Garry Belotindos

Architect of the Capitol – Washington, DC
08/2015 – Present
Hours per week: 40+

Provide advanced electronics and mechanical diagnostics, repair, and maintenance of heavy equipment and fleet vehicles supporting Capitol Grounds and Arboretum operations.

Major Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain a wide variety of heavy equipment and fleet vehicles used for government operations.
• Troubleshoot diesel engines, gasoline engines, natural gas engines, hybrid system, electric vehicle, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, emissions systems, and drivetrain components using diagnostic tools and live data analysis.
• Perform repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment including:

• Snow spreaders
• Snow plows
• Snow blowers
• Loaders
• Backhoes
• Dump trucks
• Hook-and-lift trucks
• Boom trucks
• Sewer vacuum trucks
• Leaf vacuum equipment
• Mulch blowers
• Tractors

• Serve as a lead mechanic, assigning work tasks and providing technical direction to mechanics and technicians in the shop.
• Train and mentor newly hired mechanics on equipment diagnostics, repair procedures, and safety practices.
• Assist supervisors in coordinating daily shop operations and prioritizing fleet maintenance and repair schedules.
• Perform advanced repairs on diesel engines, fuel systems, hydraulic components, braking systems, suspension, and emissions control systems.
• Assist in maintaining operational readiness of equipment used for snow removal and deicing operations during government closures and emergency weather events.
• Support fleet safety inspection programs to ensure vehicles and equipment meet safety and operational standards.
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to obtain quotes and order parts, tools, and equipment for repair operations.
• Assist with inventory management and shop supply procurement.
• Perform fabrication and equipment modifications using welding, cutting, and metal fabrication tools.
• Support facility operations including road and parking lot striping, signage repair, and fleet support services.
• Assist with fuel delivery operations and fuel island management for fleet vehicles and equipment.
• Provide equipment and operational support for major government and congressional events including Memorial Day, Independence Day (4th of July), Labor Day, and other special events.
• Ensure compliance with AOC safety policies, OSHA regulations, and required personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Performed maintenance and repair troubleshooting turbo diesel, gasoline, natural gas engines, hybrids, drivetrain, replacing automatic transmission, repair and replace suspension parts, gearbox, sway bars linkages air suspension, shocks, tire installation wheel balancing and wheel alignment, replace disc drum brakes, air brakes, abs system performed trouble shooting electrical, advance electronic system, heating and air-conditioning system, ada wheelchair lift system, handrails, bus seats, platform

• Performed troubleshooting and maintenance Engine performance, overhaul gasoline, diesel engines, hybrids, advance electronic, engine module powertrain module, body module, ecu reprogram, Supplemental Restraint System airbags, lightings system electrical, heating and air conditioning unit, ac compressor, evaporator, condenser, high pressure switch, orifice tube, thermostatic expansion valve, overhaul manual transmission and automatic transmission, clutches, torque converter, repair and replace suspension, linkage, struts, shock absorbers sway bars, bushings, rock and pinion, tire installation wheel balancing and wheel alignment, repair disc brakes drum brakes hydraulic brake lines, boosters, hydraulic lines, master cylinders, parking brake adjustments, and abs system