Gary Jackson
Saint Albans,WV
Summary
Resourceful General Maintenance Worker experienced in performing maintenance and repair tasks across various facilities. Achieved operational efficiency through problem-solving skills and specialized knowledge in plumbing, electrical, and carpentry work. Focused on maintaining safety standards while delivering high-quality results in a team-oriented environment.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
General Maintenance Worker
University Of Charleston
Charleston, WV
08.2018 - Current
- Performed routine maintenance on campus facilities and equipment.
- Conducted repairs on plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure safe working conditions.
- Responded promptly to maintenance requests from staff and students.
- Inspected buildings for safety hazards and reported issues immediately.
- Implemented preventive maintenance schedules to enhance facility functionality.
- Followed detailed instructions from supervisors regarding specific tasks.
- Operated hand tools and power tools to make minor maintenance repairs and maintain grounds and walks.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as painting, carpentry work, drywall repair and plumbing repairs.
- Assisted with installing and maintaining electrical and power systems during remodeling projects.
- Inspected buildings and equipment to identify necessary repairs or replacements.
- Completed documents and work requests according to company standards.
- Repaired and replaced broken windows, doors, locks, light fixtures and electrical wiring.
- Maintained records of preventive maintenance activities, parts used, labor hours and other data related to facility maintenance.
- Followed correct procedures for handling, transporting and disposing of new and recycled materials.
- Replaced wall sockets, ran lines and completed basic carpentry to finish installations.
- Troubleshot problems with mechanical systems quickly and accurately.
- Assessed system operations to identify potential areas requiring maintenance services.
- Removed construction debris from work sites to maintain safety and cleanliness. from construction sites.
- Drafted and completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklist for building equipment maintenance.
- Read blueprints and specifications to determine best methods to approach maintenance projects.
- Replaced worn or damaged components on machines using hand tools or powered tools.
- Monitored inventory levels of spare parts for machines and requested additional supplies when needed.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed while performing maintenance tasks.
- Performed continuous evaluations of building systems and oversaw preventive maintenance.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations such as flooding or fire alarms.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues according to industry standards.
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
- Leveraged equipment to complete tests, maintenance, repairs and overhauls.
- Performed tasks to maintain on-site physical security, safety and efficiency.
- Notified management about necessary repairs or professional service needs for building operating systems.
- Identified problems during daily work inspections and addressed concerns.
- Repaired equipment and machinery, performing maintenance according to updated industry standards.
- Collaborated with team members to assess equipment performance needs.
- Calculated required materials needed based on field measurements or work orders.
- Conducted inspections and preventive maintenance on HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.
- Inspected and replaced light fixtures and bulbs.
- Adjusted and repaired building systems to improve efficiency and reduce energy costs.
- Trained new maintenance staff on procedures and safety protocols.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues and provided effective solutions.
- Coordinated with management to prioritize maintenance tasks.
- Operated a variety of hand and power tools safely and efficiently.
- Maintained outdoor areas, including landscaping and parking lot repairs.
- Provided excellent customer service when addressing tenant maintenance concerns.
- Performed routine maintenance checks and repairs on building systems to ensure optimal operation.
- Updated maintenance records and logs to track repairs and costs.
- Managed inventory of maintenance supplies and equipment.
- Collaborated with contractors and vendors on large-scale repair projects.
- Maintained or repaired specialized equipment or machinery.
- Set up and operated machine tools to repair or fabricate jigs, fixtures or tools.
- Repaired machines, equipment or structures using tools or equipment.
- Implemented preventive maintenance practices and upheld equipment guidelines to avoid failures.
- Implemented troubleshooting techniques to resolve issue.
- Performed routine maintenance by inspecting drives, motors or belts.
- Estimated costs to repair machinery, equipment or building structures.
- Adjusted devices or control instruments using hand tools, levels or straightedges.
- Aligned and balanced new equipment after installation.
- Assembled, installed or repaired electrical or electronic components and pipe systems.
- Ordered parts, supplies or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
- 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.
Construction Worker
Alumni builders
Saint Albans, West Virginia
04.2008 - 08.2018
- Operated heavy machinery for excavation and site preparation tasks.
- Assisted in framing, roofing, and drywall installation on residential projects.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure job site safety and efficiency.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance during construction tasks.
- Followed blueprints and technical drawings to accurately complete construction work.
- Conducted quality checks on materials and workmanship throughout projects.
- Communicated effectively with subcontractors to coordinate project timelines and tasks.
- Assisted in training new workers on safety procedures and construction techniques.
- Operated power tools including saws, drills, and sanders for project tasks.
