Joseph Grice
Chicago,IL
Summary
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft software, operating systems and Office applications 5 years of working in a Help Desk environment Set up small networks.
Versatile Journeyman Electrician with hands-on and management experience in electrical construction. Offering exceptional knowledge of system installation. Dependable and skilled in diagnosis and resolution of malfunctioning and poorly performing electrical systems. Offering history of high quality, on-schedule work demonstrated over 10 years of experience.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Electrician
IBEW Local 134
Chicago, IL
12.2019 - Current
- Repaired and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits, and motors.
- Assisted in training apprentice electricians, sharing knowledge, techniques, and best practices for success in the trade.
- Collaborated with other tradespeople to complete complex projects efficiently and meet deadlines.
- Performed troubleshooting to determine issues and appropriate action to complete tasks and provide quality installations.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics, and diagrams of project requirements and initiated appropriate electrical installations.
- Completed rough-in, termination, and underground work.
- Read technical drawings, diagrams and project documentation to make accurate decisions about electrical system installations and repair work.
- Tested electrical systems and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance.
- Verified problems, investigated faults, and troubleshot solutions to enhance installations.
- Diagnosed issues and developed effective solutions.
- Interpreted electrical codes and diagrams to complete electrical repair and installation tasks.
- Troubleshooted systems and repaired equipment, ensuring compliance with all established guidelines.
Apprentice
IBEW Local 134
Chicago, IL
01.2015 - 12.2019
- Worked under guidance of experienced professionals to learn trade best practices and techniques.
- Demonstrated eagerness to learn by asking questions and seeking clarification when necessary.
- Enhanced practical skills by assisting experienced professionals in various tasks.
- Pulled wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors.
- Organized materials and tools in to maintain clean and neat work areas.
- Followed all safety procedures and guidelines to promote safety while working on electrical systems.
- Acquired valuable hands-on experience with various types of wiring systems by assisting experienced electricians in diverse installation projects.
- Understood and used proper tools and equipment to install and maintain electrical systems.
- Assisted in the successful completion of various commercial and residential projects by providing reliable support to journeyman electricians.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers and other components to create working electrical systems.
- Helped complete system installations, digging trenches, and breaking up concrete.
- Kept tools and materials organized, contributing to a clean and safe work area for all team members throughout each project's duration.
- Learned and followed latest electrical codes and regulations to deliver compliant electrical systems.
Premise Tech, Supervisor
At&T
Chicago, IL
01.2011 - 03.2011
- ($15.75, hr)
- Tracy Vega, Educate customers on service features and functionality
- Verify all services are working correctly
- Install and rearrange inside wires
Lab Technician/Help Desk
08.2007 - 08.2009
- 00/hr-36/hrs
- Per wk
- Assigned to repair, upgrade and replace any defective computer hardware and software ~ provided hands-on and over the phone technical support for students and building staff (35O+
- End users) ~ Troubleshoot and logged hardware/software issues ~ Built numerous new computers labs for both Apple and Windows hardware ~ Configured and deployed ghost images of Windows XP, Office, and other Microsoft applications ~ Networked and maintained printers
Intern, Network Administrator
Michael Barlow Center
Chicago, IL.
05.2009 - 07.2009
- Hrs unpaid)
- Matthew Wiley, , (312) 226-6270 ex
- 20
- You may contact ~ Taught PC Basics skills to members of the St
- Leonard`s Program ~ lnstructed students on the various hardware parts of a computer, Navigated students in Microsoft Office Programs such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint ~ Explained the basics of Internet Explorer
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - Information Technology
International Academy of Design and Technology
Chicago, ILSkills
- Mac OS X
- Microsoft Windows 2k
- Microsoft Windows 2003
- Microsoft Windows XP
- Microsoft Windows Vista
- Microsoft Windows 7
- UNIX
- HTML
- SQL
- Java
- Office 2003
- Office 7
- Symantec Ghost
- VMware ACE Enterprise
- Dell
- HP
- Servers
- Cisco VoIP Systems Switches
- Routers
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Conduit Bending
- Blueprint Reading
- Electrical Code Knowledge
- Circuit Installation
- Hand and power tools
- Electrical testing
Timeline
Journeyman Electrician
IBEW Local 134
12.2019 - Current
Apprentice
IBEW Local 134
01.2015 - 12.2019
Premise Tech, Supervisor
At&T
01.2011 - 03.2011
Intern, Network Administrator
Michael Barlow Center
05.2009 - 07.2009
Lab Technician/Help Desk
08.2007 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Applied Science - Information Technology
International Academy of Design and Technology