Josh Rushing
Bossier City,LA
Summary
Dependable Maintenance Technician offering 10 years of building maintenance and repair experience. Although most of my resume comes from a mechanical and maintenance background, I have worked as a police cadet. I have excellent people skills and do well in stressful situations. I completed Job Corps in 2012 earning my High school diploma with a degree in welding. I have all of my own tools and multimeters. I'm a jack of all trades and have a lot of common sense with problem solving skills. I would like to thank you for your interest in my resume and look forward to working with you.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Hunt Military Communities
Bossier Ciy , LA
03.2024 - Current
- Answering maintenance emergency calls.
- Replace toilets, install new sinks and water fixtures, sweated copper water lines together, change water stems in bathroom faucets, install hot water heaters, unstopped clogged drains, install ball and gate water valves, replace fill and flush valves on toilets
- Install new electrical outlets and GFCI's, troubleshooting 120v/ 240v/ 12v on HVAC units, replace condenser fans, replace blower motors on HVAC units, electrical troubleshooting contactors and capacitors, pulling amp draws on compressors, installing ceiling fans, installing new light fixtures, troubleshooting household appliances, replace 240v photocells in outdoor lights
- Installing new door knobs and doors, replacing screens in screened windows and doors, install baseboards, tape and texture drywall, replace hinges on cabinet doors, helping remodel historic military homes built in the 1930's, install dishwashers, microwaves, gas and electric stoves, and refrigerators, replace igniters on ovens
RV Technician
Camping World
Bossier City , LA
08.2020 - 11.2021
- Performed electrical, plumbing, carpentry and appliance maintenance.
- Conducted troubleshooting tasks to diagnose issues and determine appropriate fixes.
- Responded promptly to customer questions regarding repair work and explained diagnostics process for uncovering malfunctions.
- Explained functionality of newly installed equipment to customers.
- Tracked parts and materials used in repairs or replacements.
- Managed shop jobs to complete work orders on time and keep tasks prioritized.
- Completed daily paperwork on jobs and inputted data into [Software] system.
- Inspected RVs, including both camper and trailer models, to assess maintenance needs and identify faults.
- Installed and repaired water lines, drains and fixtures.
- troubleshoot and fix appliances, refrigerators, microwaves and dishwashers
Maintenance Technician
Garden Court Nursing Home
Bossier City , LA
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Changed HVAC filters and cleaned condensation drains to perform preventive maintenance on HVAC systems.
- Diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment using advanced troubleshooting abilities.
- Inspected grounds and buildings to identify, minimize and correct hazardous property conditions or liability concerns.
- Disassembled appliances to diagnose problems and facilitate repairs.
- Cleared clogged drains and replaced valves, faucets and fixtures.
- Inspected alarm systems and monitors to comply with fire, carbon monoxide and other safety levels.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Installed new systems, replacement parts and components to maintain proper operation.
- Responded to personnel queries and troubleshooting requests to provide repair services to improve operations.
- Collaborated with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance schedules.
Police Cadet
Shreveport Police Department
Shreveport , LA
02.2019 - 05.2019
- week one extensive physical training
- studied civil rights
- studied crime scene investigation
- defensive tactics
- studied finger printing
- studied white collar crimes
- studied 32: codes
Maintenance Director
Nexion Health Care
Shreveport , LA
03.2018 - 02.2019
- Executed on-time project management of complex issues for senior leadership.
- Supervised preventive maintenance projects, employee tasks and performance and adherence to safety standards.
- Delegated daily tasks to employees to manage resources and meet deadlines.
- Managed safety and fire protection planning, preparation and employee drills.
- Performed continuous evaluations of building systems and oversaw preventive maintenance.
- Managed team of employees, daily progress reports and overall project planning.
- Put in place clear processes for repairs, system updates and building enhancements.
- Set and managed policies covering building systems operation and maintenance.
- Minimized costs by working and negotiating with multiple suppliers.
- Coordinated extensive planning, development of project milestones and budget for complex contracts.
