Gary Smith
Savage,MN
Summary
Dedicated professional oversees necessary installations, repairs and maintenance for physical infrastructure and equipment. Proactively maintains compliance with regulatory and organizational guidelines, working with professional to assess critical safety threshold levels and lead preventive maintenance. Hands-on oversight for completing pivotal construction tasks. Detailed management of electrical and mechanical systems and equipment to address mandates. Safety-oriented maintenance worker offering several years of troubleshooting and repair expertise. Dedicated and reliable with skills in problem solving, general plumbing and electrical work. Team-oriented with commitment to completing tasks on-time and under budget. Reliable professional offering several years of experience in related roles. Hardworking and dedicated with unyielding work ethic. Commended for promoting workplace safety and implementing improved safety training protocols. Result-oriented Maintenance Director effective at developing, coordinating and leading facilities maintenance activities. Decisive leader proficient in managing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance for facilities. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals. Results-oriented individual with a passion for continuous learning and innovation. Known for leveraging analytical thinking and creativity to solve problems and deliver high-impact solutions in fast-paced environments.
Overview
49
49
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Building Engineer
Prior Lake Savage Area Schools
Prior Lake , MN
2024.04 - 2024.06
- Provided customer service by answering questions about product location, price and availability.
- Removed outdated products from shelves in accordance with company policy.
- Arranged merchandise in an attractive manner to promote sales.
- Coordinated scheduling of preventive maintenance programs according to manufacturer's recommendations.
- Performed preventative maintenance on all equipment, ensuring optimal operation.
- Maintained building systems including HVAC, plumbing and electrical components.
- Repaired drywall, furniture, doors, windows, and locksets as required by tenants or management staff.
- Conducted regular inspections of all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
- Tracked inventory levels of parts used in repair and maintenance projects in order to maintain adequate stock.
- Installed new fixtures and equipment as needed throughout the facility.
- Scheduled and supervised contractors for various repairs and renovations.
- Provided technical support for troubleshooting problems related to building systems.
- Inspected buildings to identify safety hazards and potential areas of improvement.
- Implemented quality control measures designed to minimize risk associated with operations.
- Updated records related to maintenance activities and inventory levels.
- Monitored energy usage and developed strategies to reduce costs associated with utility bills.
- Operated snow removal equipment during winter months to ensure safe access to property grounds.
- Coordinated building repair and construction projects, maintaining security and emergency response to provide preventive and corrective maintenance.
- Assessed HVAC, electrical units and mechanical equipment to maintain functionality.
- Operated facility cooling and electrical systems to support data center operations.
- Led resolution of physical site issues, environmental damage and hazardous spills.
- Collaborated with professionals to assist server installation, removal, and other maintenance duties.
- Monitored contractor performance, working with vendors to meet regulatory and organizational physical specifications.
- Implemented troubleshooting techniques to resolve issue.
- Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
- Implemented preventive maintenance practices and upheld equipment guidelines to avoid failures.
- Dismantled machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts.
- Recorded type and cost of maintenance or repair work.
- Diagnosed and corrected mechanical problems using blueprints, repair manuals or parts catalogs.
- Cleaned or lubricated shafts, bearings or other parts of machinery.
- Aligned and balanced new equipment after installation.
- Inspected, operated or tested machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
- Repaired machines, equipment or structures using tools or equipment.
- Designed equipment to aid repair or maintenance of machines, mechanical equipment or building structures.
- Installed equipment to improve energy or operational efficiency of residential or commercial buildings.
- Assembled, installed or repaired electrical or electronic components and pipe systems.
- Set up and operated machine tools to repair or fabricate jigs, fixtures or tools.
- Maintained or repaired specialized equipment or machinery.
- Adjusted devices or control instruments using hand tools, levels or straightedges.
Route Driver
Jimmy Jingle Then Midwest Vending
Burnsville , MN
1987.10 - 2008.07
- Maintained professional appearance and attitude at all times while representing the company.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues before each trip.
- Replenished stock levels in delivery truck between runs.
- Loaded trucks with necessary packages prior to departure.
- Ensured all deliveries were properly documented and signed for.
- Followed DOT regulations when driving commercial motor vehicles.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing any issues or concerns promptly.
- Communicated regularly with warehouse personnel regarding inventory levels.
- Collected payments from customers when applicable.
- Performed pre-trip inspections on assigned vehicle according to company policy.
- Maintained detailed logs of daily route activities, including stops, pickups, and drop-offs.
- Delivered goods to customers in a timely and accurate manner.
- Stayed up-to-date with routes, traffic patterns, hazardous conditions.
- Drove truckloads to customer sites daily and completed proper paperwork.
- Loaded and unloaded delivery vehicles with products to ensure accurate order fulfillment.
- Delivered products to various locations on specific routes, following strict schedules.
- Reviewed routes and expected delivery time frames to determine proper order of deliveries and anticipate potential delays.
- Managed inventory on vehicle, ensuring all items are accounted for and secure during transit.
- Reported any vehicle maintenance issues immediately to management to prevent delays.
- Followed all traffic laws and regulations to ensure safe and efficient delivery operations.
- Maintained a clean and organized vehicle to uphold company image and ensure product integrity.
- Removed money, cleaned components and performed other scheduled vending machine services.
- Maintained positive attitude and diplomacy when dealing with customers and other team members.
Cashier/Stocking Clerk
Bucks Liquor
Bloomington , MN
1982.06 - 1984.09
- Conducted price checks for special orders or discounts as requested by customers.
- Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations within the store environment.
- Processed returns and exchanges of merchandise in accordance with store policies.
- Assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, product information and order placement.
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Followed company security procedures for handling large sums of money.
- Organized promotional displays or arrange merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally in accordance with company policy.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Directed trash removal and sanitation procedures to keep aisles and register area organized.
