Jacob Jordan
Belvidere
Summary
I am skilled in various forms of maintenance and repair work. I can operate heavy machinery as well as hand tools to complete various aspects of construction in a safe manner. I am great at working with a team to achieve goals and can also complete large workloads alone or with little help. Quality work and personal respect are two of my biggest motivating factors in any situation.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Worker
City of Belvidere
11.2024 - Current
- Followed safety precautions to avoid personal injury and provide safe work environment.
- Provided facility inspection and maintenance to achieve superior levels of cleanliness and upkeep.
- Collected and removed debris at job sites using various forms of machinery and tools.
- Repaired signs and fences quickly to avoid accidents and mishaps.
- Removed snow, ice and debris from roadways after storms to clear major transportation routes.
- Cleaned and graded ditches, drainage structures, highway shoulders and slopes.
- Safely controlled traffic in high-volume areas during roadwork projects and repairs.
- Operated all heavy equipment properly according to employer safety specifications.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
Freelance Handyman
Self
05.2017 - Current
- Replaced wall sockets, ran lines and completed basic carpentry to finish installations.
- Dismantled equipment to access, remove and replace defective parts to maintain operability.
- Used electrical drawings to troubleshoot and repair electromechanical and various other systems.
- Fixed building systems and structural components using professional finishes.
- Prioritized handyman jobs by identifying urgent and important projects with concern for customer safety and security.
- Maintained equipment, materials and tool inventory to meet any repair or maintenance need with minimal delay.
- Completed drywall finish work with exceptional quality and efficiency.
- Measured materials and cut to specification.
- Observed strict deadlines and adjusted plans according to changes in production schedules to maintain targets.
- Installed and replaced water heaters, drain pipes and water supply lines.
- Communicated with customers regarding recommendations on repairs, replacements and upgrades of plumbing equipment.
- Installed and repaired gas lines and hot and cold water lines.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Disassembled broken and defective equipment to facilitate repairs.
- Removed, disassembled and fixed appliance parts.
- Used power and hand tools safely and effectively.
- Smoothed and finished surfaces on walls, trim and cabinetry.
- Prepared sheetrock, metal and wood surfaces for painting.
Maintenance Technician
First Midwest Group
09.2022 - 11.2024
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
- Installed new systems, replacement parts and components to maintain proper operation.
- Cleared clogged drains and replaced valves, faucets and fixtures.
- Scheduled preventive maintenance programs to keep equipment in good working condition.
- Inspected grounds and buildings to identify, minimize and correct hazardous property conditions or liability concerns.
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
- Disassembled appliances to diagnose problems and facilitate repairs.
- Completed basic carpentry tasks and installed shelves, hooks and closet rods to meet customer needs.
- Replaced wall sockets, ran lines and completed basic carpentry to finish installations.
Maintenance Worker 1
Village of Streamwood
10.2020 - 09.2022
- Accurately located and determined depths of underground facilities and lines using Radio Detection equipment.
- Quickly responded to all on call duties such as snow plowing, downed street lights, storm damaged trees, and more.
- Safely and proficiently operated heavy equipment such as 4 wheel loader, skid steers, mini excavator, and stump grinder.
- Gained a wealth of knowledge regarding tree care and removal from on staff certified arborist.
- Safely used various different sized chain saws to take down trees exceeding 40 inches in diameter and 50 feet in height.
- Gained great skill in lift/bucket truck use to trim and cut tree canopies as well as repair, erect, and install streetlights.
- Located and excavated to find and repair underground electrical faults.
- Used sewer Vac truck to hydro-excavate utility dense areas.
- Used ropes, pulleys, and friction equipment to safely rig and lower large and heavy tree limbs.
- Drove a long distance in adverse weather conditions to complete all after hours snow removal.
- Trained new locators on industry-specific software and tools.
- Preformed preventative maintenance and repairs on village equipment such as bucket trucks and chipper units.
- Assisted in road paving operations by hauling asphalt and laying/leveling new asphalt.
