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JOSH C. JOLSTEAD
Grand Terrace,CA
Summary
Versatile maintenance professional with expertise in plumbing, irrigation, and facility upkeep. Demonstrated ability to inspect and troubleshoot operational issues while coordinating repairs. Committed to delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring safe, well-maintained environments for public use.
Overview
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Custodian
Colton Joint Unified School District
09.2021 - Current
- Directed daily activities of custodial staff, ensuring completion of cleaning and maintenance tasks safely and efficiently.
- Inspected school buildings and facilities for maintenance needs, identifying safety hazards and conditions requiring repair.
- Monitored fixtures and surrounding areas for leaks, water damage, and drainage issues, taking immediate action when necessary.
- Managed water leak responses, executing cleanup procedures to minimize hazards and prevent property damage.
- Replaced sprinkler heads and conducted basic irrigation repairs to ensure effective water distribution.
- Submitted work requests for specialized maintenance on plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems as needed.
- Communicated facility conditions and maintenance priorities with administrators and school personnel to address urgent concerns.
- Maintained safe, clean, and functional environments for students, staff, and the public while managing multiple responsibilities.
Grounds Maintenance Technician
Mainstream Enterprise
07.2010 - Current
- Maintain grounds, irrigation systems, landscaping, and property infrastructure at multiple managed properties.
- Inspected, troubleshot, repaired, and adjusted irrigation and sprinkler systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Replaced sprinkler heads and valves, repairing irrigation components to maintain proper water flow and system functionality.
- Install, program, and adjust irrigation timers and maintain watering schedules according to property requirements.
- Identify irrigation leaks, damaged lines, malfunctioning valves, and areas requiring repair or adjustment.
- Work with irrigation piping and related water-system components.
- Operate hand tools, power tools, landscaping equipment, and maintenance equipment safely and efficiently.
- Perform drainage-related maintenance, including cleaning and maintaining drains and rain gutters.
- Maintain lawns, planter beds, shrubs, trees, and landscaped areas using appropriate tools and equipment.
- Apply approved fertilizer, weed-control products, and other landscape treatments while following safety requirements.
- Executed pest control measures to protect landscaped areas from infestations.
- Respond to property management requests and communicate professionally regarding maintenance needs and completed work.
Lawn & Pool Technician
Aardvark Lawn & Pool Service
11.2016 - 06.2020
- Provided commercial and residential swimming-pool and landscape maintenance services for multiple customers.
- Performed routine pool cleaning, vacuuming, brushing, skimming, and sanitation.
- Maintained pool equipment and mechanical systems, including pool pumps and filtration systems.
- Inspected pool equipment and plumbing for leaks, abnormal operation, and maintenance issues.
- Identified leaks in pool plumbing and equipment and performed appropriate troubleshooting and basic repairs.
- Conducted additional water-chemistry testing to ensure proper chemical balance.
- Adjusted pool chemicals to maintain proper water balance, sanitation, and safe swimming conditions.
- Monitored and assessed pool water conditions and equipment performance, promptly addressing maintenance issues to ensure safety and compliance.
- Maintained service records and completed assigned pool routes according to established schedules.
- Communicated proactively with customers about pool conditions and service needs, fostering strong customer relationships.
Retail / Pumping & Electrical Department
Lowe's
09.2011 - 11.2013
- Guided customers in selecting plumbing, water systems, pumping equipment, electrical products, irrigation, lawn-watering systems, and home-improvement materials.
- Developed product knowledge involving pumps and pumping equipment.
- Developed familiarity with electrical products, components, and basic electrical applications through department experience.
- Assisted customers with selecting products and materials for projects involving toilets, water heaters, water filtration systems, sinks, irrigation systems, and lawn-watering equipment.
- Helped customers identify appropriate plumbing, irrigation, pumping, and maintenance products for repair and replacement projects.
- Developed practical knowledge of plumbing and home-improvement products through direct customer interaction and product support.
- Organized product displays to enhance customer accessibility. and worked safely around tools, equipment, building materials, and mechanical products.
- Delivered customer service and technical product assistance in fast-paced retail environment.
Structural Pest Control Technician
Terminix
09.2010 - 09.2011
- Identified moisture, sanitation, structural, and environmental conditions contributing to pest activity, enabling targeted treatment solutions.
- Performed structural pest inspections and identified conditions contributing to pest activity in residential and commercial properties.
- Applied pest-control treatments in accordance with applicable safety procedures, label requirements, and company standards.
- Utilized safety protocols while handling chemical products and equipment to maintain a safe work environment.
- Managed pest control tasks independently in occupied residential and commercial properties, enhancing customer satisfaction through effective service delivery.
- Communicated professionally with customers regarding inspection findings, treatment procedures, and maintenance recommendations.
- Maintained service records and completed assigned routes and appointments according to schedule.
Education
High School Diploma -
Immanuel Baptist High School
Riverside01-2007
Skills
- Plumbing maintenance and troubleshooting
- Leak response
- Pipe and water line repairs
- Drain clearing techniques
- Irrigation and sprinkler systems
- Sprinkler head and valve replacement
- Irrigation timer installation
- Water system maintenance
- Facility plumbing maintenance
- Water quality monitoring
- Facility sanitation practices
- Facility cleaning protocols
- Preventive maintenance
- Maintenance inspections execution
- Maintenance strategies
- Safety and hazard identification
- Hand and power tools expertise
- Pumping equipment operation
- Work order management
- Team leadership
Certification
California Class C Driver's License, Florida Structural Pest Control - Branch 1, Florida Structural Pest Control - Branch 2, Commercial Pool Operator Certification
Additional Qualifications
- 15+ years of hands-on maintenance, grounds, irrigation, pool, pest-control, and property-service experience
- Experienced working in public-school facilities around students, staff, administrators, families, and the public
- Strong practical knowledge of irrigation systems, sprinkler heads, valves, water lines, PVC piping, pumps, pool equipment, and filtration systems
- Experienced identifying leaks and responding to water-related maintenance problems
- Commercial pool maintenance and water-chemistry experience
- Experienced testing chlorine and pH and adjusting pool chemicals
- Experienced using hand tools, power tools, plumbing tools, landscaping equipment, pumps, and maintenance equipment
- Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment and maintenance problems
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Experienced prioritizing maintenance needs and responding to urgent facility issues
- Comfortable working indoors and outdoors and in varying weather conditions
- Experienced with climbing, bending, kneeling, lifting, carrying, and physically demanding maintenance work
- Safety-conscious, dependable, organized, and committed to completing work correctly and on schedule
Timeline
Head Custodian
Colton Joint Unified School District
09.2021 - Current
Lawn & Pool Technician
Aardvark Lawn & Pool Service
11.2016 - 06.2020
Retail / Pumping & Electrical Department
Lowe's
09.2011 - 11.2013
Structural Pest Control Technician
Terminix
09.2010 - 09.2011
Grounds Maintenance Technician
Mainstream Enterprise
07.2010 - Current
High School Diploma -
Immanuel Baptist High School