James Thomas
Urbana,IL
Summary
Dependable maintenance professional with broad hands-on experience in repairs, installations, and equipment upkeep. Strong problem solver with a safety-first mindset and a proven record of supporting vendors, supervisors, and coworkers to maintain efficient operations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Liberty Temp Service
Urbana, Illinois
01.2026 - 08.2026
- Inspected church buildings for maintenance needs and safety hazards.
- Repaired plumbing, lighting, doors, and general facility equipment.
- Tested HVAC units and reported repair needs to supervisors.
- Monitored supplies and restocked maintenance materials and tools.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Unclogged drains to restore proper water flow and prevent plumbing issues. and replaced valves, faucets, and fixtures.
- Addressed emergency breakdowns immediately during shift hours.
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities performed.
- Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Installed new systems, replacement parts, and components to maintain proper operation.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Inspected grounds and buildings to identify, minimize and correct hazardous property conditions or liability concerns.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using visual inspections and test instruments.
- Assisted in the installation of new machinery and equipment.
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
- Collaborated with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance schedules.
- Completed basic carpentry tasks and installed shelves, hooks, and closet rods to meet customer needs.
- Troubleshot complex electrical and mechanical issues with minimal downtime.
- Disassembled appliances to diagnose problems and facilitate repairs.
- Performed HVAC filter changes to ensure proper functioning of heating and cooling systems. Cleaned cleaned condensation drains to perform preventive maintenance on HVAC systems.
- Routinely inspected plant equipment for signs of wear or malfunctioning parts.
- Conducted performance and safety inspections on equipment and machinery to maintain an operational baseline.
- Installed new pumps, compressors, boilers and other mechanical systems.
- Provided training to junior technicians on effective machine operation and repair techniques. on best practices for machine operation and repair.
- Ensured proper functioning of the facility's HVAC system by performing regular maintenance checks.
- Developed preventative maintenance plans for various types of machinery.
- Calibrated instruments used in testing processes to ensure accuracy of results.
- Implemented troubleshooting techniques to resolve the issue.
- Repaired machines, equipment or structures using tools or equipment.
Handyman Helper
Self-employeed
Urbana, Illinois
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Assisted handyman with a variety of maintenance and repair tasks, including painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and appliance installation.
- Repaired doors, fixtures, shelves, and minor household damage
- Repaired damaged drywall or plasterboard surfaces prior to painting.
- Installed fixtures such as shelves, cabinets, and doors in homes or businesses.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Operated power tools such as drills and saws safely while completing projects.
- Utilized ladders safely while performing tasks at heights above ground level.
- Performed routine maintenance activities such as changing light bulbs or replacing faucets.
- Replaced burned-out light bulbs and performed basic electrical repairs.
- Prioritized handyman jobs by identifying urgent and important projects with concern for customer safety and security.
- Identified potential hazards associated with each job site prior to beginning work.
- Prepared work areas for painting, repairs, and installations
- Measured spaces and marked layouts for repair and assembly
- Carried tools, materials, and supplies to job sites
- Loaded and unloaded materials for self-employed service jobs
- Unloaded delivery trucks carrying building materials at job sites.
- Transported materials to job sites using company vehicles.
- Assisted with installing and maintaining electrical and power systems during remodeling projects.
- Communicated with customers about repair needs and work progress
- Provided customer service to clients during home visits.
- Repainted walls, removing old paint, or wallpaper and preparing surfaces for new applications.
- Conducted daily inspections of tools and equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Maintained equipment, materials, and tool inventory to meet repair or maintenance needs with minimal delay.
- Collected necessary supplies for handyman projects to ensure efficiency.
- Responded quickly to any emergency calls from customers regarding repairs needed in their homes or businesses.
- Performed minor landscaping duties such as mowing lawns, trimming trees and shrubs, raking leaves.
- Maintained accurate records of time spent on jobsites.
- Built reputation for excellent handyman services by taking pride in craftsmanship and attention to detail.
- Inspected walls and floors for damage or deterioration before repairs were made.
- Identified potential hazards associated with each job site prior to beginning work.
- Assisted with installing and maintaining electrical and power systems during remodeling projects.
- Maintained equipment, materials, and tool inventory to meet repair or maintenance needs with minimal delay.
- Provided prospective customers with professional quotes detailing materials, labor and customization expenses for handyman jobs.
- Prioritized handyman jobs by identifying urgent and important projects with concern for customer safety and security.
