Ernest Curry
Jackson,TN
Summary
Results-driven Head of Maintenance with proven expertise in preventive maintenance, team management, and safety protocols. Skilled in contractor coordination and effective training, driving optimal facility readiness and performance. Successful maintenance coordinator with several years of experience in maintaining facilities through manual dexterity. Deadline-driven in quickly responding to emergency maintenance requests and managing the priority level of day-to-day tasks. Focused on maintaining essential information about repairs when documenting work orders.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Maintenance
Royal Arms Apartment Homes
Jackson, TN
08.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily maintenance operations to ensure facility readiness.
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance schedules for equipment.
- Trained staff on safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Coordinated repairs with external contractors for specialized tasks.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify maintenance needs and issues.
- Managed a team of maintenance technicians and ensured their work was completed in accordance with department standards.
- Developed and maintained preventive maintenance programs to ensure optimal equipment operation.
- Scheduled routine service visits by external contractors for specialized services such as HVAC repairs.
- Ordered spare parts and materials required for carrying out maintenance tasks.
- Advised staff on best methods for utilizing existing resources efficiently while minimizing downtime due to repairs or replacements.
- Assessed daily workloads, scheduled, and planned daily assignments and oversaw numerous projects.
- Sanitized and cleaned sinks, mirrors, toilets and showers.
- Swept and damp-mopped private stairways and hallways.
- Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
- Polished furniture and room accessories to keep all areas bright and fresh.
- Explained goals and expectations required of trainees.
self employeed
Self-employeed
Jackson, TN
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
CDL Truck Driver and Maintenance
Sonoco
Jackson, Tennessee
04.2024 - 05.2025
- Operated commercial vehicles safely across diverse routes.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle inspections.
- Loaded and unloaded freight efficiently at designated locations.
- Managed paperwork related to deliveries and vehicle maintenance records.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Kept accurate logs of all deliveries and trips.
CDL Truck Driver
Class A Driving Academy
Memphis, Tennessee
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Operated commercial trucks safely across various routes and conditions.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance records.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch regarding route changes and delays.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient loading and unloading processes.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
Head of Maintenance
Castaberry Company
Jackson, Tennessee
01.2022 - 11.2023
- Supervised daily maintenance operations to ensure facility readiness.
- Trained staff on safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Coordinated repairs with external contractors for specialized tasks.
- Monitored inventory levels of maintenance supplies and tools.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify maintenance needs and issues.
- Collaborated with management to prioritize urgent maintenance requests.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify potential safety hazards and took necessary steps to eliminate them.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jackson Central Merry High School
Jackson, TN05-2008
CDL - CDL Truck Driving
Class A Driving Academy
Memphis, TNSkills
- Preventive maintenance
- Equipment inspection
- Safety protocols
- Team management
- Contractor coordination
- Inventory management
- Time management
- Plumbing repairs
- Landscaping management
- Flooring installation
- Maintenance planning
- Groundskeeping
- Hand and power tools
- Facility maintenance
- Self motivation
- Staff management
- Painting work
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
Timeline
Head of Maintenance
Royal Arms Apartment Homes
08.2025 - Current
self employeed
Self-employeed
05.2025 - 08.2025
CDL Truck Driver and Maintenance
Sonoco
04.2024 - 05.2025
CDL Truck Driver
Class A Driving Academy
11.2023 - 01.2024
Head of Maintenance
Castaberry Company
01.2022 - 11.2023
High School Diploma -
Jackson Central Merry High School
CDL - CDL Truck Driving
Class A Driving Academy