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James Pinckney

Valley Center,CA

Summary

Quality-minded Maintenance Worker with excellent customer service and repair skills. Strong knowledge of electrical, HVAC, drywall, and painting. Enthusiastic to provide professional results.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator

JP Handyman Services
05.2022 - Current
  • Install HVAC systems including window units, mini splits, and repairs to traditional residential AC units.
  • Service commercial and residential HVAC systems.
  • Replaced and repaired lighting fixtures, switches, outlets, thermostats, etc.
  • Troubleshoot electrical circuits for shorts and voltage issues.
  • Repair and replace hot water heaters.
  • Install plumbing fixtures and lines.
  • Repair irrigation systems.

Painter

Surton Painting
05.2021 - 04.2022
  • Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
  • Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
  • Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms, and lobbies.
  • Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing, and priming.
  • Patched cracks, holes and other imperfections in walls and other surfaces.

Enrollment Advisor

National University
05.2019 - 05.2021
  • Finalized and processed enrollment applications.
  • Met or exceeded enrollment and retention goals consistently.
  • Provided policy information and maintained enforcement.
  • Communicated details about available classes, materials and services.

Veteran Employment Case Manager

Interfaith Community Services
01.2019 - 04.2019
  • Obtained benefits analysis reports and interpreted results to assist and counsel clients.
  • Provided vocational rehabilitation counseling and support.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments of client needs for vocational rehabilitation services.
  • Executed efforts to connect with, educate and re-educate care providers.

Veteran Services Manager

Palomar College
10.2015 - 10.2018
  • Resolved customer complaints in professional and timely manner.
  • Hired, trained and supervised team of service staff members to meet business goals.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with customers to build rapport and trust.
  • Met with customers to discuss service needs and offer available solutions.
  • Process state, federal, and personal financial aid programs.
  • Review purchase orders.

North County Lifeline

Outreach Specialist / Case Manager
02.2015 - 10.2015
  • Positively engaged with clients and maintained professional appearance as company representative.
  • Assist clients with effective job search, public speaking, and interview skills
  • Facilitate community training for law enforcement, schools, non-profits, faith based programs etc.
  • Maintain housing space for clients including providing electrical, carpentry, and drywall repairs.
  • Maintain confidential case files.

First Line Supervisor for Electrical Maintenance

USMC
07.2003 - 09.2011
  • Scheduled and oversaw preventative maintenance, repair and installation activities.
  • Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
  • Supervised team of installers and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards while maintaining safety standards.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
  • Performed quality inspections and drafted reports to detail non-conforming material issues.
  • Scheduled trainings and conduct employee reviews.
  • Deployed to five countries in support of various operations.
  • Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
  • Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.

Education

Certificate - HVAC

UEI College - Oceanside, CA
Oceanside, CA
05.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Human Development: Counseling Studies

California State University San Marcos
San Marcos, CA
05.2015

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Customer Relations
  • Problem Solving
  • HVAC Systems
  • Repair
  • Communication

Timeline

Owner/Operator

JP Handyman Services
05.2022 - Current

Painter

Surton Painting
05.2021 - 04.2022

Enrollment Advisor

National University
05.2019 - 05.2021

Veteran Employment Case Manager

Interfaith Community Services
01.2019 - 04.2019

Veteran Services Manager

Palomar College
10.2015 - 10.2018

North County Lifeline

Outreach Specialist / Case Manager
02.2015 - 10.2015

First Line Supervisor for Electrical Maintenance

USMC
07.2003 - 09.2011

Certificate - HVAC

UEI College - Oceanside, CA

Bachelor of Arts - Human Development: Counseling Studies

California State University San Marcos
James Pinckney