Joseph Rowand
Munford,TN
Summary
Adaptable professional with 10 years of experience in various trades and a proven knowledge of equipment operation. Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill the available role at your company.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Elevator Technician
United Elevator Service
Memphis, TN
08.2023 - Current
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of emerging trends in the elevator industry to provide better service solutions to clients.
- Maintained strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of spare parts at competitive prices.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and standards through meticulous documentation of maintenance activities.
- Enhanced elevator safety by conducting thorough inspections and preventative maintenance on a regular basis.
- Developed comprehensive preventive maintenance plans tailored to each client''s specific needs, reducing equipment downtime significantly.
- Effectively managed inventory of tools and replacement parts, ensuring availability for emergency repairs when needed.
- Streamlined work processes by implementing effective troubleshooting techniques for faster fault diagnosis.
- Conducted hands-on workshops for building staff, empowering them with basic troubleshooting skills for minor elevator issues.
- Supported sales team by providing technical assistance during client consultations, leading to increased revenue generation opportunities.
- Increased customer satisfaction by promptly addressing and resolving elevator malfunctions and breakdowns.
- Improved efficiency of elevator operations by optimizing and fine-tuning control systems.
- Upgraded outdated elevator systems with modern components, enhancing performance and reliability.
- Installed elevators, escalators and moving sidewalks at different businesses across [Location].
- Repaired or replaced faulty components to return elevator or escalator to fully operational status.
- Dismantled elevator or escalator units to remove and replace defective parts.
- Completed thorough tests of installed systems to verify safety systems and correct operation.
- Conducted preventive maintenance and inspections to comply with building codes.
- Serviced installed elevator or escalator to maintain proper functioning and prevent mechanical or electrical issues.
- Tested newly installed equipment to meet safety regulations.
- Wired control panels and electric motors to manage [Type] system operation.
- Read and interpreted blueprints to determine layout of system components and select equipment for installation or repair.
- Evaluated construction projects to determine compliance with external standards or regulations.
- Assembled elevator cars by installing platform, walls and doors.
- Worked with prefabricated sections of frameworks, rails and other components to create specified dimensions.
- Completed preventive maintenance on machines to enhance production and maintain quality.
Plumbing Technician
Choate's Air Conditioning And Plumbing
Collierville, TN
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Maintained, installed, repaired and altered piping systems, plumbing fixtures, traps and soil waste and vent pipes.
- Performed routine maintenance of plumbing systems in residential and commercial buildings.
- Installed, repaired and maintained water, gas and sewer systems.
- Maximized equipment lifespan through proper installation techniques, ensuring long-lasting functionality for clients'' investment.
- Ensured safety compliance by adhering to local and federal regulations while performing tasks.
- Minimized property damage during repair work by employing best practices in water mitigation techniques.
- Enhanced system efficiency by conducting regular maintenance checks on plumbing systems.
- Streamlined project completion by effectively coordinating with team members, suppliers, and clients.
- Reduced callbacks by troubleshooting and diagnosing complex plumbing problems accurately.
- Optimized system performance by identifying potential issues during routine inspections and implementing preventive measures.
- Executed plumbing services in tight quarters and easily bent, squatted, crawled, climbed and reached.
- Documented cost of plumbing repairs and kept precise records of time and material.
- Boosted productivity through timely completion of projects within budget constraints.
- Worked non-standard and on-call hours and weekends on rotational basis and patiently focused on customer needs.
- Supported business growth by providing expert advice on plumbing solutions and product recommendations to clients.
- Improved customer satisfaction by promptly addressing and resolving plumbing issues.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and customers.
- Upheld company reputation for quality workmanship by consistently delivering high-quality installations and repairs.
- Mastered and adhered to plumbing codes, installation requirements and governmental regulations.
- Continued plumbing education and kept abreast of industry updates and improvements to best serve client needs.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by following established safety procedures during all tasks.
- Provided emergency response services for urgent situations such as burst pipes or sewage backups, reinforcing the company''s commitment to client satisfaction.
- Fostered positive relationships with clients through professional demeanor, prompt response, and transparent communication about project scope and cost estimates.
- Assisted colleagues in handling complex assignments or tackling challenging situations as a supportive team player.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
- Set up appliances like water heaters, filters, and dishwashers with correct settings to maximize performance.
- Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Inspected sewers and piping systems to assess quality and condition.
- Used clamps and brackets to attach pipes to walls, structures and fixtures.
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
- Assisted with repairs to steam, drainage, and sewer lines.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
Owner
R&R Construction
Millington, TN
02.2017 - 09.2020
- Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Expanded product offerings by researching market trends and identifying potential growth opportunities.
- Maintained clean and organized job sites, contributing to a safe working environment for all employees.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Completed construction projects on time by adhering to strict deadlines and prioritizing tasks appropriately.
- Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
- Operated heavy machinery efficiently, ensuring timely progress on construction projects while minimizing risk of accidents or damage.
- Installed new structures, updated systems and replaced worn components to bring buildings up to current codes.
Skills
- Clean or lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, or other parts of machinery
- Adjust functional parts of devices or control instruments, using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, or straightedges
- Repair or replace defective equipment parts, using hand tools and power tools, and reassemble equipment
- Order parts, supplies, and equipment from catalogs and suppliers, or obtain them from storerooms
- Dismantle devices to access and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools
- Plan and lay out repair work, using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals, or schematic diagrams
- Operate cutting torches or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts
- Paint or repair roofs, windows, doors, floors, woodwork, plaster, drywall, or other parts of building structures
- Provide grounds keeping services, such as landscaping and snow removal
- Perform general cleaning of buildings or properties
- Set up and operate machine tools to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs, fixtures, or tools
- Align and balance new equipment after installation
- Train and manage maintenance personnel and subcontractors
- Lay brick to repair or maintain buildings, walls, arches, or other structures
- Install equipment to improve the energy or operational efficiency of residential or commercial buildings
- Move levers, depress foot pedals, and turn dials to operate power machinery, such as power shovels, stripping shovels, scraper loaders, or backhoes
- Set up or inspect equipment prior to operation
- Become familiar with digging plans, machine capabilities and limitations, and with efficient and safe digging procedures in a given application
- Operate machinery to perform activities such as backfilling excavations, vibrating or breaking rock or concrete, or making winter roads
- Lubricate, adjust, or repair machinery and replace parts, such as gears, bearings, or bucket teeth
- Move materials over short distances, such as around a construction site, factory, or warehouse
- Receive written or oral instructions regarding material movement or excavation
- Adjust dig face angles for varying overburden depths and set lengths
- Drive machines to work sites
- Perform manual labor to prepare or finish sites, such as shoveling materials by hand
- Direct ground workers engaged in activities such as moving stakes or markers, or changing positions of towers
- Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment, according to specified procedures
- Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications
Timeline
Elevator Technician
United Elevator Service
08.2023 - Current
Plumbing Technician
Choate's Air Conditioning And Plumbing
09.2021 - 08.2023
Owner
R&R Construction
02.2017 - 09.2020