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Gary File

St. Charles

Summary

Dedicated Lead Technician with proven skills in diagnostic testing, mechanical troubleshooting, and system maintenance. Committed to enhancing team performance through training and mentoring while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Technician

Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
St Louis, MO
01.2025 - Current
  • Trained and mentored junior technicians, enhancing team performance and knowledge retention.
  • Coordinated equipment maintenance scheduling along with troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment
  • Repaired, upgraded and inspected electronic, electrical and mechanical systems.
  • Conducted quality inspections of completed work, ensuring compliance with established standards and specifications.

Service Technician I, II, and III

Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
St Louis, MO
01.2014 - 12.2024
  • Diagnosed and repaired laboratory equipment and growth chambers to ensure optimal functionality.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on building infrastructure to enhancing building equipment's reliability and lifespan.
  • Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot technical issues effectively.
  • Learning key building system including electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling, and automation building systems

Utility Worker

Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
St Louis, MO
01.2010 - 12.2013
  • Completing event setups
  • Cleaning and maintaining feature lake
  • Moving and building out office furniture

Greenhouse Assistant

Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
St Louis, MO
11.2006 - 12.2009
  • Assisted in daily plant care and maintenance tasks, ensuring optimal growth conditions.
  • Supported planting, transplanting, and potting activities to facilitate research projects.
  • Learning water piping systems, electrical greenhouse control, and mechanical shade curtains and ridge vents

Laborer

Cedar Fork Construction
Columbia, MO
2004 - 2006
  • Repaired and maintained rental apartments
  • Assisted in building apartments and duplexes
  • Assisted in concrete pouring, installing shelving and cabinets, laying tile, and trim work

Education

Two-Year Certificate - Industrial Technology

Ranken Technical College
St. Louis, MO
12-2012

Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Economics

University of Missouri
Columbia, MO
12-2003

One-Year Certificate - Electrical Maintenance

Ranken Technical College
St. Louis, MO
12-2011

Skills

  • Diagnostic testing
  • Testing and repair
  • System maintenance
  • Blueprint reading
  • Mechanical troubleshooting
  • Electrical systems

Timeline

Lead Technician

Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
01.2025 - Current

Service Technician I, II, and III

Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
01.2014 - 12.2024

Utility Worker

Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
01.2010 - 12.2013

Greenhouse Assistant

Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
11.2006 - 12.2009

Laborer

Cedar Fork Construction
2004 - 2006

Two-Year Certificate - Industrial Technology

Ranken Technical College

Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Economics

University of Missouri

One-Year Certificate - Electrical Maintenance

Ranken Technical College