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Jaylen A. Johnson

Jaylen A. Johnson

Gary,IN

Summary

Skilled individual with background in managing teams for automotive repair and preventive maintenance. Strong understanding of scheduling, workflow planning, and performance standards in the automotive industry. Implemented effective preventive maintenance programs, ensuring vehicle longevity and reliability. Known for leadership skills and commitment to maintaining high quality standards.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

East Chicago Planning Commissioner

City Of East Chicago
East Chicago, IN
04.2024 - Current
  • Review and approve documents, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, agreements, and other related items as necessary.
  • Attend regular meetings with constituents to discuss local issues and concerns.
  • Develop strategies to address public policy issues within the jurisdiction of the Commission.
  • Monitor progress of projects related to the Commission's goals and objectives.
  • Analyze data from surveys or public hearings to provide informed decisions made by fellow Commissioners.

Vehicle Maintenance Manager

City Of East Chicago
East Chiacgo, IN
07.2020 - Current
  • Maintain over 500 city vehicles and equipment, such as cars, trucks, garbage trucks, police cars, fire vehicles, lawnmowers, etc.
  • Create maintenance contracts.
  • Work with multiple vendors, suppliers, and companies on accomplishing visions and goals.
  • Develop and monitor preventive maintenance schedules for fleet vehicles/equipment.
  • Manage the ordering, inventory, and distribution of vehicle parts.
  • Supervise vendors and service departments in completing repair work on vehicles.
  • Review and approve invoices from vendors for repairs, supplies used in vehicle repairs.
  • Create detailed reports regarding completed maintenance services performed by vendors.
  • Coordinate with outside contractors for more complex repair tasks as needed.
  • Assigned specific duties to each vendor according to their individual strengths.
  • Delegate work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Monitor employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
  • Inspect completed work to assess quality and identify skill sets.
  • Schedule vehicle maintenance services as needed.
  • Research new vehicles and equipment for purchase.
  • Implement maintenance plans on newly acquired vehicles and equipment.

Facility Maintenance Worker

Pilot Flying J Travel Center
Cary, IN
06.2024 - 07.2024
  • Cleaned and maintained all equipment used in facility maintenance operations.
  • Inspected buildings' structures to determine the need for repairs or renovations.
  • Performed minor electrical repairs such as replacing fuses, light bulbs, and outlets.
  • Maintained clean showers for truck drivers.
  • Collected trash from facility grounds.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise, rotated products, and removed expired items from the shelves.
  • Answered customer inquiries about store policies and services.
  • Assisted in ordering inventory when necessary.
  • Inspected fuel pumps daily for proper functioning and safety hazards.
  • Washed laundry for drivers and facility use.
  • Built and maintained productive relationships with employees.
  • Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, sinks, countertops, mirrors, and floors.
  • Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets, and dusted surfaces.
  • Stocked supplies such as soap, toilet paper, and paper towels in restrooms.
  • Washed windows both inside and outside of the facility.

Part-Time Laborer

City Of East Chicago
East Chicago, IN
07.2016 - 04.2018
  • Worked with team members to ensure efficient workflow throughout the day.
  • Collected trash throughout city on garbage trucks.
  • Collected rubbish throughout city with crews and single-man operations.
  • Cut grass with ride-on lawn mowers.
  • Patched potholes throughout the city.
  • Operated multiple pieces of machinery.
  • Drove all vehicles.
  • Fulfilled various work orders with timeliness and efficiency.

Education

High School Diploma -

East Chicago Central High School
East Chicago, IN
06-2015

Some College (No Degree) - Industrial Engineering

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Gary, IN

Skills

  • Maintenance Strategy Development
  • Job Prioritizing
  • Personnel Management
  • Decision-Making
  • Safety Compliance
  • Collaborative Team Player
  • Strong Mechanical Understanding
  • Scheduling and Coordination
  • Workforce Skill Enhancement
  • Budgeting and cost control

Timeline

Facility Maintenance Worker

Pilot Flying J Travel Center
06.2024 - 07.2024

East Chicago Planning Commissioner

City Of East Chicago
04.2024 - Current

Vehicle Maintenance Manager

City Of East Chicago
07.2020 - Current

Part-Time Laborer

City Of East Chicago
07.2016 - 04.2018

High School Diploma -

East Chicago Central High School

Some College (No Degree) - Industrial Engineering

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Jaylen A. Johnson