George M. Gillard
Philadelphia,Pa
Summary
To obtain a position utilizing my vast experience and industry knowledge. Organized Facilities Director 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
49
49
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Mmsgroup
03.2024 - Current
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve maintenance processes.
- Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
- Contributed to a safer work environment, promptly addressing any identified hazards or concerns.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Liaised with vendors to ensure timely delivery of essential parts and materials for repairs or replacements.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause machinery malfunctions.
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
- Utilized variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
- Diagnosed and repaired complex mechanical and electrical systems.
- Installed and maintained plumbing and HVAC systems.
- Rewired and replaced faulty electrical components in equipment.
- Detected and repaired machinery faults using electrical and manual testing methods.
- Removed trash and recyclables at end of each shift and disposed of items in proper receptacles.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and other equipment.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
- Ensured smoother operations, maintaining accurate records of all maintenance activities.
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and resolving technical issues on machinery.
- Supported inventory management efforts, tracking spare parts usage and reordering as necessary.
- Collaborated with team members to complete larger repair projects efficiently.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations and standards through meticulous record-keeping practices.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Assisted management in developing long-term plans for equipment upgrades and replacements.
- Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
- Enhanced safety measures by performing routine inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
- Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.
- Safely and effectively handled wide range of cleaning products and solutions.
Self Employed
Contractor Home Improvement
10.2013 - Current
- Company Overview: Self Employed
- Demo and Remolding
- Dry Wall
- Tiling
- Flooring
- Plumbing
- Painting
- Minor Electrical
- Self Employed
Maintenance Supervisor
U.S.Gov.
12.2014 - 04.2021
- Company Overview: Maintenance Supervisor
- Supervising maintenance Department
- Scheduling Preventive maintenance
- Scheduling and assigning Task
- Coordinating with Vendors
- Performing Maintenance Duties
- Training
- Maintenance Supervisor
Department Manager/Key Carrier
The Home Depot
05.1999 - 10.2013
- Planned and prepared work schedules, assigning employees to specific tasks
- Formulated pricing policies on merchandise according to requirements for profitability of store operations
- Trained and managed 25 to 99 employees in safety and shrink control and achieved significant improvements in their productivity
- Supervised employees engaged in sales work, taking of inventories, reconciling cash with receipts, keeping operating records and preparing daily record of transactions
- Ordered merchandise and prepared requisitions to replenish merchandise on hand
- Supervised 25 employees, scheduled work hours, resolved conflicts, determined salaries
GSGT
United States Marine Corps
12.1975 - 05.1999
- Oriented recruits in fundamentals of service life, discipline, physical fitness, pride and love of service and country
- Instructed recruits in nomenclature, disassembly, assembly and functioning of small arms weapons
- Instructed recruits in general orders for sentinels, interior guard duty, personal hygiene, first aid, military posture and care of clothing and equipment
- Lectured on military history, tradition, customs of the armed services, military courtesy and regulations
- Instructed personnel in conduct of hand-to-hand combat and bayonet drill
Education
Associate Degree - Biological Medicine
Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA01.1985
High School Diploma -
Roman Catholic High School
Philadelphia, PA01.1975
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Problem solving ability
- Building Maintenance
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Safety awareness
- Troubleshooting skills
- Hand and power tools
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Parts Replacement
- Equipment Installation
- Tool management
- Hand Tools Expertise
- Plumbing
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Power Tools Proficiency
- Drywall Repair
- Painting
- Plumbing Repairs
- Apartment Maintenance
- Groundskeeping
- Drywalling
- OSHA
- HVAC Systems
- Organizational ability
- Electrical Panels
- Door hardware
- Maintenance Scheduling
- Commercial construction experience
- Supply Management
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Mmsgroup
03.2024 - Current
Maintenance Supervisor
U.S.Gov.
12.2014 - 04.2021
Self Employed
Contractor Home Improvement
10.2013 - Current
Department Manager/Key Carrier
The Home Depot
05.1999 - 10.2013
GSGT
United States Marine Corps
12.1975 - 05.1999
High School Diploma -
Roman Catholic High School
Associate Degree - Biological Medicine
Jefferson University
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