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James West

Ocean Springs,MS

Summary

Reliable machine operator offering 9 years of experience in related roles. Hardworking and dedicated with unyielding work ethic. Commended for promoting workplace safety and implementing improved safety training protocols.

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Safety-oriented Maintenance Worker offering 12 years of troubleshooting and repair expertise. Dedicated and reliable with skills in problem solving, general plumbing and electrical work. Team-oriented with commitment to completing tasks on-time and under budget.

Hardworking Maintenance Technician brings expertise in installation, repair and maintenance of complex building systems. Well-versed in regulatory and organizational expectations governing performance over more than 12 years. Resourceful understanding of intricate inspections and process assessments.

Dependable Maintenance Technician offering 12 years of building maintenance and repair experience. In-depth knowledge of hand and power tool operations, safety protocols and general maintenance. Superior expertise in carpentry, electrical systems and exterior and interior lighting system repair.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Technician

Olympia Diversified Construction Corporation
Corinth, MS
08.2020 - Current
  • Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on a variety of equipment, such as pumps, motors, conveyors, and valves.
  • Maintained records of scheduled maintenance activities.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations during all maintenance operations.
  • Monitored and adjusted systems to ensure optimal performance levels.
  • Repaired malfunctioning components using hand tools, power tools, and other specialized equipment.
  • Conducted regular inspections of facility machinery for signs of wear or damage.
  • Replaced worn parts or components in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
  • Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
  • Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
  • Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities performed.
  • Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Cleared clogged drains and replaced valves, faucets and fixtures.
  • 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.
  • Changed HVAC filters and cleaned condensation drains to perform preventive maintenance on HVAC systems.
  • 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.
  • Disassembled appliances to diagnose problems and facilitate repairs.
  • Replaced wall sockets, ran lines and completed basic carpentry to finish installations.
  • Adjusted devices or control instruments using hand tools, levels or straightedges.

Rehabber for Apartment Complex

J&A Management
Corinth, MS
08.2020 - Current
  • Planned and coordinated maintenance activities for all units.
  • Supervised staff of 15 apartment cleaners to ensure high quality service delivery.
  • Maintained records of tenant complaints, concerns and requests.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations such as fire alarms or flooding incidents.
  • Followed strict budget for maintenance and upkeep costs and tracked apartments with multiple repair requests to identify problem tenants.
  • Managed day-to-day activities involving tenants, subcontractors and property management.
  • Planned, scheduled and coordinated general maintenance or repairs for commercial or residential properties.
  • Recommended clarifications and changes in program policies to director of property management.

Heavy Equipment Operator, Pipe Layer, Dump Truck

Lanes Construction
Gautier, MS
03.2016 - 05.2019
  • Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
  • Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
  • Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
  • Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs.
  • Assisted with the installation of underground utilities such as sewer lines and water mains.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
  • Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
  • Accurately estimated material needs based on job specifications provided by supervisor.
  • Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
  • Followed safety regulations while operating equipment to achieve safe conduct.
  • Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
  • Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
  • Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
  • Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
  • Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
  • Identified hazardous materials on job sites and took action to mitigate and enhance safety.
  • Inspected faulty equipment to identify and address root causes.
  • Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
  • Laid out and marked underground pipe routes to ensure accuracy of installation.
  • Assisted in the excavation of trenches for pipe laying.
  • Installed pipes using hand tools, power tools and heavy machinery.
  • Connected pipes with fittings such as elbows, tees, couplings, valves and clamps.
  • Ensured proper alignment of pipes by shimming or packing material around them.
  • Repaired leaking joints in pipelines using welding equipment.

Heavy Equipment Operator, Pipe Layer, Service Mech

Jimmy Levin's
Long Beach, MS
09.2003 - 02.2006
  • Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
  • Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
  • Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
  • Assisted with the installation of underground utilities such as sewer lines and water mains.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
  • Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
  • Accurately estimated material needs based on job specifications provided by supervisor.
  • Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
  • Followed safety regulations while operating equipment to achieve safe conduct.
  • Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
  • Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
  • Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
  • Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
  • Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
  • Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
  • Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
  • Inspected faulty equipment to identify and address root causes.
  • Inspected and replaced worn vehicle parts to maintain safety and longevity.
  • Loaded both raw materials and finished components to support manufacturing and production processes.
  • Maintained equipment on-site with regular maintenance and repairs.
  • Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
  • Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
  • Connected hydraulic hoses, belts and mechanical linkages to tractors.
  • Operated compactors, scrapers or rollers to level and compact refuse at disposal grounds.
  • Adjusted throttles, switches and pedals to operate bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders or backhoes.
  • Adjusted handwheels and depressed pedals to control blades, buckets and scrapers.
  • Laid out and marked underground pipe routes to ensure accuracy of installation.
  • Assisted in the excavation of trenches for pipe laying.
  • Installed pipes using hand tools, power tools and heavy machinery.
  • Connected pipes with fittings such as elbows, tees, couplings, valves and clamps.
  • Ensured proper alignment of pipes by shimming or packing material around them.
  • Inspected existing pipeline systems for defects and malfunctions.
  • Measured distances between points to determine the length of pipe needed for a job.

Education

GED -

Stringer School District
Stringer, MS
05-1991

Skills

  • Maintenance Scheduling
  • Plumbing
  • Parts Replacement
  • Codes Compliance
  • Tool Management
  • Painting
  • Safety-Oriented Mindset
  • Field Maintenance
  • Mechanical Troubleshooting
  • Groundskeeping
  • Safety Awareness
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Machine Lubrication
  • Mechanical Repair
  • Service-Oriented Mindset
  • Air Compressors
  • Equipment Repair
  • OSHA
  • Plumbing Repairs
  • Hand and Power Tools
  • Hydraulic Systems
  • Electrical Troubleshooting
  • Ventilation Systems
  • Conveyor Systems
  • Maintaining Components
  • Drywall Repair
  • Power and Hand Tool Use
  • Roof Maintenance
  • HVAC Systems
  • Building Maintenance
  • Equipment Installation

Timeline

Maintenance Technician

Olympia Diversified Construction Corporation
08.2020 - Current

Rehabber for Apartment Complex

J&A Management
08.2020 - Current

Heavy Equipment Operator, Pipe Layer, Dump Truck

Lanes Construction
03.2016 - 05.2019

Heavy Equipment Operator, Pipe Layer, Service Mech

Jimmy Levin's
09.2003 - 02.2006

GED -

Stringer School District
James West