Joseph Wilkins
Washington DC
Summary
I am a dedicated and skilled tradesman with experience in electrical work, electronic systems, facility maintenance, and management. As a foreman in my EEST class at Lincoln Tech, I lead with accountability, problem-solving skills, and a passion for excellence. My expertise includes installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and electronic systems, performing light HVAC and plumbing repairs, and assisting other contractors and vendors to ensure successful project completion. In previous roles, I enhanced workplace safety, system performance, and efficiency through quality workmanship. With strong knowledge of industry codes, adaptability, and team collaboration, I am driven to achieve my life goals and provide for my family, including my two sons, as I graduate and advance my career.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Facility Worker
Georgetown University
Washington, DC
08.2024 - Current
- Maintained records of daily cleaning activities and equipment usage.
- Performed minor repairs on facility equipment such as replacing lightbulbs or filters.
- Recorded facilities work in official logs and meticulously tracked and followed recommended maintenance schedules to keep company operating smoothly and meeting customer needs.
- Performed building and equipment maintenance and repairs by doing heating, ventilation, air conditioning, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, vehicular and machinery work.
- Inspected facilities and proactively detected and diagnosed potential or actual maintenance or repair needs by listening, looking and using precision measuring and testing instruments.
- Managed replacement parts inventory using electronic tracking system to pinpoint current parts levels, flag shortages and initiate reordering promptly to avoid production interruptions.
- Implemented troubleshooting techniques to resolve issue.
- Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
- Planned and laid out repair work using diagrams, drawings or schematic diagrams.
- Repaired machines, equipment or structures using tools or equipment.
- Adjusted devices or control instruments using hand tools, levels or straightedges.
- Ordered parts, supplies or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
- Aligned and balanced new equipment after installation.
- Set up and operated machine tools to repair or fabricate jigs, fixtures or tools.
- Recorded type and cost of maintenance or repair work.
- Performed routine maintenance by inspecting drives, motors or belts.
- Installed equipment to improve energy or operational efficiency of residential or commercial buildings.
- Installed and maintained electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures in accordance with local codes and regulations.
- Used hand tools such as wire strippers, cutters to prepare wires for connections to boxes, terminals.
- Tested electrical systems to ensure proper functioning and safety.
- Identified potential hazards in the workplace and implemented corrective measures accordingly.
- Responded quickly to emergency repair requests from staff or customers.
- Performed preventative maintenance on equipment and machinery to ensure proper operation.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and building codes.
- Assisted in the installation of new equipment according to manufacturer instructions.
- Operated a variety of hand tools and power tools for various maintenance activities.
Custodian
W Harris GSC
Fort Myer, VA
11.2023 - Current
- Replacing light bulbs and repairing or replacing faulty electrical outlets; performing minor plumbing repairs such as unclogging toilets.
- Maintaining the security of the building by locking doors after hours; ensuring all entrances are closed securely.
- Inspecting buildings for safety hazards or damages that need to be addressed; reporting any issues to management immediately.
- Operating floor buffers, pressure washers, carpet cleaners, vacuums, ladders, snow blowers, leaf blowers safely.
- Recycling materials whenever possible in accordance with company policy and local disposal regulations.
- Performing general maintenance tasks such as painting walls or fixing broken fixtures; changing filters on HVAC units periodically.
- Responding quickly to emergency situations such as flooding or spills in order to minimize damage to property or injury to personnel.
- Monitoring inventory levels of consumable items like toiletries and garbage bags throughout the facility and restocking shelves accordingly.
- Ensured that all equipment was properly stored after use.
- Completing daily logs detailing work performed each day; updating records of supplies used during shifts.
- Maintained accountability for building keys, master keys and access cards.
- Inspected exterior and interior of building for service issues and reported damages and needed repairs to supervisor.
- Notified building managers about needed repairs to maintain public safety.
- Followed company uniform, performance and security policies with every job.
- Addressed minor maintenance issues, reporting more serious conditions to supervisors for attention from maintenance technicians.
Maintenance Technician
DC Ground Work
Washington, DC
06.2016 - 07.2019
- Monitored inventory levels of replacement parts and supplies needed for repairs.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using visual inspections and test instruments.
- Provided technical support to production staff for machine troubleshooting needs.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Trained junior technicians on best practices for machine operation and repair.
- Conducted electrical repairs on motors, lighting systems, and other related components.
- Ensured proper functioning of facility's HVAC system by performing regular maintenance checks.
- Troubleshot complex electrical and mechanical issues with minimal downtime.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
- Assisted in the installation of new machinery and equipment.
- Worked closely with engineering team to develop innovative solutions for existing problems.
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities performed.
Education
Electrical Electronic Systems Technology -
Lincoln Technical Institute
Columbia, MD11.2024
High School Diploma -
Anacostia HighSchool
Washington, DC06-2016
Skills
- Limited-Energy Network Installations
- Video system
- Circuit breakers and fuses
- Broadband
- Rack assembly
- Maintenance and repair
- Media management systems
- Conduit bending
- Wireways raceways and fittings
- Introduction to electrical circuit
- Electrical theory
- Electrical test equipment
- Conductors and cables
- Pull and junction boxes
- Introduction to the national electrical code
- Grounding and bonding
- Residential wiring
- Control systems and fundamental concepts
- Motors: theory and application
- Introduction to construction drawings
- Device boxes
- Basic electrical construction drawings
- Cable tray
- Maintenance expertise
- HVAC systems
- Energy management
- Building inspection
- Electrical
- Mechanical aptitude
- Power tool operation
- Mechanical maintenance
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Appliance repair
- Building automation
Certification
- CDL Human Trafficking Awareness Training Certificate, Washington, DC
- Arc Flash
- Confined Space
Miscellaneous
Ramset Certification, 11/01/24, Columbia, MD
Timeline
Facility Worker
Georgetown University
08.2024 - Current
Custodian
W Harris GSC
11.2023 - Current
Maintenance Technician
DC Ground Work
06.2016 - 07.2019
Electrical Electronic Systems Technology -
Lincoln Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Anacostia HighSchool