James Da Vault
Property Manager - Broker
Mineral Wells,TX
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Property Manager
PM Texas
Mineral Wells, TX
08.2015 - Current
- Increased property occupancy rates by effectively marketing available units and conducting thorough tenant screenings.
- Oversaw lease agreements from inception to termination, ensuring compliance with local regulations and protecting the interests of both landlords and tenants.
- Conducted regular property inspections, identifying areas for improvement and proactively addressing potential safety hazards.
- Repaired plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and other issues when allowed and necessary, providing clients with reduced maintenance costs.
Water Meter Technician
Sturdivant Progress WSC
Mineral Wells, TX
12.2024 - Current
- Promoted a positive company image through professional interactions with customers during service calls, addressing any concerns or questions they may have.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations by adhering to proper procedures during installations, repairs, and maintenance tasks.
- Assisted in reducing lost revenue due to leaks or theft by identifying anomalies in water usage patterns during meter readings.
- Optimized inventory management practices by routinely monitoring stock levels of essential parts needed for meter maintenance tasks.
- Improved customer satisfaction by promptly addressing and resolving water meter-related service issues.
Owner / Equipment Maintenance Technician
Anytime Fitness
Mineral Wells, TX
12.2007 - 08.2016
- Responded to emergency situations such as fire, power outage, and gas or water leak.
- Performed repairs and maintenance to air conditioning, furnace, plumbing, electrical, and other related systems and equipment.
- Performed repairs and maintenance to commercial grade fitness equipment, including stationary bikes, treadmills, ellipticals, and all types of resistance equipment.
- Conducted regular audits of equipment condition, identifying potential risks or areas requiring attention before they escalated into costly problems.
- Completed preventive maintenance routines, documentation and procedures.
- Contributed to reduced maintenance costs by refurbishing worn-out components instead of replacing them whenever feasible.
- Diagnosed electrical and mechanical problems related to all commercial fitness equipment components.
- Supported equipment relocation projects with disassembly, transportation, reassembly, and recommissioning tasks as required.
- Ensured optimal equipment performance with regular calibration and alignment tasks.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to established safety procedures and guidelines.
Deputy State Fire Marshal
State of Texas
Mineral Wells, TX
05.2010 - 05.2015
- Improved fire safety by conducting thorough inspections and enforcing compliance with codes and regulations.
- Inspected fire alarm, fire sprinkler, and fire suppression systems to ensure code and manufacture installation procedures and techniques were followed, by licensees.
- Reviewed building plans, installation documentation and schematics to ensure proper installations of fire suppression and detection equipment.
Assistant Fire Marshal / Fire Alarm Technician
University Of North Texas
Denton, TX
08.2002 - 07.2008
- Educated clients on proper use and maintenance of their fire alarm systems, leading to fewer service calls and improved overall safety.
- Commissioned new fire alarm systems, installing related hardware and software required by facilities.
- Installed and tested fire detection and suppression systems.
- Responded to maintenance calls and troubleshot devices.
- Installed, tested and serviced alarm and associated systems for commercial and residential customers.
- Identified and reported fire code non-conformance issues to senior personnel and safety inspectors.
- Performed troubleshooting on fire alarm systems, completing on-site repairs or transporting malfunctioning equipment to off-site lab for repair.
- Read and understood product manuals and blueprints.
- Administered on-call responses for emergency service assignments, adhering to prescribed response timeframes.
- Tested all newly installed fire alarms.
- Sustained ongoing expertise in fire and safety regulations, confirming compliance of installed systems.
- Enhanced fire safety in various facilities by installing and maintaining fire alarm systems.
- Diagnosed and repaired complex issues with fire alarm equipment, contributing to a safer environment for occupants.
Customer Service Representative
Lanier Worldwide
Plano, TX
01.1997 - 08.2002
- Provided expert consultation to clients regarding copier maintenance and best practices.
- Maintained accurate inventory of parts, ensuring prompt availability for repairs.
- Stayed up-to-date with industry advancements, attending training sessions as needed for continuous improvement.
- Proactively identified potential issues during routine maintenance visits, preventing costly future breakdowns.
- Increased first-time fix rates by utilizing advanced troubleshooting techniques.
- Improved customer satisfaction by efficiently diagnosing and repairing copier issues.
- Consistently exceeded performance targets in terms of completed repairs and customer satisfaction ratings.
- Assisted customers with technical support inquiries.
- Replaced defective components and parts on malfunctioning office machines.
- Diagnosed and troubleshot problems, repairing, and restoring machines to peak performance.
- Explained diagnostic findings to customers and outlined repair or service options.
- Inspected and tested faulty circuit boards and microprocessors.
Electronics Technician
United States Air Force, USAF
Abilene, TX
01.1993 - 01.1997
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment failures to reduce operational disruption.
- Monitored and tested equipment performance to diagnose and resolve problems.
- Reviewed and interpreted service manuals, specifications, wiring diagrams, and blueprints.
- Increased overall efficiency by installing, testing, and maintaining electronic devices and systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Management / Electronics
University of North Texas
Denton, TX12-2005
Associate of Applied Science - Electronic Systems Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Maxwell AFB, AL 05.2001 -
Skills
Backflow prevention
Plumbing
Meter reading
Basic electrical work
Water meter installation
Pipe fitting
GPS navigation
Valve maintenance
Preventative maintenance
Water meter repair
Leak detection
Quality control measures
Route navigation
Technical aptitude
Hand-eye coordination
Equipment maintenance
Reading comprehension
Positive client rapport
Basic computer skills
Teamwork
Commercial driving
Customer service
Problem-solving
Time management
Problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication
Route planning
Decision-making
Self motivation
Basic electrical knowledge
Attention to detail
Visual inspection
Adaptability
Analytical thinking
Record keeping
Appointment scheduling
Data recording
Analytical skills
Troubleshooting
Task prioritization
Field inspection
Professionalism
Reliability
Physical stamina
Emergency response
Written communication
Continuous improvement
Interpersonal communication
Conflict resolution
Detail-oriented
Goal setting
Billing software
Basic mathematics
Complex Problem-solving
Mechanical aptitude
Timeline
Water Meter Technician
Sturdivant Progress WSC
12.2024 - Current
Property Manager
PM Texas
08.2015 - Current
Deputy State Fire Marshal
State of Texas
05.2010 - 05.2015
Owner / Equipment Maintenance Technician
Anytime Fitness
12.2007 - 08.2016
Assistant Fire Marshal / Fire Alarm Technician
University Of North Texas
08.2002 - 07.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Electronic Systems Technology
Community College of The Air Force
05.2001 -
Customer Service Representative
Lanier Worldwide
01.1997 - 08.2002
Electronics Technician
United States Air Force, USAF
01.1993 - 01.1997
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Management / Electronics
University of North Texas