Drywall repair
  • Light plumbing
  • Carpentry repair
  • Power tools
  • Home maintenance
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Tool inventory
  • Jobsite cleanup
  • Material handling
  • Safety compliance
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving
  • Customer communication
  • Time management
  • Roofing repairs
  • Plumbing repairs
  • Painting proficiency
  • Gutter cleaning
  • Door installation
  • Landscaping
  • Appliance installation
  • Siding repair
  • Flooring installation
  • Drywall installation
  • Weatherproofing
  • Light fixture installation
  • Insulation installation
  • Power tool operation
  • Window replacement
  • Hand tools
  • Pressure washing
  • Household repairs
  • Appliance repair
  • Paneling installation
  • Shower installations
  • Shelving installation
  • Contracted work
  • Repair work
  • Tree trimming
  • Food safety
  • Knife skills
  • Kitchen sanitation
  • Portion control
  • Inventory control
  • Station setup
  • Order coordination
  • Positive and professional
  • Calm demeanor
  • Problem-solving
  • Floor machine operation
  • Chemical safety
  • Restroom sanitation
  • Carpet extraction
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Waste disposal
  • Attention to detail
  • Window cleaning
  • Snow removal
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Building maintenance
  • Lawn mowing
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Equipment Repair
  • Leaf blowing
  • Verbal and written collaboration
  • Heavy lifting
  • Coaxial cabling
  • Fiber splicing
  • Teamwork
  • Fiber optic installation
  • Hand tool operation
  • Power tool usage
  • Fiber optic splicing
  • Equipment operation
  • Reliability
  • Multitasking
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Active listening
  • Risk assessment
  • Safety procedures
  • Inspect lines
  • Forklift operation
  • Shipping receiving
  • Equipment inspection
  • Warehouse organization
  • Supply restocking
  • Order picking
  • Team communication
  • Work ethic
  • Material packaging
  • Load verification
  • Assembly and production
  • Production reporting
  • Manual handling
  • PPE policy adherence
  • Materials management
  • Truck loading and unloading
  • Quality assurance inspections
  • Warehouse operations
  • Forklift operations
  • Hand tool proficiency
  • QC
  • Equipment inspections
  • Delivery scheduling
  • Operations support
  • Package handling
  • Shipping documentation
  • Stock allocation
  • Paperwork completion
  • Pallet jack operation
  • Pulling and staging
  • Barcode scanning
  • Hand trucks and dollies
  • Workplace cleanliness
  • OSHA
  • Material identification
  • Good housekeeping
  • Load palletizing
  • Production support
  • Hazard prevention
  • Positive attitude
  • Certified forklift operator
  • Inventory reporting
  • OSHA compliance
  • Storage determination
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Warehouse safety
  • Precision measurement
  • Tool changeover
  • Quality inspection
  • Equipment calibration
  • Parts handling
  • Worksite coordination
  • Spindle speed control
  • Machine setup
  • Job planning
  • Error detection
  • Visual inspection
  • Feed rate adjustment
  • Troubleshooting
  • Machine calibration
  • Tool selection
  • Machine alignment
  • Computer skills
  • Operator training
  • OSHA regulations
  • Production scheduling
  • Part inspection
  • Multi-axis machining
  • Hoist and crane operation
  • Install attachments
  • Decision-making
  • Written communication
  • Job preparation and Set-up
  • Efficiency improvement
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Continuous improvement

Affiliations

  • Volunteer Football Coach and also Volunteer Travel Basketball Coach in spare time.

Timeline

Handyman Helper

Self Employed
11.2021 - Current

Crew Leader, Tech1, Machine Operator

LSC Communications
06.2016 - 11.2021

Material Handler

Staffmark Temp Agency
10.2015 - 06.2016

Line Cook/ Prep Cook

Applebee’s
06.2013 - 06.2015

Custodian/Cleaner

L.A. Cleaners
11.2008 - 06.2013

Fios Cable Installation Tech

Cable Services Plus
03.2008 - 06.2008

Completed 80 Of 150 Hours - Wireless Technology

ECPI
09.2006 - 06.2007

Robert E. Lee / Staunton High
Douglas Simmons