Fabricator/Assembler
Giant Finishing Inc
09.2018 - 10.2020
- Operated equipment and welding tools safely by following manufacturer instructions.
- Inspected each completed project to make sure that it met all blueprint specifications
- Assembled pumping units and accessories.
- Transported machinery using forklifts, cranes and hoists.
- Maintained workplace equipment and inspected it daily for damage.
- Observed the approved process for assembly.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Troubleshooted problems with equipment, devices or products.
- Calibrated devices to optimize performance and maintain longevity of equipment.
- Repaired equipment with new parts and replaced inoperable items.
- Used hand, electric and pneumatic tools and equipment in a safe and accurate manner.
- Used power tools to grind, sand and polish metals, plastics and wood products.
Laborer/Driver
Hard Surface Finishers, Inc
09.2017 - 10.2018
- Planned for concrete and stone construction projects by analyzing width and length of areas.
- Measured, cut and laid out materials based on individual job requirements.
- Documented labor hours, crew attendance and individual performance.
- Trained in plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, machine servicing and installation.
- Read and understood specifications, drawings and blueprints to complete accurate, high-quality work.
- Removed waste and trash from job sites before, during and after shift completion to keep work areas clean and organized.
- Prepared sites for concrete work by breaking up damaged concrete and leveling or contouring ground.
- Trained in how to complete skilled job tasks such as framing and pouring.
- Completed large scale snow removal on job sites using skid steers, trucks, and shovels
Attendant/Maintenance Technician
Speedy Bob's Car Wash
10.2015 - 09.2017
- Responded to questions about local area and company services.
- Maintained cleanliness, neatness and organization of all areas.
- Managed wide variety of customer service and administrative tasks to resolve customer issues.
- Answered customers' questions and addressed problems and complaints in person and via phone.
- Contributed to operational quality and efficiency via instrumental calibration, application of quality controls and implementation of maintenance functions.
- Monitored building security and safety by locking doors after operating hours and checking electrical appliances to prevent safety hazards.
- Diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment using advanced troubleshooting abilities.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Installed and repaired gas lines and hot and cold water lines.
- Installed and replaced water heaters, drain pipes and water supply lines.
- Installed and inspected new and existing plumbing lines up to 2 inches in diameter.
Emergency Medical Technician
Rescue 8 Ambulance Service
09.2014 - 12.2016
- Managed care in field and in-transit, including performing standard testing and administering necessary medication.
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
- Provided direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Documented all calls in reports detailing type of incident and course of treatment.
- Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public and first responders safe.
Education
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Elgin Community College
Elgin, ILSkills
- Project plans and reports
- Wall and surface repair
- Power and hand tools
- Industrial and commercial painting experience
- Exceptional time management
- Dependable
- Computer literate
- Safety understanding
- Masonry
- Carpentry
- Electrical components
- Drywall
- Grounds maintenance
- General plumbing
- Painting
- Codes compliance
- Understanding schematics
- Equipment repair
- Mechanical aptitude
- Reporting and documentation
- Machinery maintenance
- Assembly processes
- Quality assurance checks
- Ability to repair equipment
- Documentation skills
- Road paving
- Excavation
Certification
Competent Fabrication: Intermediate Assembly: Advanced Maintenance : Advanced Welding : Intermediate (Mild & Stainless steel)
Class B Drivers License
Taking Steps to Obtain Class A Drivers License
Timeline
Maintenance Worker
City of Belvidere
11.2024 - Current
Maintenance Technician
First Midwest Group
09.2022 - 11.2024
Maintenance Worker 1
Village of Streamwood
10.2020 - 09.2022
Fabricator/Assembler
Giant Finishing Inc
09.2018 - 10.2020
Laborer/Driver
Hard Surface Finishers, Inc
09.2017 - 10.2018
Freelance Handyman
Self
05.2017 - Current
Attendant/Maintenance Technician
Speedy Bob's Car Wash
10.2015 - 09.2017
Emergency Medical Technician
Rescue 8 Ambulance Service
09.2014 - 12.2016
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Elgin Community College