- Conferred with business leaders to evaluate business needs and implement operational improvements.
- Provided insight and information to management regarding onsite improvement project specifications.
Mechanical Technician
Dynamic Motions
Shreveport , LA
03.2017 - 03.2018
- Inspected and tested machinery, equipment and component parts to identify defects, diagnose malfunctions and facilitate repairs.
- Installed, fit, cleaned and repaired valves, caps, hoses, pumps and gaskets.
- Operated pressure pumps, air electrical equipment and mechanical equipment.
- Cleaned, repaired and installed tank gaskets and internal and external valves.
- operate overhead cranes in shop, to lift electric motor's and gearboxes on teardown table
- operate telescopic forklift and scissorlift
- Fabricated mechanical components consistent with engineering specifications for efficiency.
- Troubleshot, diagnosed and repaired engineering equipment.
- Worked independently and as team member to develop design concepts that met business and technical needs.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems and determined solutions to correct concerns.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
- Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
- Improved project completion time by managing multiple tasks using forklifts and other heavy equipment.
Plant Maintenance Supervisor
Martin Marietta
Bossier City , LA
05.2016 - 03.2017
- inspect, change and relace material belts on plant
- changing out electric drive motors on the plant
- add oil and do preventative maintenance on gear boxes and drive chains
- expensive reporting for company card
- welding and fabricating guards to go over chains and drive shafts
- troubleshooting problems operators are having with the plant
- Performed repairs and scheduled maintenance of company equipment and systems.
Millwright/Roller
CMC Steel
Magnolia , AR
08.2013 - 04.2016
- operate overhead cranes with magnet and hook
- keep mill running for the entire twelve hour shift
- weld broken parts on mill line
- use four foot cutting torch to cut cobbles off line
- read calibers and keep mill in spec
- work with maintenance on down days, welding and replacing parts in mill
- working on spindles and heating barring race to slide it off roller shaft
- working in confined spaces on furnace when the mill is down
Education
High School Diploma -
Anaconda Jr-Sr High School
Anaconda, MT03.2012
Certified Welder - Welding
Job Corps
Anaconda, MT03.2012
Skills
- Camper Repair
- Travel Trailer Experience
- Documentation of job
- Inspection Skills
- Equipment Testing
- Records Management
- Basic Math
- Customer Service
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Computer Skills
- Problem Resolution
- PPE Use
- Supervision & Leadership
- People Skills
- Operating overhead cranes
- Critical Thinking
- Carpentry
- Electrical
- Welding
- Plumbing
- HVAC
- Mechanical
references
- Kent Kennedy-(318) 286-9543
- Dan Cain- (318) 218-8113
- Taylor Durel- (985) 768-2276
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Hunt Military Communities
03.2024 - Current
RV Technician
Camping World
08.2020 - 11.2021
Maintenance Technician
Garden Court Nursing Home
05.2019 - 08.2020
Police Cadet
Shreveport Police Department
02.2019 - 05.2019
Maintenance Director
Nexion Health Care
03.2018 - 02.2019
Mechanical Technician
Dynamic Motions
03.2017 - 03.2018
Plant Maintenance Supervisor
Martin Marietta
05.2016 - 03.2017
Millwright/Roller
CMC Steel
08.2013 - 04.2016
High School Diploma -
Anaconda Jr-Sr High School
Certified Welder - Welding
Job Corps
Similar Profiles
CHRISTINA BARABYCHRISTINA BARABY
Resident Service Specialist (Hanscom AFB) at Hanscom Family Housing – Hunt Military CommunitiesResident Service Specialist (Hanscom AFB) at Hanscom Family Housing – Hunt Military Communities
Gabrielle StarkGabrielle Stark
Resident Service Specialist at Hunt Military CommunitiesResident Service Specialist at Hunt Military Communities
Tara RichardsTara Richards
Leasing Specialist at Hunt Companies -Military HousingLeasing Specialist at Hunt Companies -Military Housing