Jesse Beard
Lancaster,Ca.
Summary
Hardworking and passionate employee with 20+ years of experience skilled in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC and construction maintenance. Comfortable troubleshooting and performing diagnostics and working with sense of urgency. Committed to providing excellent customer service through warm and welcome environment and caring attitude. Dependable, a dedicated team player and a top performer who is consistently meeting project deadlines and budget goals. Well-organized planner with good multitasking and time management skills and is knowledgeable about the importance of quality work and preventive maintenance.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Building and Equipment Maintenance Worker, AVRC
Los Angeles County Antelope Valley Rehabilitation Center
09.2012 - Current
- Responsible for performing a variety of semi skilled and skilled maintenance and construction duties that include; Plumbing, Carpentry, HVAC, Electrical, tile setting, Construction Maintenance, and Equipment Mechanic.
- Plumbing specific duties include but not limited to installing fixtures, toilets, faucets, sinks, valves, supply lines, waste lines, and drains.
- Soldering and welding to piping for new installs or making repairs to existing pipes
- Locating blockages in lines and using either plungers, hand augers or large machine snakes to remove blockage
- Remove and Install water heaters, filters, hot and cold water lines, gas lines and vent lines
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
- Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
- Implemented maintenance and repair for fixtures, water mains, natural gas, fire systems and backflow preventers.
- In addition I Install, assemble and disassemble machinery and equipment such as laundry machines (i.e., washers, dryers, tumblers, ironers etc.), kitchen appliances/machinery (dishwashers, gas stoves, gas ovens, refrigerators, mixers, meat slicers, broilers, ice machines, etc.), miscellaneous equipment in a health setting and air conditioning equipment (i.e., pumps, fans, motors, compressors and electrical components) and make any repairs or adjustments as needed
- Carpentry duties include but mot limited to skillfully installing cabinetry, doors, windows, flooring materials, framing, drywall, ceilings, trim, moldings, office furniture, and installed insulation
- Repaired existing structures such as staircases, decks, or door frames with precision to extend their lifespan without compromising structural integrity or aesthetics.
- Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
- Specialized in foundations, framing and finish carpentry.
- Inspected buildings to identify repair needs.
- HVAC duties includes but not limited to installing or making repairs to motors, pumps, fans, blowers, gas valves, burners, thermostats, fuses and all other electrical components.
- Performed comprehensive preventative maintenance on various types of HVAC equipment, prolonging their lifespan.
- Routinely calibrated thermostats for accurate temperature control settings that maintained comfortable environments
- Performed troubleshooting on HVAC systems to determine root cause of issues.
- Conducted maintenance service on HVAC systems to increase life expectancy of equipment and prevent costly repair work.
- Repaired and replaced motors, bearings and belts.
- Maintained boilers, hot water systems, gas heating equipment and food service equipment.
- Electrical duties includes but not limited to installing or repairing of wiring, circuit breakers, outlets/switches, light fixtures, electrical appliances, machinery, branch circuits, fuses, operating a bucket truck or similar equipment, and handling of heavy equipment.
- Installed electrical wiring through conduits and holes in both flooring and walls.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
- Performed routine and complex maintenance and repairs on various electrical equipment.
- Assisted with emergency and scheduled shutdowns while performing regular electrical duties.
- Installed ground leads and connected power cables to equipment.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.
- Demonstrated expertise in use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors, and wire and cable cutters to complete fast-paced work.
- Installed/repaired 120/208 volt systems, 240 and 480 volt 3 phase systems.
- In addition to construction duties I make diagnoses and repairs to malfunctioning equipment such as gas and electric golf carts, chainsaws, weed eaters, riding lawn mowers, and heavy machinery (i.e., tractors, forklifts)
- Supported the development of accurate project estimates by providing input on materials needed, labor requirements, and timeline expectations for various jobs.
