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Gary Melkonian

Nampa,ID

Summary

Organized skilled maintenance professional with successful history of managing competing priorities and meeting challenging performance targets. Works well under pressure to complete physically-demanding work. Safety-oriented team player with strong attendance record.

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Technician

Nampa School District
07.2007 - Current
  • Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
  • Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
  • Cut, shaped and installed siding, roofing and framing to protect interior of properties from harsh weather conditions.
  • Measured, cut and installed drywall, paneling and other materials.
  • Repaired damaged doors, windows and other structures.
  • Assembled and installed furniture and cabinetry.
  • Reviewed job specifications to determine necessary tools and materials.
  • Diagnose problems and resolve issues with garage doors.
  • Troubleshoot alarms and door magnets.
  • Installed new door hardware such as locks, plates and closers
  • Calculated amounts of required materials and approximate time to complete painting project to estimate project costs.
  • Answered and responded to phone inquiries and radio communications relating to building security and emergency or crisis situations.

Painter

W.E.T. Paint And Then Self Employed
06.1978 - Current
  • Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
  • Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
  • Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms, and lobbies.
  • Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing, and priming.
  • Applied putty, wood filler, spackling, and caulks to prep uneven surfaces and fill in holes.
  • Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
  • Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods.
  • Calculated amount of paint and other materials needed for each job accurately.

Garage Door Technician

Clopay, Wayne Dalton, Northwest Garage Door
12.1998 - 07.2007
  • Built and installed custom wooden garage doors.
  • Installed custom windows in wood and metal doors.
  • Installed door openers and all other accessories.
  • Adjusted doors to open or close with correct amount of effort and made simple adjustments to electric openers.
  • Diagnosed problems and completed timely repairs.
  • Educated homeowners about proper care and maintenance of garage door systems.
  • Measured and estimated jobs in order to calculate fees.

Cabinet Maker

Belmont Cabinets
08.1996 - 12.1998
  • Installed hardware such as drawer pulls, hinges, and handles.
  • Read and interpreted design plans to understand project specifications.
  • Measured and cut materials to specified dimensions to achieve precise fit.
  • Constructed custom cabinets for residential and commercial spaces using varied hand and power tools.
  • Repaired cabinets and cabinet parts.

Pool Service Manager Technician

Peninsula Chemical Company
08.1984 - 08.1996
  • Troubleshoot motor, plumbing and leak problems.
  • Pool cover installation
  • Exercised strong knowledge of swimming pool motors, pumps and filtration systems to service and monitor pool and equipment.
  • Educated customers in proper pool operation and maintenance.
  • Obtained water readings and adjusted water chemistry to keep pool clean and sanitized.
  • Tested and balanced pool water to maintain safe and healthy swimming environment.
  • Adjusted filter to circulate and remove small debris and foreign matter suspended in pool.
  • Install, repair and maintain pool sweeps.

Woodworker

Peninsula Wood Products
06.1978 - 08.1984
  • Built bookcases, magazine stands and display units for commercial use.
  • Measured and cut materials in adherence to schematic drawings.
  • Completed general finish work and sanding.
  • Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of sanders, saws and routers.
  • Set up and safely operated woodworking equipment, routers, table saws and belt sanders.
  • Utilized diverse hand tools to fabricate and assemble store fixtures and cabinets.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hillsdale High School
San Mateo, CA
06.1981

Skills

  • Carpentry and cabinets
  • Garage Doors
  • Interior and exterior painting
  • Plumbing
  • Electrical
  • HVAC
  • Swimming pool pump repair
  • Troubleshoot alarms

Timeline

Maintenance Technician

Nampa School District
07.2007 - Current

Garage Door Technician

Clopay, Wayne Dalton, Northwest Garage Door
12.1998 - 07.2007

Cabinet Maker

Belmont Cabinets
08.1996 - 12.1998

Pool Service Manager Technician

Peninsula Chemical Company
08.1984 - 08.1996

Painter

W.E.T. Paint And Then Self Employed
06.1978 - Current

Woodworker

Peninsula Wood Products
06.1978 - 08.1984

High School Diploma -

Hillsdale High School

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