Eduardo Sanchez
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Skilled Equipment Maintenance Worker with extensive experience in maintaining, repairing, and overhauling critical equipment for the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Proven track record in SCBA flow testing, small engine repairs, and safety equipment distribution, ensuring compliance with safety standards. Known for strong technical skills, effective teamwork, and a commitment to maintaining optimal equipment performance to support emergency services.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Maintenance Worker
Los Angeles County Fire Department
02.2016 - Current
- Conduct flow testing on approximately 2,500 SCBA units across county fire stations, ensuring functionality and compliance with safety protocols.
- Diagnose and repair SCBA units, including masks and cylinders, to maintain operational readiness and safety standards.
- Perform repairs on additional equipment, including flashlights, hoses, and nozzles, to ensure fire response readiness.
- Conduct regular maintenance and repairs on Genesis (Jaws of Life) tools, ensuring reliability for emergency operations.
- Maintain and repair a wide range of small engine equipment, including generators, smoke ejectors, lawn mowers, rotary saws, and weed trimmers, among others.
- Overhaul small engine equipment to extend service life and reduce equipment downtime.
- Coordinate and distribute safety turnouts and protective equipment to fire stations as required.
- Facilitate logistics operations, including hauling trailers, towing lifts, and handling equipment distribution.
- Operated as a Food Dispenser during large-scale fire incidents both within and outside Los Angeles County, ensuring firefighters and emergency personnel had consistent access to meals and essential supplies in high-stress environments.
Warehouse Worker II
Los Angeles County Fire Department
07.2000 - 02.2016
- Supervised daily warehouse operations, coordinating a crew of 8 to manage distribution, receiving, and office tasks, ensuring efficient workflow and accountability across all shifts.
- Assigned daily work tasks to staff, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and resource availability to meet operational demands.
- Conducted weekly meetings with team members to communicate updates, address challenges, and ensure alignment with safety and operational standards.
- Trained new warehouse staff and provided ongoing training to existing staff in warehouse procedures, safety protocols, and equipment handling to maintain a skilled and safety-conscious team.
- Wrote annual performance evaluations for team members, assessing their contributions, identifying strengths and areas for improvement, and supporting career development within the department.
- Coordinated the pulling and distribution of fire safety equipment to various fire stations, ensuring quality control and readiness for emergency response.
- Inspected incoming emergency and safety equipment for quality assurance, stored items efficiently, and maintained accurate records through data and inventory entry.
- Operated stand-up and sit-down forklifts, manual pallet jacks, and hand trucks, facilitating safe and effective handling of critical equipment.
- Managed deliveries and pickups of safety equipment for fire stations, executive staff, and support personnel, ensuring essential resources were accessible at all times.
Education
Belmont High School
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Work order completion
- Troubleshooting skills
- Computer Literacy
- Adaptability
- Team building
- Reliability
Timeline
Equipment Maintenance Worker
Los Angeles County Fire Department
02.2016 - Current
Warehouse Worker II
Los Angeles County Fire Department
07.2000 - 02.2016
Belmont High School
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