JACK GRICK
Kingsley,PA
Overview
50
50
years of professional experience
Work History
HANDYMAN
Self Employed Services
KINGSLEY, PA
02.2017 - 12.2024
- Painted walls and ceilings to refresh the look of a room or area.
- Cleaned gutters to ensure proper drainage.
- Replaced broken light switches and outlets.
- Assembled flat-pack furniture according to instructions.
- Repainted walls, removing old paint or wallpaper and preparing surfaces for new applications.
- Assembled furniture according to instructions provided by customers.
- Repaired outlets, circuit breakers and lights to restore electrical systems to functionality.
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on buildings and equipment using plumbing and electrical skills to keep properties clean and safe.
- Assessed customer needs and provided appropriate solutions.
- Sealed cracks in driveways with asphalt sealant.
- Maintained equipment, materials and tool inventory to meet repair or maintenance needs with minimal delay.
- Repaired drywall holes using spackle or joint compound.
- Installed ceiling fans and lighting fixtures.
- Adjusted devices or control instruments using hand tools, levels or straightedges.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Assisted with installing and maintaining electrical and power systems during remodeling projects.
- Estimated costs to repair machinery, equipment or building structures.
- Reconditioned and renovated damaged furniture and ordered new pieces if needed.
- Set up scaffolding around buildings for painting projects.
- Repaired machines, equipment or structures using tools or equipment.
- Fixed and managed electrical and plumbing problems.
- Used professional grade tools and equipment to perform wide range of handyman services.
- Replaced faulty door handles, hinges and locks.
- Repaired plumbing problems such as leaking pipes, clogged drains and malfunctioning toilets.
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
- Replaced wall sockets, ran lines and completed basic carpentry to finish installations.
- Measured spaces for new tile flooring installation.
- Prioritized handyman jobs by identifying urgent and important projects with concern for customer safety and security.
- Responded quickly to service calls, including replacing filters, smoke alarms and locks to ensure safety and well being of tenants.
- Ordered parts, supplies or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
- Planned and laid out repair work using diagrams, drawings or schematic diagrams.
- Tuned up lawnmowers by changing oil filters, spark plugs.
- Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
- Installed window treatments, doors, locksets, shelves and other fixtures.
- 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.
- Replaced burned-out light bulbs and performed basic electrical repairs.
- Caulked windowsills, bathtubs, showers and countertops to prevent water damage.
- Implemented troubleshooting techniques to resolve issue.
- Inspected, operated or tested machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
- Built reputation for excellent handyman services by taking pride in craftsmanship and attention to detail.
- Kept interior and exterior of buildings clean, safe and welcoming.
- Constructed outdoor decks using treated lumber.
- Pulled damaged and old carpet and wood flooring to eliminate issues such as mold and remove outdated styles.
- Used rulers and micrometers to inspect parts and determine dimension requirements.
- Provided landscaping services including mowing lawns, trimming hedges and planting flowers.
- Diagnosed and corrected mechanical problems using blueprints, repair manuals or parts catalogs.
- Provided prospective customers with professional quotes detailing materials, labor and customization expenses for handyman jobs.
- Inspected roofs for damage due to weather or age related wear-and-tear.
- Collaborated with facility managers to coordinate larger repairs.
- Installed kitchen appliances such as refrigerators and dishwashers.
- Performed basic carpentry work such as building, assembling, repairing furniture and cabinets.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Managed household errands and other essential duties.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
SUPPLY SPECIALIST
DEPT OF DEFENSE
MECHANICSBURG, PA
03.2007 - 04.2016
- Created purchase orders based on approved requisitions from internal departments.
- Traced missing material and shipments through vendor and customer communications.
- Reduced product variability through careful oversight of inventory demand.
- Corresponded with establishment representatives to rectify damages, shortages or nonconformance to specifications.
- Liaised with warehouse staff to ensure proper storage of incoming materials.
- Investigated discrepancies between physical count results and system-generated reports.
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials.
- Streamlined and monitored HAZMAT program by monitoring inventory and ordering supplies.
- Conducted periodic cycle counts for accuracy purposes.
- Verified adherence to performance requirements through audit tracking.
- Participated in meetings with department heads regarding supply needs assessment.
- Examined shipment contents and compare with manifests, invoices or orders to verify accuracy.
- Mentored and developed supply team members to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Generated recommendations to enhance transportation system operations.
