GARY VARNER
Tallassee,AL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician II
Auburn University
06.2023 - Current
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Followed work orders for replacement, repair, or maintenance of items in student dorms. including, but not limited to electrical, plumbing and HVAC devices.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Performed walk throughs of dorms to make improvements of living quarters for students.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Trained new employees on proper use and care of tools, machinery, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to complete larger repair projects efficiently.
Owner of Total Lighting Solutions
08.2005 - Current
- Cover electrical aspects of home and commercial remodeling and improvement, with emphasis on LED retrofitting of existing fixtures and planning of landscape lighting. Replace water heaters, fix plumbing, change door handles and locks.
Electrical Dept Head, Certified Pool Operator and Pool Co-manager
Wynlakes Golf and Country Club
04.2017 - 06.2023
- General building maintenance. Special event prop builder. Duties include, but are not limited to, ALL phases of residential and commercial electrical applications..(i.e. fixtures, new and replacement wiring, bulbs, troubleshooting). Carpentry, painting, drywall repair, complex and simple plumbing. I also do side work for the club owners as well as club members.
- Due to the nature of working for people of High Means, I had to thoroughly inspect every inch of the mansions and clubhouse proper to make sure everything was perfect in both working order and aesthetics
- Won Employee of the Month January 2018, February 2019
- Served as a subject matter expert within the company on matters related to electrical systems, offering advice when needed.
- Established an effective preventive maintenance program that extended equipment lifetime while minimizing repair costs.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives within the department, fostering a culture of innovation among team members.
- Prioritized and managed multiple projects simultaneously in fast-paced technical environment .
- Led a successful company-wide energy conservation initiative, resulting in decreased energy consumption and lower utility costs.
- Managed budgeting for the electrical department, identifying cost-saving measures while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Oversaw vendor relationships, negotiating contracts and ensuring reliable delivery of materials and services.
- Streamlined project timelines by effectively managing team workflows, ensuring all deadlines were met.
- Managed PCB design, analog electronics, digital electronics, RF, and electronics manufacturing.
Sears Holding Company
02.2016 - 04.2017
- Mobile lawn and garden tech. Small engine repair, mower part replacement. Garage door and exercise equipment repair. Met customers’ needs according to corporate policy. Sold add on maintenance programs. Drove company van with stock and tools to various locations.
Milner Electric
08.2015 - 02.2016
- Cover all aspects of wiring from new construction rough in, to installation of devices (switches, outlets, etc..). hooking up main power trunk to panels. Also, troubleshoot existing fixtures and problem solve to customers satisfaction. Left on good terms to find better pay with benefits for family.
Jimmy Day Plumbing
12.2014 - 08.2015
- Contracted out to Whaley Construction for expansion of Lockheed Martin JASSM facility in Troy, AL. Ran air, gas and vacuum lines per blueprint specs. Obtained plumber’s apprentice card. Residential and commercial plumbing. When company workload got slow, owner advised me to look for another job,(with his gratitude and blessing) being low seniority, I’d be first to go.
Giles Enterprises
07.2013 - 12.2014
- Metal shop and secondary protocol expediter. Punch press operator, metal brake operator, forklift, other machinery and maintenance as needed. Left due to short hours
Property Maintenance Tech
Action Properties Management
09.2012 - 01.2013
- Carpentry (building ramps, decks, drywall repair), plumbing (installing sinks, tubs, running pipe for fixtures, repairing leaks, installation of water heaters and dish washers), electrical (new switches, outlets, cover plates, wiring, new fixtures), general repairs of apartments and rental homes owned by company, with constant communication with tenants to ascertain what was wrong with their units. Understood to be a temp job.
Maintenance technician
Advanced Retail Solutions
09.2011 - 06.2012
- Retail and commercial maintenance technician. Plumbing( installation of toilets, sinks, water heaters, new pipe, unstopping of clogs), Electrical( new wiring for installation of equipment, new fixtures, existing fixtures), carpentry for JC Penney, Murphy Oil, Family Dollar, as well as other retail establishments.
