John Dechert
Ocean Gate,NJ
Summary
5 years in the US ARMY ENGINEERS building roads, buildings all manner of field obstacles.
35 years of general construction in both residential and commercial settings.
30 years as a rotating equipment mechanic.
Journeyman machinits.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Shop Foreman
A & D Pump
Avenel, NJ
07.2020 - Current
- Used hand and power tools, equipment, and instruments accurately.
- Oversaw maintenance and repair of shop equipment.
- Trained and coached employees to improve performance and skills.
- Directed daily operations of team of Number technicians and shop professionals.
- Verified safe and proper operation of wide range of power tools, equipment and instruments.
- Conducted thorough inspections of completed work, ensuring all projects met or exceeded company and client expectations before final delivery.
- Increased shop efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and organizing work areas.
- Managed materials inside shop and at job locations.
- Maintained open lines of communication with upper management regarding shop updates, challenges faced, and potential opportunities for growth or improvement.
- Reduced machine downtime by performing regular maintenance checks and addressing issues promptly.
- Addressed customer concerns in a timely manner, upholding the company''s reputation for excellent customer service.
- Supervised all aspects of project completion from initial planning stages through final execution, meeting or exceeding client expectations consistently.
Owner Operator
JD Home Improvements
Carteret, NJ
06.1999 - 11.2015
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing high-quality services and timely communication.
- Performed install of new electrical components along with required modifications of existing systems. To include light fixtures, outlets, switches and new circuits.
- Ensured compliance with relevant regulations, maintaining proper documentation and licensing requirements.
- Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
- Installation of drywall with tape and spackle.
- Prepared and painted walls and cielings.
- Repaired and I stalled new plumbing fixtures and piping including faucets, sinks, tubs, toilets. Water supply and drain lines and cabinets.
- Installed wall and floor coverings. Tile, laminate, hardwood and paint.
- Installed base, crown and door mouldings.
- Prepared surface and Installed brick paver stones and concrete sidewalk and patios.
- Framed and insulated walls.
Skills
Interior and exterior painting
Drywall installation, taping, sparkling and repair
Carpentry: install of doors, mouldings, flooring and general framing
Electrical: replacement of switches, outlets, lighting fixtures and circuit breakers
Plumbing: installation of all bathroom and kitchen fixtures, copper pipe sweating and pvc pipe install
General mechanical repairs: pumps, railings, stairs, concrete
Timeline
Shop Foreman
A & D Pump
07.2020 - Current
Owner Operator
JD Home Improvements
06.1999 - 11.2015