Jarod Haven
Yatahey
Summary
Dynamic Maintenance Technician with proven expertise at Gallup McKinley County School District, excelling in equipment maintenance and troubleshooting. Recognized for enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring safety compliance. Skilled in HVAC systems and fostering collaboration among teams, I am dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and maintaining high standards in all projects.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Gallup McKinley County School District
Gallup
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Designed equipment to aid repair or maintenance of machines, mechanical equipment or building structures.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
- Installed equipment to improve energy or operational efficiency of residential or commercial buildings.
- Calibrated instruments used in testing processes to ensure accuracy of results.
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities performed.
- Adjusted devices or control instruments using hand tools, levels or straightedges.
- Diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment using advanced troubleshooting abilities.
- Collaborated with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance schedules.
- Set up and operated machine tools to repair or fabricate jigs, fixtures or tools.
- Trained junior technicians on best practices for machine operation and repair.
- Worked closely with engineering team to develop innovative solutions for existing problems.
- Aligned and balanced new equipment after installation.
- Removed debris from roofs and gutters to prevent water damage.
- Inspected building interiors and exteriors for needed repairs or replacements.
- Maintained or repaired specialized equipment or machinery.
- Repaired minor carpentry, electrical and plumbing issues to return equipment to functionality.
- Replaced wall sockets, ran lines and completed basic carpentry to finish installations.
- Assisted with painting projects both inside and outside the facility.
- Operated hand tools and power tools to make minor maintenance repairs and maintain grounds and walks.
Maintenance Technician
Navajo Housing Authority
Window Rock
01.2014 - 07.2021
- Designed equipment to aid repair or maintenance of machines, mechanical equipment or building structures.
- Installed equipment to improve energy or operational efficiency of residential buildings.
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities performed.
- Diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment using advanced troubleshooting abilities.
- Monitored inventory levels of replacement parts and supplies needed for repairs.
- Collaborated with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance schedules.
- Assembled, installed or repaired electrical or electronic components and pipe systems.
- Planned and laid out repair work using diagrams, drawings or schematic diagrams.
- Diagnosed and corrected mechanical problems using blueprints, repair manuals or parts catalogs.
- Trained junior technicians on best practices for machine operation and repair.
- Conducted electrical repairs on motors, lighting systems, and other related components.
- Ensured proper functioning of facility's HVAC system by performing regular maintenance checks.
- Scheduled preventive maintenance programs to keep equipment in good working condition.
- Dismantled machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts.
- Ordered parts, supplies or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Inspected, operated or tested machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
- Estimated costs to repair machinery, equipment or building structures.
Maintenance Technician (Temp)
Navajo Housing Authority
Window Rock
01.2012 - 03.2013
- Cleaning, painting, and repairing surfaces and structures.
- Using applicable tools and equipment.
- Proper handling of chemicals.
- Inspecting facilities, equipment and other structures.
- Identifying and repairing/replacing unsafe equipment.
- Maintaining records and logs.
- Ensuring compliance with safety requirements.
- Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, co-workers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
- Repairs and maintains non-mechanical/electrical building systems and/or structures which includes replacing parts, repairing fixtures, and/or performing related duties.
- Paints interior and exterior surfaces; cleans and repairs surfaces; applies paint products.
- Inspects systems, equipment, and/or structures and ensures safety requirements are met.
- Prepares and monitors logs and operational records.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Laborer Helper
Bixby Electric
Albuquerque
12.2005 - 06.2008
- Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.
- Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.
- Assisted with diverse construction challenges to help team and customer.
- Organized and cleaned work area and tools.
- Loaded and unloaded equipment, supplies and materials from trucks or other vehicles.
- Assisted electricians with running wiring through walls or ceilings.
- Removed damaged materials and prepared surfaces for optimal installations.
- Removed debris from construction sites using brooms, shovels and wheelbarrows.
- Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
- Performed minor maintenance tasks on tools and equipment used in the job.
- Conducted daily inspections of tools to ensure they are in good working order.
- Completed measurements, layouts and job site preparation to reduce downtime.
- Operated hand-held power tools such as drills, saws, grinders, sanders and screwdrivers.
- Demonstrated best safety practices working at heights and lifting various objects.
- Lubricated, cleaned or repaired machinery or equipment..
- Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
- Mixed, poured, and spread concrete, asphalt gravel, and other materials.
- Installed junction boxes according to local building codes for support purposes.
- Utilized knowledge and equipment to test wiring and other system parts for electrical flow and function.
- Installed new electrical components, fixtures and motors.
- Resolved issues with existing systems and replaced malfunctioning parts.
- Installed outlets, switches, and circuit breakers according to code specifications.
- Followed electrical code manuals to install and repair electrical systems.
Education
High School Diploma -
UNM - Gallup
Gallup, NMSkills
- Equipment maintenance
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Preventive maintenance
- Electrical repairs
- HVAC systems
- Mechanical installations
- Inventory management
- Collaboration skills
- Safety compliance
- Construction skills
- Maintenance and repair
- Power tools usage
- Commercial construction experience
- MIG welding
- Maintenance scheduling
- Equipment installation
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Gallup McKinley County School District
05.2024 - 10.2024
Maintenance Technician
Navajo Housing Authority
01.2014 - 07.2021
Maintenance Technician (Temp)
Navajo Housing Authority
01.2012 - 03.2013
Laborer Helper
Bixby Electric
12.2005 - 06.2008
High School Diploma -
UNM - Gallup
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