James Hodo
Southfield
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive maintenance experience, strong technical skills, and a dedication to delivering top-quality work. Skilled in troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and utilizing advanced systems to resolve technical issues in residential and commercial environments. Proven ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently, communicate effectively with clients and teams, and ensure compliance with safety and building standards.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Sonesta Simply Suites
07.2021 - Current
- Perform routine maintenance and repairs on HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems for a121-room extended-stay hotel
- Respond to work orders from guests and staff, troubleshooting and resolving maintenance issues efficiently
- Conduct preventative maintenance inspections to minimize equipment downtime and ensure compliance with safety and building codes
- Collaborate with management to implement facility upgrades and maintain a safe, welcoming environment for guests
- Manage vendor relationships and oversee repairs or upgrades requiring external contractors
Live-In Maintenance Technician
Babcock Apartments
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Provided on-call maintenance for50+ apartment units, addressing HVAC, plumbing, and electrical issues promptly to ensure tenant satisfaction
- Conducted preventative maintenance, including inspections of building systems and equipment to ensure compliance with safety regulations
- Prepared vacant units for new tenants by performing repairs, painting, and deep cleaning
- Collaborated with property management to implement building upgrades and coordinate contractor repairs
- Maintained property grounds, including landscaping, snow removal, and routine trash disposal
Education
GED - undefined
Dearborn Adult Education
12.2013
Skills
- HVAC Troubleshooting & Maintenance
- Plumbing Repairs & Preventative Maintenance
- Electrical Systems & Schematics
- Digital Electronics & Sensors
- Motor Controls & Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Programming & Troubleshooting
- Appliance Repairs & General Facility Upkeep
- Customer Service & Team Leadership
Certification
- FANUC Certification1 | Oakland Community College | October2023
- Electrical Motor Control Systems | SACA Microcredential | September2023
- Electrical Systems | SACA Microcredential | August2023
- Work Ethic Certification | mikroweWorks | September2023
- OSHA10-Hour | Oakland Community College | July2023
Training
- Robotics & PLC Student
- Oakland Community College | Auburn Hills, MI
- July2023 – October2023
- Completed528 hours of coursework, including120 hours in robotics lab training and160 hours on PLC systems.
- Gained expertise in wiring, testing, debugging, and troubleshooting electrical control systems.
- Developed skills in programming, operating, and maintaining FANUC robots and Allen-Bradley PLCs.
- Trained on installing, adjusting, and maintaining digital sensors, motor controls, and VFD hardware.
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Sonesta Simply Suites
07.2021 - Current
Live-In Maintenance Technician
Babcock Apartments
01.2012 - 01.2014
GED - undefined
Dearborn Adult Education
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