Kevin A Crocker
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Seasoned Area Maintenance Technician with a proven track record in not only car wash equipment repair but also PLC and controller programming, and a knack for leading teams to exceed operational goals. At Zips Car Wash, mastered preventive maintenance and troubleshooting, enhancing equipment reliability and minimizing wash downs. Excels in project and budget planning, showcasing exceptional organization and professionalism.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Maintenance Technician
Zips Car Wash
DFW, TX
07.2022 - Current
- Preventive maintenance on all equipment.
- Programming and timing controllers and PLCs.
- Troubleshooting and repairing 3-phase MCCs, and equipment including controls, motors, and breakers.
- Troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic systems.
- Replacing bearings, hubs, and cloth.
- Troubleshooting and repairing high-pressure pump systems, including rebuilding H-25 and D-10 pumps.
- Troubleshooting, programming, and repairing ICS, DRB, and Sonny's tunnel controllers.
- Troubleshooting and repairing cars with pneumatic systems.
- Troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing Sonny's, MacNeil, and Belanger car wash equipment.
- Maintaining wash quality and multiple sites within the allotted budget.
- On-call response to washdowns.
Plant Operations Director
Inspired Living at Lewisville
04.2019 - 07.2022
- As the director of maintenance and housekeeping department my responsibilities included hiring, training and managing work schedules
- Track and maintain budgets, vendor bids, ensure facility is following state and local regulations
- Working on drywall, plumbing, electrical and HVAC is something I encounter often at my current and past job positions in the maintenance field
Maintenance Director
Avanti Senior Living
08.2017 - 04.2019
- Direct facility housekeeping staff to insure a high standard of cleanliness and readiness is maintained at all times.
- Conduct hiring, training, performance evaluations, resolve disciplinary issues, and terminations.
- Responsible for the maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds, and equipment, including HVAC systems, drywall, plumbing, and electrical repair, to maintain proper care of the facility in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, regulations, and company policies.
- Conduct and document regular inspections of all life safety systems, including fire extinguishers, fire panels, sprinkler systems, and emergency battery backup systems.
- Manage, coordinate, and negotiate with contractors when needed for special projects.
- Ensure the outside of the property is maintained, including landscaping, snow and ice removal, and garbage or trash removal.
Education
TCC Basic Peace officer -
01.2009
CTC EMT-B -
01.2006
US Army Special Electronic Repair -
US Army
01.1999
High School -
Joshua High School
01.1999
Skills
- Project planning
- Budget planning
- PLC and controller programming
- High-voltage motors
- Hydraulic systems
- Organization
- Professionalism
- Data tracking
- MS Office
- Spreadsheets
- Construction supervision
- Fire Systems
- NFPA compliance
- Vast experience with Sonny's, MacNeil, Belanger, Peco, Motor City, and other wash equipment
- Vast experience with BRB, ICS, and Sonny's controllers
Accomplishments
- Achieved reduction in total plant ops expense of 15% YOY
- Implemented labor reduction strategies reducing required allocation by 2 FTEs
- Strong history of deficiency-free HHSC Life Safety Licensing Inspections across roles
- Identified vendor efficiencies eliminating contract expenses in multiple roles
- Consistently awarded highest department satisfaction scores in most recent role
Leadershipvalues
- Commercial and residential appliance repair and maintenance
- Leading by example as squad leader in the Army while deployed to Kosovo was one of the most rewarding and informative experiences.
- As Captain of volunteer fire department/EMT, I established critical communication & motivation capabilities that ensure the success of teams I serve, inspiring passion, commitment, and excellence in all endeavors.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Area Maintenance Technician
Zips Car Wash
07.2022 - Current
Plant Operations Director
Inspired Living at Lewisville
04.2019 - 07.2022
Maintenance Director
Avanti Senior Living
08.2017 - 04.2019
TCC Basic Peace officer -
CTC EMT-B -
US Army Special Electronic Repair -
US Army
High School -
Joshua High School
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