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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Eric Schafnitz

Eric Schafnitz

Rapid City,SD

Summary

Knowledgeable Maintenance Technician offers 27 years of troubleshooting and repair experience with advanced technical knowledge. Dependable and service-driven with strong safety record and excellent follow-through. Well-versed in consulting blueprints and schematics to assess repair needs.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
4
4

Certifications

Work History

Maintenance Technician

Self-employed
Rapid City, SD
09.2020 - Current
  • Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
  • Installed new systems, replacement parts and components to maintain proper operation.
  • Cleared clogged drains and replaced valves, faucets and fixtures.
  • Scheduled preventive maintenance programs to keep equipment in good working condition.
  • Inspected grounds and buildings to identify, minimize and correct hazardous property conditions or liability concerns.
  • Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
  • Responded to personnel queries and troubleshooting requests to provide repair services to improve operations.
  • Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
  • Conducted performance and safety inspections on equipment and machinery to maintain operational baseline.
  • Diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment using advanced troubleshooting abilities.
  • Checked electrical components to identify defects and hazards and make necessary adjustments.
  • Changed HVAC filters and cleaned condensation drains to perform preventive maintenance on HVAC systems.
  • Collaborated with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance schedules.
  • Completed basic carpentry tasks and installed shelves, hooks and closet rods to meet customer needs.
  • Disassembled appliances to diagnose problems and facilitate repairs.
  • Replaced wall sockets, ran lines and completed basic carpentry to finish installations.
  • Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
  • Implemented troubleshooting techniques to resolve issue.
  • Repaired machines, equipment or structures using tools or equipment.
  • Performed routine maintenance by inspecting drives, motors or belts.
  • Implemented preventive maintenance practices and upheld equipment guidelines to avoid failures.
  • Ordered parts, supplies or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
  • Dismantled machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts.
  • Inspected, operated or tested machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
  • Cleaned or lubricated shafts, bearings or other parts of machinery.
  • Maintained or repaired specialized equipment or machinery.
  • Diagnosed and corrected mechanical problems using blueprints, repair manuals or parts catalogs.
  • Assembled, installed or repaired electrical or electronic components and pipe systems.
  • Adjusted devices or control instruments using hand tools, levels or straightedges.
  • Recorded type and cost of maintenance or repair work.
  • Set up and operated machine tools to repair or fabricate jigs, fixtures or tools.
  • Planned and laid out repair work using diagrams, drawings or schematic diagrams.
  • Installed equipment to improve energy or operational efficiency of residential or commercial buildings.
  • Designed equipment to aid repair or maintenance of machines, mechanical equipment or building structures.
  • Estimated costs to repair machinery, equipment or building structures.

Maintenance Technician Level 2

Hart Ranch RV Resort
Rapid City, SD
04.2018 - 05.2021
  • Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Operated and maintained equipment such as Skid Steer, Front End Loader, Brush Hog, Utility SxS, Snow Plow.
  • Cleared clogged drains and replaced valves, faucets and fixtures.
  • Scheduled preventive maintenance programs to keep equipment in good working condition.
  • Inspected grounds and buildings to identify, minimize and correct hazardous property conditions or liability concerns.
  • Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
  • Responded to personnel queries and troubleshooting requests to provide repair services to improve operations.
  • Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
  • Conducted performance and safety inspections on equipment and machinery to maintain operational baseline.
  • Diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment using advanced troubleshooting abilities.
  • Checked electrical components to identify defects and hazards and make necessary adjustments.
  • Changed HVAC filters and cleaned condensation drains to perform preventive maintenance on HVAC systems.
  • Collaborated with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance schedules.
  • Completed basic carpentry tasks and installed shelves, hooks and closet rods to meet customer needs.
  • Disassembled appliances to diagnose problems and facilitate repairs.
  • Replaced wall sockets, ran lines and completed basic carpentry to finish installations.
  • Implemented diagnostics to identify failures, determine parts and material requirements and facilitate repairs.
  • Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
  • Implemented troubleshooting techniques to resolve issue.
  • Repaired machines, equipment or structures using tools or equipment.
  • Performed routine maintenance by inspecting drives, motors or belts.
  • Implemented preventive maintenance practices and upheld equipment guidelines to avoid failures.
  • Ordered parts, supplies or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
  • Dismantled machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts.
  • Inspected, operated or tested machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
  • Cleaned or lubricated shafts, bearings or other parts of machinery.
  • Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
  • Installed new systems, replacement parts and components to maintain proper operation.
  • Maintained or repaired specialized equipment or machinery.
  • Diagnosed and corrected mechanical problems using blueprints, repair manuals or parts catalogs.
  • Assembled, installed or repaired electrical or electronic components and pipe systems.
  • Adjusted devices or control instruments using hand tools, levels or straightedges.
  • Recorded type and cost of maintenance or repair work.
  • Set up and operated machine tools to repair or fabricate jigs, fixtures or tools.
  • Aligned and balanced new equipment after installation.
  • Planned and laid out repair work using diagrams, drawings or schematic diagrams.
  • Installed equipment to improve energy or operational efficiency of residential or commercial buildings.
  • Designed equipment to aid repair or maintenance of machines, mechanical equipment or building structures.
  • Estimated costs to repair machinery, equipment or building structures.

Education

Master of Divinity - Comparative Religion Studies

Palm Bay Baptist Bible Institute, Palm Bay, FL
07.1996

Skills

  • Understanding Schematics
  • Power and Hand Tool Use
  • Diagnostics Certification
  • Codes Compliance
  • Mechanical Repair
  • Troubleshooting Strength
  • Repair Work Planning
  • Problem Detection and Resolution
  • Facilities Painting and Repair
  • Technical Documentation Interpretation
  • Supply and Parts Ordering
  • Task Concentration
  • Wiring Installation and Repair
  • Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
  • Electrical Component Replacement
  • Relationship Building
  • Clear Communication
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Hand and Power Tool Operation
  • Critical Thinking
  • Equipment Dismantling
  • Decision Making
  • Cost Documentation
  • Piping Systems Maintenance
  • Parts Lubrication
  • Licensed EPA 608 Type 1 and 2
  • Reporting and Documentation
  • Safety-Oriented Mindset
  • Equipment Repair
  • Mechanical Aptitude
  • Maintenance Scheduling
  • System Installations
  • Organizational Ability

Certification

  • EPA Type 1 and 2
  • Dell Master DCSE
  • CompTIA A+
  • CAMT Apartment Maint. Certificate IN PROGRESS
  • Certified Pool Operator (CPO) IN PROGRESS

Timeline

Maintenance Technician - Self-employed
09.2020 - Current
Maintenance Technician Level 2 - Hart Ranch RV Resort
04.2018 - 05.2021
Palm Bay Baptist Bible Institute - Master of Divinity, Comparative Religion Studies
Eric Schafnitz