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John Echols

Buford,GA

Summary

Focused professional knowledgeable about devising innovative solutions to diverse business concerns and goals. Strategic and forward-thinking leader with self-motivated and tactical mindset. Excellent relationship-building and critical thinking skills with determined and decisive nature.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Maintenance Technician/Custodian Supervisor

Athens Technical College
ATHENS, GA
08.2013 - Current
  • Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
  • Completed daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
  • Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair or maintenance.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Trained junior maintenance professionals on correct repair and cleaning procedures.
  • Adhered to company safety and OSHA procedures to minimize accidents.
  • Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and repair requirements.
  • Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters and multimeters.
  • Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
  • Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
  • Supervised supplies in inventory and submitted reorder requests.
  • Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
  • Monitored employee work tasks while installing, aligning and balancing new equipment for projects.
  • Perform maintenance of electrical systems (replace light bulbs, ballast, contactor and sockets, clean and repair circuit breaker panels etc.)

Head Custodian

Clarke County School District
ATHENS, GA
02.2006 - 03.2012
  • Reported vandalism or other damage to property to supervisor.
  • Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.
  • Mixed, used and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
  • Organized daily cleaning schedules for custodial team.
  • Ran variety of cleaning machines such as floor machines designed to strip, wax, extract and top scrub floors and carpets.
  • Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
  • Set up, arranged and removed decorations, tables, chairs, ladders and scaffolding to prepare facilities for large events.
  • Deep cleaned or replaced flooring, performing stripping, sealing and finishing tasks.
  • Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows and dusting.
  • Checked in and stocked inventory throughout facility.
  • Identified repair needs and major maintenance concerns, and escalated issues to management.
  • Used hand trucks or manually lifted supplies, equipment and heavy furniture.
  • Maintained floor cleaning and waxing equipment.
  • Promoted building security by locking doors and checking electrical appliances for safety hazards.
  • Supervised supplies in inventory and submitted reorder requests.

Education

Associate of Science - Electrical Systems

Athens Technical College
Athens, GA
05.2013

Skills

  • Schedule Preparation
  • Computer System Maintenance
  • Personnel Skill Assessments
  • Repair Requirements Determination
  • Safety Precautions

Certification

  • EPA HVAC Training -

Timeline

Maintenance Technician/Custodian Supervisor

Athens Technical College
08.2013 - Current

Head Custodian

Clarke County School District
02.2006 - 03.2012

Associate of Science - Electrical Systems

Athens Technical College
John Echols