Karlen Byron
Linden
Summary
Skilled Maintenance Technician with background in performing routine and preventative maintenance tasks. Demonstrates strong troubleshooting abilities, adept at diagnosing faults and conducting repairs in a timely manner. Proven ability to improve efficiency through effective equipment upgrades and modifications. Known for improving safety standards and adhering to all regulations and guidelines during repair and maintenance processes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Newark Housing Authority
Newark
01.1998 - Current
- Trained junior technicians on best practices for machine operation and repair.
- Installed new systems, replacement parts and components to maintain proper operation.
- Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
- Collaborated with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance schedules.
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
- Conducted regular safety checks to ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
- Routinely inspected plant equipment for signs of wear or malfunctioning parts.
- Ordered parts, supplies or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
- Responded to personnel queries and troubleshooting requests to provide repair services to improve operations.
- Adjusted devices or control instruments using hand tools, levels or straightedges.
- Aligned and balanced new equipment after installation.
- Changed HVAC filters and cleaned condensation drains to perform preventive maintenance on HVAC systems.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using visual inspections and test instruments.
- Assisted in the installation of new machinery and equipment.
- Ensured proper functioning of facility's HVAC system by performing regular maintenance checks.
- Dismantled machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts.
- Inspected grounds and buildings to identify, minimize and correct hazardous property conditions or liability concerns.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Diagnosed and corrected mechanical problems using blueprints, repair manuals or parts catalogs.
- Performed routine maintenance by inspecting drives, motors or belts.
Education
GED -
Essex County College
Newark, NJ01-1993
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- HVAC systems
- Preventive maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Repair services
- Team training
- Problem solving
- Safety compliance
- Collaboration skills
- Time management
- Troubleshooting strength
Certification
- OSHA 30
- HVAC Type 1 & 3
- Low Pressure Boiler Operations
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Newark Housing Authority
01.1998 - Current
GED -
Essex County College
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