- Makes any adjustments or repairs to a variety of agricultural, road construction, park maintenance equipment, and other various crafts
- Works with a variety of hand tools and measuring equipment on a daily basis
- Currently drives to various work sites to make repairs, installs as needed
- Conduct walkthrough of all fire hydrants within facility including fire hoses and extinguishers; Makes any adjustments or repairs as needed
- Maintains facility fire alarm system with 5 stations and makes adjustment or repairs to ensure it is operating correctly
- Operates wood and metal working equipment
- Assist a crew in various jobs or work independently on work orders given
- Maintain files and records on worked completed as required
- Perform and complete required walkthrough of the facility when requested
- Maintain fleet vehicles and off-road equipment
- Assist in coordinating, supervising, and participating in jobs throughout the facility
- Meet with and assist the coordination of work performed by contractors all the way through completion
- Research, collect bids and build orders for material needed to make repairs on all building and equipment items and enters it into the OLR system
- Currently an approved OLR user
- Also have Knowledge in repairing and fabricating locks and repining for Schlage systems.
Maintenance-Painter
Facility management inc.
04.2008 - 09.2011
- Assessed and estimated all requirements for completion of maintenance painting for multiple facilities
- Prepared all surfaces on both interior and exterior components of facilities for application of paint and other covering materials
- Skills include applying and furnishing drywall compound (mud and tape) to damaged areas, sanding and finishing, applying fillers and base coats and final coats
- Matched, blended and tinted paint to match existing surfaces
- Mastered techniques using brushes, rollers, spray guns (which include gas airless, HVLP sprayers and plural component) and other means of application.
Construction Superintendent
Pearly gate estates inc.
07.2002 - 02.2008
- Managed subcontractors effectively, ensuring timely completion of tasks and high-quality workmanship.
- Completed projects within budget constraints by negotiating favorable terms with suppliers and monitoring expenses closely.
- Enhanced safety on job sites by conducting regular inspections and enforcing compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Improved project efficiency by implementing effective scheduling and resource allocation strategies.
- Streamlined communication among team members, leading to increased productivity and better collaboration.
- Delivered projects ahead of schedule by developing efficient construction processes and coordinating teams effectively.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.
- Coordinated pre-construction activities such as site assessments, permitting procedures, and material procurement to expedite the start of new projects effectively.
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Scheduled subcontractors, consultants and vendors to coordinate completion of jobs and tasks.
- Assisted owners and project manager in budgeting, bidding and award of subcontractors.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
Paint/Signage-Technician
Jim O'neal Distributing
12.2000 - 01.2003
- Laid out and built silk screen, laid out and cut stencils
- Mixed, matched and blended paint enamels
- Utilized computer hardware and software to layout and select typography for printed sign material and generated lettering for signs
- Fed and operated semi-automatic sign painting machines, and vinyl lettering baking machines
- Repaired large traffic signs in the field using paint and reflective adhesive.
Maintenance Painter
Oxford Inn Hotel
11.1998 - 11.2000
- Prepared rooms to include fixtures, walls, furniture, doors, windows, ceilings, for painting: removed old paints and rusting, using appropriate tools and equipment such as sandpaper, electric sanders, liquid painter removers, and scraper: repaired small holes and cracks, using putty, caulking, spackle and plaster; applied tape to seams of dry wall; matched and mixed paints and stains as necessary
- Painted rooms applied appropriate coatings or stains to the interior, exterior and/or edges, using tools and equipment such as but not limited to brushes, rollers, spray guns, ladders and scaffolding; used a two way radio
- Cleaned brushes, rollers, and spray guns and made minor repairs to equipment
- Performed related work as required.
Education
High School Diploma -
Quartz Hill High School
Quartz Hill, CA09.2000
Skills
- Construction Management
- HVAC Knowledge
- Residential Construction
- Plumbing/Electrical/Carpentry
- Equipment Operation
- Hand and Power Tools
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
References
- Robert Brady, 661-223-8887, Professional
- Justin Duggane, 818-585-9710, Professional
Timeline
Building and Equipment Maintenance Worker, AVRC
Los Angeles County Antelope Valley Rehabilitation Center
09.2012 - Current
Maintenance-Painter
Facility management inc.
04.2008 - 09.2011
Construction Superintendent
Pearly gate estates inc.
07.2002 - 02.2008
Paint/Signage-Technician
Jim O'neal Distributing
12.2000 - 01.2003
Maintenance Painter
Oxford Inn Hotel
11.1998 - 11.2000
High School Diploma -
Quartz Hill High School
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