- Cleaned job sites daily removing debris, dirt and hazardous materials safely.
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
- Performed various carpentry tasks such as constructing walls, installing doors, windows and siding.
- Mixed concrete, mortar and other materials to prepare building material.
- Coordinated with other workers onsite to ensure efficient completion of tasks.
- Provided assistance to supervisors when needed completing additional duties as assigned.
- Measured distances accurately using tape measures or laser measuring devices.
- Inspected work areas for safety issues before beginning any task.
- Repaired damaged structures with appropriate materials including wood and metal components.
- Transported materials from one site location to another using trucks or trailers.
- Assisted in the preparation of construction sites by clearing debris, leveling ground and erecting scaffolding.
- Sustained safety protocols to maintain secure, proper handling of equipment and materials.
- Completed carpentry work and installed crown molding and wood flooring to meet customer preferences.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on all tools used during construction process ensuring that they were properly functioning at all times.
- Assisted electrical, plumbing and carpentry teams by completing basic and semi-skilled work.
- Built temporary supports during construction processes such as shoring up beams or columns until they are set in place permanently.
- Used laser measuring tools to calculate lengths, widths, and heights.
- Operated a variety of tools to excavate, move and grade earth for foundations, trenches and roads.
- Notified supervisors of faulty operations and defective materials to improve production.
- Installed formwork for concrete structures according to specifications.
- Followed blueprints or engineering plans to determine the best methods of assembling structures.
- Maintained baseline safety knowledge to improve deficient areas and meet code.
- Assembled structural components, replacing parts to meet regulatory code standards.
- Lifted heavy objects into place with cranes or hoists.
- Addressed and resolved on-site problems to keep teams on-task and avoid development of larger concerns.
- Monitored progress of construction activities making sure deadlines were met.
- Ensured compliance with local codes regarding building regulations.
- Logged inventory to track supply counts, organize equipment, and gather important materials.
- Utilized two-way radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators.
- Maintained accurate records documenting project progress throughout duration of each job.
- Acted as subject matter expert to provide industry insight and assist coworkers.
- Performed lock-out-tag-out procedures on equipment prior to service work to promote workplace safety.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
- Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
- Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
- Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
- Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
- Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.
- Worked productively as lead or helping team member to drive customer satisfaction.
- Demonstrated best safety practices working at heights and lifting various objects.
- Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
- Measured, marked or recorded openings or distances to construction layout areas.
- Inspected sites before and after construction projects.
- Lubricated, cleaned or repaired machinery or equipment.
- Installed sewer, water or storm drain pipes using pipe-laying machinery or laser guidance equipment.
- Performed site activities required of green-certified construction practices.
- Tended pumps, compressors or generators to provide power or heat or move materials.
- Coordinated phases of construction projects from inception to completion.
- Positioned, aligned or sealed concrete wall sections or pipes.
- Signaled equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement or adjustment of machinery.
Education
Completed Courses - Supervisor's Toolkit/ Leadership Academy.
Appa Training
09.2023 - 07.2025
Universal Licenses - HVAC
Ben Franklin
Saint Albans, WV 07.2011 - 07.2012
St.albans High School
Saint Albans, WVSkills
- Preventive maintenance
- Maintenance and repair
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Plumbing repairs
- General Plumbing
- Emergency repairs
- HVAC system upkeep
- Fixture replacement
- Equipment installation
- Drywall repair
- Window repair
- Masonry work
- Appliance installation
- Painting expertise
- Tile installation
- Tile setting
- Flooring installation
- Flooring repairs
- Wiring and fixture repair
- Lighting fixture maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Scheduled maintenance
- Project coordination
- Team leadership
- Safety compliance
- OSHA compliance
- Safety procedures
- Blueprint interpretation
- Power tool proficiency
- Vehicle maintenance
- Materials transport
- Inventory management
- Equipment storage
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Special event setup
- Task prioritization
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Reliable and punctual
- Basic mathematics
- Heavy lifting
- Hazardous materials handling
- Valid Driver's license
- Insulation installation
- Repairing wall surfaces
- Valid Driver's license
- Maintaining components
- Supply ordering
- Insulation installation
- Verbal and written communication
- Plumbing repair
- Wiring and fixture repair
- Hazardous materials handling
- Construction maintenance
Timeline
Completed Courses - Supervisor's Toolkit/ Leadership Academy.
Appa Training
09.2023 - 07.2025
General Maintenance Worker
University Of Charleston
08.2018 - Current
Universal Licenses - HVAC
Ben Franklin
07.2011 - 07.2012
Construction Worker
Alumni builders
04.2008 - 08.2018
St.albans High School