Kenneth Dishman
Beaverton,OR
Summary
Dependable maintenance technician offering several years of building maintenance and repair experience. In-depth knowledge of hand and power tool operations, safety protocols and general maintenance. Superior expertise in carpentry, electrical systems and exterior and interior lighting system repair.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Param Best Western
Portland, Oregon
04.2017 - 02.2026
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Cleaned work areas to maintain a safe environment free from debris or hazardous materials.
- Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
- Respond promptly to guest calls.
- Wall repair and painting
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- Pool/spa operator
- Banquet/event coordination
- Safety committee member
Maintenance Crew Member/ Warehouse
Longbottom coffee co.
Hillsboro, Oregon
10.2014 - 03.2017
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on equipment and tools, ensuring operational efficiency and minimizing downtime.
- Assisted in inventory management by restocking supplies and organizing warehouse spaces for optimal accessibility.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain cleanliness and safety standards throughout the warehouse environment.
- Mixing, grinding, packaging
Warehouse Worker
Eg Metals
Hillsboro, OR
08.2013 - 09.2014
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to efficiently move and organize inventory throughout the warehouse.
- Maintained accurate inventory records, ensuring timely restocking and reducing stock discrepancies.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline loading and unloading processes, increasing overall productivity.
- Conducted regular safety checks and maintained a clean work environment, promoting workplace safety and compliance.
- Coordinated with shipping and receiving teams to optimize delivery schedules and reduce transit times.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
- Packaged items carefully using protective materials like bubble wrap or foam sheets.
- Organized warehouse space for efficient storage of products.
- Staged and sorted multiple types of products for loading.
- Preserved safe work environment by maintaining clean workstations and pallet area.
QA Inspector/Sanitation Supervisor
Resers Foods
Beaverton, Oregon
10.2008 - 07.2013
- Conducted thorough inspections of food products, ensuring compliance with safety standards and enhancing product quality.
- Implemented sanitation procedures across multiple departments, significantly reducing contamination risk and improving hygiene.
- Trained and mentored new staff on quality assurance protocols, fostering a knowledgeable workforce and consistent performance.
- Monitored production processes to identify areas for improvement, streamlining operations and elevating overall efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address quality issues promptly, resulting in enhanced product consistency and safety.
- Developed and maintained documentation of sanitation practices, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Assisted in the execution of regular audits and inspections, contributing to a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Maintained accurate records of test results, inspection data, and corrective actions taken when necessary.
- Performed visual inspections of products to ensure product quality.
- Monitored production operations to identify potential problems with quality assurance.
- Trained new employees in the use of inspection equipment and techniques.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed during inspections and tests.
- Inspected incoming material for correct size, shape, color, or other characteristics as required by customer orders.
- Conducted tests on components and finished products to verify conformance to specifications.
- Developed standard operating procedures for quality control processes.
Education
None - Computer Engineering
Derry Inst of Tech
Phoenix, AZ 10.1983 - 09.1985
Some College (No Degree) - Animal Science
Texas A&M University
College Station, TXSkills
- Electrical repairs
- Plumbing maintenance
- Wall repair
- Pool/ spa operation
- Banquet/ event coordinator
- Safety compliance
- Quality assurance
- Sanitation procedures
- Team collaboration
- Inspection techniques
- Documentation management
- Forklift operation
- Power tools proficiency
Certification
- Forklift cert.
- Confined space cert.
- HACCP cert
Websites
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Param Best Western
04.2017 - 02.2026
Maintenance Crew Member/ Warehouse
Longbottom coffee co.
10.2014 - 03.2017
Warehouse Worker
Eg Metals
08.2013 - 09.2014
QA Inspector/Sanitation Supervisor
Resers Foods
10.2008 - 07.2013
None - Computer Engineering
Derry Inst of Tech
10.1983 - 09.1985
Some College (No Degree) - Animal Science
Texas A&M University