- Discounted purchases by scanning and redeeming coupons.
- Answered customer questions and provided store information.
- Scanned merchandise using point-of-sale system for accurate purchase totals.
- Verified customer age requirement for alcohol or tobacco purchases.
- Counted money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure amounts were correct.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
- Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times.
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
- Processed credit card, cash, and check payments, ensuring all transactions were accurate.
- Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find store items.
- Counted and balanced cashier drawers.
- Maintained work area and kept cash drawer organized.
- Built and maintained productive relationships with employees.
- Answered phone calls to assist customers with questions and orders.
- Inspected stock for damage or defects and reported issues to management.
- Packed boxes for shipment using appropriate packing materials.
- Sorted returned merchandise for restocking or disposal.
- Arranged merchandise in an attractive manner to promote sales.
- Monitored expiration dates of perishable items to ensure freshness.
- Maintained a neat, clean and orderly warehouse environment at all times.
- Maintained neat, safe and orderly workspace to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Updated products with new pricing or temporary promotion signs to increase sales.
- Lifted materials of varied weights on regular basis.
- Stocked shelves with new merchandise and checked for outdated or damaged items.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
Warehouse Worker
Holiday Warehouse
Bloomington , MN
1982.02 - 1983.09
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with hand-trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Provided assistance in loading and unloading containers from ships and trains.
- Transported goods to designated areas within the warehouse facility.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Collaborated closely with other departments on special projects as needed.
- Packaged items carefully using protective materials like bubble wrap or foam sheets.
- Maintained accurate inventory records using computerized tracking systems.
- Verified accuracy of incoming shipments against purchase orders.
- Maintained stock levels in accordance with company policies.
- Assembled orders according to customer requests.
- Maintained a clean work area by sweeping, mopping, dusting shelves.
- Processed returns of defective merchandise as required.
- Followed established guidelines for picking orders accurately.
- Performed cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory records.
- Organized warehouse space for efficient storage of products.
- Inspected damaged goods prior to disposal or return to vendor.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Staged and sorted multiple types of products for loading.
- Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
- Moved large and bulky items manually or with pallet jacks or forklifts.
- Preserved safe work environment by maintaining clean workstations and pallet area.
- Prepared and completed warehouse orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.
- Placed bracing, straps and other protective devices onto items in transit to prevent damage.
- Coordinated cargo unloading with other workers to achieve efficient and safe transportation.
- Operated large vehicles, forklifts and pallet jacks to transport multiple freight loads.
- Cleaned empty storage areas to achieve proper sanitation regulations and make area fit for future use.
- Counted number of boxes or units in loading docks to confirm proper completion of work orders.
- Tagged and wrote identifying information on containers, boxes and cargo.
- Protected items by wrapping in cling film, padded moving blankets and tape.
- Secured items in truck by strapping over protective padding.
- Carried necessary tools and supplies to transportation vehicles and returned to proper storage areas after use.
- Collaborated with other movers when loading large equipment to prevent potential accidents.
- Kept up to date on safety procedures and correct lifting techniques to prevent injuries.
- Packed boxes and stock using organizational guidelines.
- Placed bins, carts and containers in convenient locations to assist with loading efficiency.
- Reviewed work orders before starting work to determine necessary materials and meet deadlines.
Factory Worker
JL Industries
Bloomington , MN
1975.07 - 1977.07
- Stacked boxes onto pallets for storage or shipment in an orderly manner.
- Operated machinery to produce parts and products according to specifications.
- Assembled components using automated equipment as well as manual labor.
- Trained new employees on proper operation of machinery and safety protocols.
- Organized raw materials for efficient use during production process.
- Identified problems related to assembly line operations and took corrective action.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to all safety regulations and procedures.
- Assisted in the assembly of components into finished products.
- Cleaned work areas and machines to maintain a safe and organized environment.
- Reported defective items to supervisors for further inspection or repair.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper operation of machinery and safety protocols.
- Inspected finished goods for conformance with established standards.
- Performed quality control checks on all products prior to packaging.
- Loaded and unloaded product from trucks, trailers, or other containers.
- Maintained inventory of materials and supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures at all times.
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding tasks and progress.
- Followed safety protocols while operating equipment and handling materials.
- Monitored production processes, troubleshooting any issues that arose.
- Utilized hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches.
- Moved items between machines, conveyors and transport equipment to meet production needs.
- Loaded and unloaded items from machines and conveyors.
- Examined final products for conformance with quality and design standards.
- Attended regular training sessions to increase machine operating skills.
- Sorted and packaged products to prepare for processing or shipment.
- Maintained neat, organized and clean work areas to avoid safety concerns or production delays.
- Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
- Prepared for work to be completed by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications and part lists.
- Produced quality products by palletizing, packaging and assembling finished items.
- Separated products according to weight, grade and size of material to produce final product.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
- Hand-assembled needed parts with bolts and screws.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Calibrated machines to adhere to quality standards and maintain required productivity levels.
- Followed daily preventive maintenance schedule for cleaning and lubricating machinery.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lincoln High School
Bloomington, MN1977-09
Skills
- Emergency Response
- System Repair
- Site Inspections
- Specification Writing
Certification
- Boilers License
- Pool License
- Forklift Certification
Timeline
Building Engineer
Prior Lake Savage Area Schools
2024.04 - 2024.06
Route Driver
Jimmy Jingle Then Midwest Vending
1987.10 - 2008.07
Cashier/Stocking Clerk
Bucks Liquor
1982.06 - 1984.09
Warehouse Worker
Holiday Warehouse
1982.02 - 1983.09
Factory Worker
JL Industries
1975.07 - 1977.07
High School Diploma -
Lincoln High School
- Boilers License
- Pool License
- Forklift Certification
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