JORGE CALDERON
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Dedicated maintenance professional with extensive experience in apartment make-ready and groundskeeping. Currently serving as a temporary make-ready technician, successfully prepared 56 apartment homes for occupancy while upholding stringent quality standards and meeting move-in deadlines. Eight years of military service provide a strong foundation in safety, accountability, and technical troubleshooting skills. Committed to delivering exceptional results and enhancing the living experience for residents.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Temporary Make-Ready Technician
Birchway Quarry Falls
01.2026 - Current
- Prepared and turned 56 apartment homes for resident move-ins while meeting quality and occupancy standards.
- Completed inspections, repairs, cleaning, painting, touch-ups, and final quality checks for vacant units.
- Performed major drywall restoration including patching, finishing, texturing, painting, and final cleaning.
- Removed and installed appliances in 4 apartment homes.
- Assisted with water extraction and restoration efforts in 3 units impacted by flooding.
- Participated in winterization projects to protect property systems and infrastructure.
- Maintained grounds, breezeways, amenity areas, and common spaces through cleaning and property upkeep.
Operations Specialist
U.S. Navy
04.2016 - 04.2024
- Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on complex electronic and operational systems.
- Conducted inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, testing, and system readiness evaluations.
- Maintained detailed maintenance records and operational documentation.
- Enforced safety standards, hazardous material procedures, and equipment accountability.
- Collaborated with engineering and operations teams to ensure mission readiness.
Crew Leader
Sanford Oil
08.2014 - 03.2016
- Supervised field technicians and ensured compliance with safety standards.
- Performed equipment inspections and preventive maintenance.
- Managed inventory, fuel procurement, and material costs.
Education
Microelectronics Manufacturing And Nanotechnology -
Penn State University
University Park, PAAssociate Degree - Culinary Arts
Culinary Institute of America
Skills
- Make-Ready Operations
- Drywall Repair & Texture/Paint
- Appliance installation
- Pressure washing
- Pool maintenance
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Appliance Installation
- Preventive Maintenance
- Property Inspections
- Grounds Maintenance
- Safety Compliance
- Resident Relations
Timeline
Temporary Make-Ready Technician
Birchway Quarry Falls
01.2026 - Current
Operations Specialist
U.S. Navy
04.2016 - 04.2024
Crew Leader
Sanford Oil
08.2014 - 03.2016
Microelectronics Manufacturing And Nanotechnology -
Penn State University
Associate Degree - Culinary Arts
Culinary Institute of America