Eric Kennedy
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Experienced maintenance technician with a strong ability to interpret blueprints, create schedules, and effectively oversee team operations. Proficient in managing workflow and delegating tasks to achieve objectives. Solid background of [Number] years in repair and maintenance, demonstrating a history of hard work and dependability.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Technician
HES Facilities Management
01.2024 - Current
- Responsible for the overall maintenance of the schools in East Baton Rouge.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Completed weekly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Quickly responded to after hours service calls regarding emergencies, fire alarms and unlocked doors.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
- Collaborated with team members to complete larger repair projects efficiently.
- Trained new employees on proper use and care of tools, machinery, and safety protocols.
- Rewired and replaced faulty electrical components in equipment.
- Utilized variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
- Installed and maintained plumbing parts on toilets, sinks, faucets, hand and wash stations and water fountains.
- Installed VCT, carpet tile, and ceramic tile.
- Replaced ceiling 2x2 and 2x4 ceiling tile.
- Installed light bulbs, light fixtures, ballast, emergency exit signs, wall packs and upgrading fixtures to LED.
Maintenance Technician
HGI Facility Management
03.2019 - 01.2024
- Servicing Investor, Mid-South, First Horizon Banks in Baton Rouge, Jackson Louisiana, Hammond, Gonzales, Prairieville, Port Allan and Ponchatoula La.
- Responsible for the overall maintenance of the schools in East Baton Rouge.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Completed weekly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Quickly responded to after hours service calls regarding emergencies, fire alarms and unlocked doors.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
- Collaborated with team members to complete larger repair projects efficiently.
- Rewired and replaced faulty electrical components in equipment.
- Utilized variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
- Installed and maintained plumbing parts on toilets, sinks, faucets, hand and wash stations and water fountains.
- Installed Carpet tile, and ceramic tile.
- Replaced ceiling 2x2 and 2x4 ceiling tile.
- Installed light bulbs, light fixtures, ballast, emergency exit signs, wall packs and upgrading fixtures to LED.
- Painting and drywall repair.
- Monthly service check on generator and replacing batteries as needed.
Amazon Delivery Driver
Excelsior Packaging Delivery
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Use hand-held device for routing information, customer delivery information.
- Navigate a variety of routes throughout delivery area.
- Working in varying weather conditions. Load and unload packages to be delivered
- Perform the following tasks, with or without reasonable accommodation:
- Lift packages up to 50 lbs.
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
Property Manager
Warren Properties Inc
05.2015 - 07.2018
- Handled tenant complaints promptly and appropriately, calling in repairmen, and other support services.
- Maintained positive landlord-tenant relationships, ensuring clear communication and prompt resolution of any disputes.
- Completed final move-out walk-throughs with tenants to identify required repairs.
- Conducted regular property inspections, identifying areas for improvement and proactively addressing potential safety hazards.
- Enhanced tenant satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and resolving issues in a timely manner.
- Followed up on delinquent tenants and coordinated collection procedures.
- Maintained original leases and renewal documents in digital and hardcopy format for property management office.
- Introduced prospective tenants to types of units available and performed tours of premises.
- Monitored timely receipt and reconciliation of rent collections in accordance with landlord and resident statutes.
- Monitored progress of construction and maintenance projects and notified appropriate individuals of project updates, delays, and schedule changes.
- Coordinated with janitorial and engineering staff on maintenance and upkeep.
- Maintained sufficient number of units market-ready for lease.
- Delivered emergency 24-hour on-call service for tenants on building issues.
Maintenance Manager
Warren Properties
08.2006 - 05.2015
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Painting, caulking, knowledgeable
- Installing doors, locks, hanging doors.
- Installing plumbing parts, tub surrounds, trap adapters, wax rings, supply line, fill vales, flush Vale, tank to bowl gasket, tank bolts and tubs
- Installing sinks, countertops, cabinets.
- Installing faucets, basket strainer, diverter stems, garbage disposals.
- Changing electrical sockets light switches, gang plates.
- Changing breakers 15 up to a 100-amp
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tara High School
Baton Rouge, LA 08.1992 - 05.1996
Skills
- Apartment Maintenance
- Hotel Maintenance
- Property Maintenance
- Property Management
- Electrical
- Troubleshooting
- Safety awareness
- Hand and power tools
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Drywall Repair
- Door hardware
- Project Management
- Caulking
- Tow Truck
- Plumbing
- Door Hanging
- Mechanical knowledge
- Service technician experience
- Electrical experience
- Painting
- Facilities maintenance
- Manufacturing
Certification
- Class D, 01/01/01, Present
- Chauffeurs license
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
HES Facilities Management
01.2024 - Current
Maintenance Technician
HGI Facility Management
03.2019 - 01.2024
Amazon Delivery Driver
Excelsior Packaging Delivery
08.2018 - 02.2019
Property Manager
Warren Properties Inc
05.2015 - 07.2018
Maintenance Manager
Warren Properties
08.2006 - 05.2015
High School Diploma -
Tara High School
08.1992 - 05.1996
- Class D, 01/01/01, Present
- Chauffeurs license
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