Metal shop/ Electrician/ maintenance
Southern Store Fixtures
06.2010 - 09.2011
- Sheared, fitted and bent metal for fabrication of cases to be installed in convenience stores and Markets. Later, wired them up in the assembly areas as well as in the field while troubleshooting. Left to move to Montgomery.
Site Foreman
Pell City Industrial Services
03.2005 - 06.2010
- I performed welding, machine demo and maintenance tasks. I took care of electrical issues, was crew leader of five to fifteen employees, depending on the job. Submitted job bids and had extensive company/customer relationships that built confidence in our work. Company went bankrupt.
Imerys Carbonates
07.1997 - 06.2005
- Operated all types heavy equipment, loaded and unloaded calcium carbonate to and from railcars and tractor trailers. Did shipping clerk duties. Operated Locomotive, switched rails. Drove tractor trailers, dump trucks, dozers, shovels Operated all types heavy equipment, loaded and unloaded calcium carbonate to and from railcars and tractor trailers
Carport Auto Parts
01.1988 - 01.1997
- Started out as a counter sales person. Rose in the company to Head counter sales, then to store Manager in Alexander City location. Sold car parts to customers, performed managerial duties. Handled customer complaints as well as gave technical advice over the phone and in person.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - HVAC/R
Ashworth College
Albany GaComputer Science/ Business Admin
Herzing College
Birmingham, ALSkills
- Problem-solving
- Preventive Maintenance
- Building maintenance
- Plumbing repairs
- Service-oriented mindset
- Mechanical repair
- Hand tools expertise
- Safety awareness
- Organized nature
- Maintenance scheduling
- Codes compliance
- Documentation
- Facility management
- Project management
- Reporting and documentation
- Safety-oriented mindset
- Willing to learn
- Excellent communication
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Critical thinking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Adaptability and flexibility
Timeline
Maintenance Technician II
Auburn University
06.2023 - Current
Electrical Dept Head, Certified Pool Operator and Pool Co-manager
Wynlakes Golf and Country Club
04.2017 - 06.2023
Sears Holding Company
02.2016 - 04.2017
Milner Electric
08.2015 - 02.2016
Jimmy Day Plumbing
12.2014 - 08.2015
Giles Enterprises
07.2013 - 12.2014
Property Maintenance Tech
Action Properties Management
09.2012 - 01.2013
Maintenance technician
Advanced Retail Solutions
09.2011 - 06.2012
Metal shop/ Electrician/ maintenance
Southern Store Fixtures
06.2010 - 09.2011
Owner of Total Lighting Solutions
08.2005 - Current
Site Foreman
Pell City Industrial Services
03.2005 - 06.2010
Imerys Carbonates
07.1997 - 06.2005
Carport Auto Parts
01.1988 - 01.1997
Computer Science/ Business Admin
Herzing College
Some College (No Degree) - HVAC/R
Ashworth College
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled at Ashworth College for HVAC/R certification. Have several years’ experience at the job, but getting the paperwork to go with it.
- (30 + yrs. electrical experience) Commercial, residential and industrial work. Low voltage (12- 15 volt)fixtures, landscape lighting. 110- 220 lighting, switches applications.
- (25+ yrs) Multicraft-technician (plumber, carpenter, drywall, electrical), small and large engines/motors (mechanical, electric and pneumatic and hydraulic machine repair), light welding skills
- Certified Pool Operator certification (current)
- (20+ yrs) Proficient in computer applications, customer service, management (5-15 employees)
- (30+ yrs)Heavy equipment operator,(dozers, loaders, Liebherr and Cat shovels, dump trucks, locomotives, tractor trailers)
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Quarry operator, locomotive engineer, railroad switchman and inspector, Rigger/hoist operator, machine shop setup and machine operations, all microsoft apps since windows 95, MSHA training over 10 years, OSHA certified, Pool Operation Certification