Kendrick Craig
Ridgeland,MS
Summary
Highly skilled Maintenance Mechanic Technician with Supervisor experience in overseeing teams, managing maintenance schedules, and coordinating repairs. Strengths include problem-solving, leadership, and technical knowledge in various maintenance fields. Streamlined processes in previous roles to ensure timely completion of tasks, ultimately contributing to operational efficiency.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Laborer/Maintenance Helper
Department of Veteran Affairs
Jackson, MS
01.2023 - Current
- Established pace for special routine cleaning assignments as Laborer/Maintenance Mechanic Helper WG-2, enhancing overall facility cleanliness.
- Performed regular checks of equipment for proper operation and safety compliance.
- Followed safety protocols while performing physical labor tasks consistently.
- Processed materials and maintained vacuums, motors, and face plates to ensure optimal operational performance.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory levels and product locations in the warehouse.
- Provide direction to assigned workers on procedures, policies, and other VA directives.
- Demonstrate proper work methods and provide training to newly assigned or developmental employees.
- Maintain current knowledge and answer questions of other workers on procedures, policies, and VA directives.
- Managed shift and staff in absence of acting Supervisor, ensuring continuity of operations.
Housekeeping
Department of Veteran Affairs
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Ensured adherence to safety and housekeeping protocols, including thorough cleaning of linen and pack rooms.
- Collaborated with team members to establish daily work pace, ensuring timely completion of housekeeping tasks.
- Maintained daily knowledge of chemical safety protocols in the workplace.
- Operated effectively under pressure and independently in high-demand areas such as ER, OR, and ICU.
Supervisor
Max Express Carwash
Jackson, Mississippi
08.2014 - 04.2022
- Applied strong leadership, creativity, and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflow to meet daily demands.
- Primary Liaison to streamline operations of multiple line of business within the organization.
- Facilitated communication between departments to enhance operational efficiency. to streamline operations of multiple line of business within the organization.
- Managed inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment for smooth operations.
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures to enhance onboarding experience.
- Managed departmental budget, ensuring expenses remained within allocations.
- Serviced carwash equipment to ensure operational readiness. to keep workflow moving smoothly.
- Maintained detailed records of repairs and labor involved. of repairs, labor involved and parts used.
- Evaluated components using instruments to verify operation.
Team/Floor Lead, 52-D Power Generator Mechanic
US Military
Colorado Springs, Colorado
10.2006 - 10.2009
- Led a military team to execute mission objectives effectively.
- Facilitated relationship-building activities to enhance team cohesion.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot complex generator malfunctions.
- Supervised daily operations and coordinated team activities, ensuring mission success and adherence to protocols.
- Followed safety procedures while performing maintenance tasks on the generator such as wearing protective gear.
- Collaborated with team members to identify and resolve complex generator malfunctions, enhancing overall performance.
- Inspected equipment for safety compliance and operational efficiency standards.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE MECHANIC
HOLMES COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Ridgeland, MS 01.2016 - 12.2018
MECP BASIC CERTIFIED INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN -
MOBILE TECHNICAL TRAINING
South Hackensack, NJ 09.2012 - 07.2013
Skills
- Facilities maintenance
- Equipment Operation
- Safety Compliance
- Task prioritization
- Team Coordination
- Strong Leadership/Supervision
- Goal Driven
- Conflict resolution
- Attention to detail
- Workplace Communication
- Exceptional Verbal Communication
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Independent Task Execution
- Elderly caregiver
- Technical troubleshooting
- Team leadership
- Preventive Maintenance
- Power tools proficiency
- Diagnostic testing
- Root-cause analysis
- Work order interpretation
- Fault analysis
- Equipment installation
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Hand tools proficiency
- Power tool operation
- CAD software
- Facilities maintenance
- Facilities maintenance
Community Development Volunteer Experience
- Led and trained as a leader of 12 volunteers in building homes that were destroyed in Rolling Fork., 2023
- Guest speaker at Ridgeland High School teaching young adults the importance of Veteran/Military History., 2023
- VA Fleet Card Training., 2023
- Mentor young adults with Financial Literacy and resources needed to become successful adults., 2023
- Mentor young adults that are interested in joining the military., 2023
- Rewarded for Exceptional Participation in workplace attendance for Hazardous Weather conditions., 2023
Timeline
Laborer/Maintenance Helper
Department of Veteran Affairs
01.2023 - Current
Housekeeping
Department of Veteran Affairs
07.2022 - 01.2023
Associate of Applied Science - INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE MECHANIC
HOLMES COMMUNITY COLLEGE
01.2016 - 12.2018
Supervisor
Max Express Carwash
08.2014 - 04.2022
MECP BASIC CERTIFIED INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN -
MOBILE TECHNICAL TRAINING
09.2012 - 07.2013
Team/Floor Lead, 52-D Power Generator Mechanic
US Military
10.2006 - 10.2009