Maintenance Technician
Regency Multifamily
Champaign, Illinois
10.2022 - 08.2024
- Inspected church buildings for maintenance needs and safety hazards.
- Repaired plumbing, lighting, doors, and general facility equipment.
- Tested HVAC units and reported repair needs to supervisors.
- Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
- Cleared clogged drains and replaced valves, faucets, and fixtures to ensure efficient water flow and prevent facility damage.
- Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Installed new systems, replacement parts, and components to maintain proper operation.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Changed HVAC filters and cleaned condensation drains to perform preventive maintenance on HVAC systems.
- Routinely inspected plant equipment for signs of wear or malfunctioning parts.
- Conducted performance and safety inspections on equipment and machinery to maintain an operational baseline.
- Ensured proper functioning of the facility's HVAC system by performing regular maintenance checks.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using visual inspections and test instruments.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Trained junior technicians on machine operation and repair techniques to enhance team capabilities and service quality.
- Assisted in the installation of new machinery and equipment.
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
- Collaborated with building managers to assess maintenance needs and develop preventive maintenance schedules, improving facility reliability.
- Monitored supplies and restocked maintenance materials and tools.
- Assisted vendors and contractors during facility repair work.
- Completed basic carpentry tasks and installed shelves, hooks, and closet rods to meet customer needs.
- Troubleshot complex electrical and mechanical issues with minimal downtime.
- Disassembled appliances to diagnose problems and facilitate repairs.
- Calibrated instruments used in testing processes to ensure accuracy of results.
- Implemented troubleshooting techniques to resolve the issue.
- Developed preventative maintenance plans for various types of machinery.
- Performed routine maintenance by inspecting drives, motors or belts.
- Cleaned or lubricated shafts, bearings or other parts of machinery.
- Adjusted machine settings according to manufacturing specifications.
- Developed preventative maintenance plans for various types of machinery.
- Performed routine maintenance by inspecting drives, motors or belts.
- Cleaned or lubricated shafts, bearings or other parts of machinery.
Maintenance Technician
University Baptist Church, Illinois
Champaign, Illinois
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Repaired plumbing, lighting, doors, and general facility equipment.
- Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
- Troubleshot complex electrical and mechanical issues with minimal downtime.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Changed HVAC filters to ensure optimal air quality and system efficiency. and cleaned condensation drains to perform preventive maintenance on HVAC systems.
- Cleared clogged drains to restore proper drainage flow and prevent water damage. and replaced valves, faucets, and fixtures.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using visual inspections and test instruments.
- Responded to urgent maintenance requests from church staff and members.
- Addressed emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Inspected grounds and buildings to identify, minimize and correct hazardous property conditions or liability concerns.
- Coordinated with vendors and contractors to facilitate efficient facility repair work.
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities performed.
- Installed new systems, replacement parts, and components to maintain proper operation.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Assisted in the installation of new machinery and equipment.
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
- Worked with building managers to evaluate ongoing needs and develop preventive maintenance schedules to ensure facility reliability.
- Completed basic carpentry tasks and installed shelves, hooks, and closet rods to meet customer needs.
- Addressed personnel queries and troubleshooting requests to deliver timely repair services that enhanced operational continuity.
- Conducted performance and safety inspections on equipment and machinery to maintain an operational baseline.
- Conducted performance and safety inspections on equipment and machinery to maintain an operational baseline.
Education
GED -
Parkland College
Champaign, IL12-2001
Skills
- HVAC troubleshooting
- Electrical maintenance
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Plumbing maintenance
- Plumbing
- Preventive maintenance
- Safety inspections
- Facility maintenance
- Building maintenance
- Equipment diagnostics
- Equipment installation
- System installations
- Ventilation systems
- Cooling system maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Hazard identification
- Hand and power tools
- Hand tools expertise
- Surface preparation
- Wall restoration
- Vendor coordination
- Work order management
- Inventory management
- Task coordination
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Troubleshooting expertise
- Clear communication
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Service-oriented mindset
- Documentation
- Residential maintenance
- Landscape maintenance
- System installations
- Landscape maintenance
- Cooling system maintenance
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Liberty Temp Service
01.2026 - 08.2026
Handyman Helper
Self-employeed
09.2024 - 01.2025
Maintenance Technician
Regency Multifamily
10.2022 - 08.2024
Maintenance Technician
University Baptist Church, Illinois
09.2021 - 10.2022
GED -
Parkland College