- Rolled out work procedures to align with and ISO standards.
- Determined shipping methods, routes or rates for materials to be shipped.
- Provided training and guidance to junior team members on best practices related to supply management processes.
- Provided onboarding and guidance for new personnel in areas such as government accounting, acquisition and lifecycle management.
- Delivered or routed materials to departments using handtruck, conveyor or sorting bins.
- Inspected and recorded incoming and outgoing orders for count, damage and dates.
- Reviewed and edited supply procedures, driving successful resolutions to complex issues.
- Used vendor knowledge to determine shipping procedures, routes and rates.
- Organized, analyzed and tracked supply data in order to identify trends, potential problems and solutions.
- Maintained records to account for significant amounts in assets.
- Performed regular stock checks to detect any discrepancies or irregularities in inventory levels.
- Delivered top-quality technical support services to both military and civilian clients.
- Monitored operations to ensure compliance with and regulations and policies.
- Packed, sealed or affixed postage to prepare materials for shipping.
- Computed shipping, storage or demurrage charges using computer or price list.
- Managed vendor relationships by ensuring timely payment of invoices and resolving any issues that arise during the ordering process.
- Troubleshot issues related to shipping and receiving in compliance with corporate procedures.
- Compared and verified identifying information of outgoing shipments.
- Unpacked and examined incoming shipments to confirm consistency with records and routed materials to appropriate department.
- Reviewed and updated inventory reorder points accordingly.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
WG4
DEPT OF DEFENSE
ALBANY, GA
06.2005 - 03.2007
- Operated forklift and pallet jack to transport heavy loads.
- Received and counted stock items, recording data manually or on computer for inventory purposes.
- Audited pick lists against actual orders picked from shelves confirming accuracy of selection process.
- Operated powered industrial equipment such as forklifts, reach trucks, and turret trucks to transfer merchandise between storage areas.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
- Compared merchandise invoices to items actually received.
- Printed accurate labels and applied to boxes, crates and containers prior to shipment.
- Stamped price tags on merchandise, referring to official price lists.
- Used RF scanner to pick items from bins and complete orders.
- Followed established guidelines when selecting merchandise from stock racks or bins in accordance with customer requirements.
- Stocked shelves, racks, and bins with new or transferred merchandise.
- Marked and labeled containers with accurate shipping information to prevent delays.
- Identified damaged or defective items and ensured they were removed from inventory.
- Mentored newly hired employees on warehouse safety procedures and demonstrated proper operation of tools to avoid mishaps.
- Limited damage to products and orders by using care when choosing items.
- Inspected incoming shipments for quality control purposes prior to accepting delivery into the warehouse facility.
- Weighed and measured products and materials to meet regulatory requirements.
- Picked up heavy objects using proper lifting techniques to avoid personal injuries.
- Inspected merchandise for wear or defects, disposing of damaged items as instructed by supervisors.
- Followed safety procedures while operating all required machinery according to company standards.
- Reported any shortages or overages to supervisor immediately; took corrective action when necessary.
- Confirmed items picked for orders by keying codes into system.
- Read orders to verify attributes and quantities of merchandise.
- Packaged fragile items with protective padding to prevent damages during shipments.
- Completed shipping paperwork, attached appropriate labels and scanned barcodes for tracking.
- Prepared products for packaging and shipping according to company specifications.
- Packed products into designated boxes, taking care to protect items from damage or shifting during transport.
- Selected products and items from shelves and pallets for customer orders.
- Operated hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts to move materials.
- Promoted workplace safety and smooth production by keeping workspaces clean, organized, and free of hazards.
- Utilized RF technology to scan barcodes of merchandise being loaded onto trailers for shipping.
- Recommended disposal of obsolete stocks to write off unsellable items from inventory.
- Fulfilled orders quickly to accomplish challenging daily objectives.
- Processed requests for outbound shipments including packing materials into boxes correctly.
- Placed products on conveyors for final wrapping and shipment.
- Inspected outgoing shipments to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Set up advertising signs on shelves and counters to attract customers and promote sales.
- Worked additional hours and shifts to meet tight deadlines during peak periods.
- Assembled cartons, crates, and containers to prepare for shipping.
- Attended company safety meetings to maintain knowledge of new and important information.
- Cleaned and organized aisles, work stations, and floors to promote operational productivity.
