John Cools
spirit lake,ID
Summary
Reliable maintenance leader with experience coordinating repairs, training staff, and resolving urgent service issues. Strengths include problem solving, attention to detail, and compliance with building codes. Ready to support safe, and well-maintained facilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Maintenance Technician
NAI Black Realty
Spokane, Washington
04.2021 - 09.2026
- Led maintenance tasks and guided junior technicians on site.
- Oversaw technicians and delegated duties.
- Monitored work order completion and worked with other team members on complex projects.
- Provided technical guidance to junior technicians in the team.
- Inspected and diagnosed malfunctioning heating, cooling, ventilation, and refrigeration systems.
- Oversaw predictive and preventive maintenance of equipment.
- Maintained accurate records of all performed maintenance activities.
- Created and assigned work orders, delegated tasks, and supervised work.
- Responded to tenant repair requests and service calls promptly.
- Repaired doors, fixtures, lighting, and common area equipment.
- Repaired clogged drains and leaking pipes to maintain plumbing systems.
- Enforced safety practices and followed building codes during maintenance work.
- Conducted regular inspections of building facilities to identify potential issues or hazards.
- Inspected, replaced and repaired defective parts and completed preventive maintenance.
- Monitored inventory levels of spare parts and supplies required for maintenance operations.
- Operated scissor lifts and man lifts for maintenance actions on overhead vapor lighting.
- Trained staff on proper use of tools and equipment related to maintenance work.
- Performed scheduled cleaning duties in accordance with safety protocols.
- Installed new fixtures, appliances, and machinery.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Changed HVAC filters and cleaned condensation drains to perform preventive maintenance on HVAC systems.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations in the workplace.
- Landscaped and maintained grounds, watering, mowing grass, and trimming hedges.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations in the workplace.
Education
Welding fabrication
North Idaho College
Coeur D'alene, IDSkills
- Building maintenance
- Scissor lift operation
- Articulating lift operation
- Electrical systems
- Emergency repairs
- Flooring
- Painting
- Landscaping
- Grounds upkeep
- Tool usage
- Time management
- Team supervision
- Employee training
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Lead Maintenance Technician
NAI Black Realty
04.2021 - 09.2026
Welding fabrication
North Idaho College