JOSE SORTO BARRERA
Hyattsville,MD
Summary
Maintenance engineer specializing in HVAC support, electrical troubleshooting, and comprehensive facility repairs. Experienced in preventive maintenance strategies that support reliable building performance. Strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and prioritizing tasks for operational excellence.
Overview
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1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Engineer
PMM Companies
Rockville, MD
10.2021 - Current
- Performed preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment, including belt replacement, coil cleaning, and filter replacement, to ensure optimal system performance.
- Install, replace, and repair light fixtures, LED lighting, ballasts, outlets, switches, GFCI receptacles, and electrical devices.
- Troubleshot electrical components, including lighting and outlets, to ensure proper functionality. Lighting, exit signs, light switches and outlets.
- Ability to solve problems and apply creative solutions to keep equipment and property in proper condition.
- Manage workload and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and maintain operational efficiency.
- Expertise with general repairs such as drywall, wall patching, blocking, and painting.
- Excellent knowledge of hand and power tool usage and maintenance.
- Replace and remove commercial urinals, toilets and sinks and well as bathroom stalls and hardware.
- Perform maintenance & replace urinals, toilets & automatic sink faucets.
- Operate drain cleaning equipment including augers and K-50 machines to clear main lines.
- Acquired knowledge of plumbing accessories, including Zurn and Sloan products, to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Gained knowledge of Building Automation Systems (BAS) to enhance monitoring and control of building operations.
Security Officer
Gryphons Executive Protection And Security Agency
College Park, MD
09.2016 - 10.2023
- Identified violators and escorted departing personnel to guard against theft of property
- Gathered information, identified and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints
- Personal body guard of high priority clients.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites
- Performed deep searches and pat-downs to look for unauthorized materials and items such as weapons
- Supported criminal investigations by collaborating fully with local law enforcement representatives.
Mover/Driver Helper
Metropolitan Moving And Storage
Laurel, MD
07.2018 - 08.2021
- Arranged packages on truck to achieve best use of storage space and to minimize damage
- Prevented damage to packages and products by correctly securing loads
- Exhibited good attendance, work habits and willingness to learn job functions
- Loaded products or packages onto trucks and organized items according to preset sorting procedures
- Secured products on truck with use of straps, load bars and bulkhead attachment points
- Used proper safety techniques and gear such as lifting straps to move items off truck
- Used pallet jacks, handcarts and dollies to transport products to truck and to customers
- Displayed very good communication and customer service skills
- Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northwestern High School
Hyattsville, MD06-2012
Skills
- HVAC system diagnostics
- Electrical systems repair
- Preventive maintenance
- Plumbing maintenance
- Commercial facility maintenance
- Generator maintenance
- Power tool usage
- Safety compliance
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
LANGUAGES
Spanish, Bilingual
Certification
- Universal EPA 608
Timeline
Maintenance Engineer
PMM Companies
10.2021 - Current
Mover/Driver Helper
Metropolitan Moving And Storage
07.2018 - 08.2021
Security Officer
Gryphons Executive Protection And Security Agency
09.2016 - 10.2023
High School Diploma -
Northwestern High School