- Operated warehouse equipment with caution and according to manufacturer instructions to reduce risk of accidents and malfunctions.
- Maintained records of daily order selections, returns and discrepancies reported on pick tickets.
- Picked products from designated locations using various tools and transferred to appropriate areas for further processing.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise to ensure availability of products for customers.
- Labeled boxes and placed in outbound collection areas.
- Provided assistance to customers when needed; answered questions about product availability and location within the warehouse.
- Verified accuracy of orders, ensuring that all items were properly selected and counted.
- Trained new employees regarding warehouse procedures and standards.
- Loaded, unloaded and moved products using various material handling equipment such as pallet jacks and hand-trucks.
- Reviewed packing slips and other documentation to properly box requested items for shipment.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
TECH 4 LEAD TECH
P&G PAPER PRODUCTS
MEHOOPANY, PA
06.1975 - 07.1998
- Modified existing software to correct errors, adapt to newly implemented hardware or upgrade interfaces.
- Defined and enforced security best practices to protect against vulnerabilities and ensure data integrity.
- Managed the full life cycle of software development projects.
- Facilitated knowledge sharing sessions to keep the team updated on new technologies and industry trends.
- Provided technical support for end users when required.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements to decrease in support calls.
- Conferred with project managers and other stakeholders to fully understand software design specifications and plan optimal development approaches.
- Recommended improvements to facilitate team and project workflow.
- Mentored junior developers, providing guidance on technical challenges and career development.
- Monitored system performance metrics to proactively identify potential problems.
- Coordinated testing and validation procedures through software development lifecycle.
- Obtained and evaluated information on hardware configuration costs, reporting requirements and security needs.
- Assessed code during testing stage to determine potential glitches and bugs.
- Designed user interfaces to meet customer needs, improve usability, and enhance performance.
- Performed troubleshooting of post-release software faults to support live service and installed software patch design.
- Conducted research into emerging technologies that could be used in future projects.
- Wrote user manuals and other documentation for roll-out in customer training sessions.
- Improved and corrected existing software and system applications.
- Developed requirements for system modifications and new system installations.
- Developed documentation for existing systems and procedures.
- Conducted technical interviews, contributing to the hiring and onboarding of new team members.
- Recommended strategies to maximize performance and lifespan of equipment involved in software installations.
- Resolved technical issues related to software design and implementation.
- Resolved customer issues by establishing workarounds and solutions to debug and create defect fixes.
- Monitored equipment function to verify conformance with specifications.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams across multiple departments.
- Contributed to the strategic planning of technology initiatives, aligning with long-term business goals.
- Worked closely with systems analysts, engineers and programmers to understand limitations, develop capabilities and resolve software problems.
- Assisted in the recruitment, selection, onboarding, and training of new staff members.
- Created and maintained development standards, guidelines, and processes.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry developments in order to recommend changes or upgrades as needed.
- Presented progress reports at executive meetings on a regular basis.
- Established clear system performance standards and wrote specifications.
- Provided technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers.
- Coordinated with product management to align technical roadmap with business objectives and customer needs.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Education
High School Diploma -
MONTROSE AREA
Montrose, PA06-1967
Skills
- Yard mowing
- Repair work
- Deck building
- Masonry
- Building upkeep
- Carpentry
- Drywalling
- Woodworking
- Appliance testing
- Roof maintenance
- Painting
- Dry rot repair
- Plumbing maintenance
- Crown molding installation
- Deck construction
- Outdoor lighting installation
- Foundation repair
- Pool maintenance
- Fence repair
- Carpentry expertise
- Electrical projects
- Plumbing repair
- Appliance troubleshooting
- Flooring refinishing
- Painting proficiency
- Electrical systems
- Lifting and rigging techniques
- Grounds maintenance
- Verbal and written communication
- Furniture assembly
- Power tool operation
- Exterior and interior painting
- Electrical components
- Household repairs
- Flooring installation
- Pressure washing
- Paneling installation
- Plumbing
- Shelving installation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
HANDYMAN
Self Employed Services
02.2017 - 12.2024
SUPPLY SPECIALIST
DEPT OF DEFENSE
03.2007 - 04.2016
WG4
DEPT OF DEFENSE
06.2005 - 03.2007
TECH 4 LEAD TECH
P&G PAPER PRODUCTS
06.1975 - 07.1998
High School Diploma -
MONTROSE AREA