Tommie Sherwood
Tampa,United States
Summary
Dedicated and independent General Maintenance Technician with diverse skills in general, preventative and corrective maintenance. Reliable individual with over 17 years of experience working in residential and commercial establishments and over 2 years of progressive experience in a major university setting. Ambitious with a strong work ethic and eagerness to learn.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician III
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
11.2023 - Current
- Performs general repairs and preventative maintenance on USF buildings, structures, and equipment.
- Performs maintenance of locks, keys, mechanical door hardware, and doors
- Skilled in analyzing system malfunctions and determining appropriate repairs
- Performs preventative maintenance & inspections for building areas/systems including Roof inspection; Classroom Emergency Door Lock test & inspection; Inspect floor drains and grates.; General Classroom inspections; Performs interior and exterior building inspections; Performs ADA, automatic, and fire door inspections.
- Performs Furniture Repair/Installation: Hang shelves, pictures, clocks, bulletin boards, whiteboards, flags, etc.; Installs signage; Performs cabinet, desk, table, chair repair or installation as required.
- Performs minor plumbing to include unclogging drains, sinks, and toilets, turning off water to areas in emergencies. Water intrusion investigations/mitigations (roof, window, and plumbing); Repair faucets, replace batteries in automatic fixtures, and repair minor leaks.
- Directs and supervises contractor activities occurring on campus.
- Provide support services to other trades, projects, and contractors for timely and efficient repair of buildings and/or equipment.
- Use computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for work orders.
- Initiates purchases of materials and parts used for repairs
- Works effectively with little supervision while relying on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
- Served at Team Lead for more than 3 employees.
- Performs hurricane preparation duties such as clearing roof drains, drain grates, filling and deploying sandbags.
HVAC Technician
Franks Air Conditioning and Heating
Zephyrhills, FL
02.2021 - Current
- Troubleshot and diagnosed issues with HVAC equipment, providing recommendations for remediation.
- Installed heating, air conditioning and ventilation equipment and tested for proper operation.
- Completed preventive maintenance on heating and air conditioning systems to extend life of such equipment.
- Disassembled units, repaired broken components and restored to operating condition.
- Promptly responded to complaints about temperature problems during massive heatwave and conducted assessments to determine causes and target solutions.
Sub-Contractor
Pewter Plumbing
Land O' Lakes, FL
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Performed pipe fabrication, installation and fitting according to proper specifications.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Tested piping systems with water and air pressure to maintain balance and accuracy.
- Cut and beveled piping using cutting torches, saws and threading machines.
- Communicated with customers regarding recommendations on repairs, replacements and upgrades of plumbing equipment.
- Assisted with troubleshooting and used alternative methods in emergency situations.
- Prepared project bids and gathered parts, labor and equipment needed for projects.
General Maintenance Technician
SCIE Inc.
Caledonia, NY
02.2007 - 01.2020
- Acted as Team Lead for six employees
- Answered daily service requests and performed on-the-spot repairs.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Painted walls, ceilings, trim and doors and replaced fixtures to update building appearance.
- Responded to emergency issues quickly to maintain smooth business operations.
- Completed electrical, plumbing and HVAC maintenance for building occupants.
- Oversaw work orders from initial receipt through final closeout.
Skilled Laborer
DDS Companies
Rochester, NY
07.2009 - 09.2011
- Performed telecommunication repairs and Installations
- Adhered to stringent workplace safety standards
- Successfully completed jobs without supervision
Education
Forklift Certified -
Florida Industrial Training, Inc.
Tampa, FL10-2023
High School Diploma -
Caledonia-Mumford High School
Caledonia, NY05.2006
HVAC EPA 608 Type 1
Skill Cap
Skills
- General construction, preventative maintenance, and inspection knowledge
- Over 17 years of facilities maintenance/ repair experience and over 2 years of progressive experience in a higher education setting
- Served as a team leader for up to six people, delegating responsibilities and ensuring team members' productivity
- Experienced in directing and supervising contractor activities and job sites
- Skilled in performing ADA, automatic, and fire door inspections and repairs
- Maintenance of locks, keys, door hardware, and doors
- Seasoned in consistent and reliable problem detection and resolution
- HVAC knowledge
- Plumbing understanding
- Proven track record of reliable and courteous service to clients
- Performs hurricane preparation duties such as clearing roof drains, drain grates, filling and deploying sandbags
- Provide support services to other trades, projects, and contractors for timely and efficient repair of buildings and/or equipment
Timeline
Maintenance Technician III
University of South Florida
11.2023 - Current
HVAC Technician
Franks Air Conditioning and Heating
02.2021 - Current
Sub-Contractor
Pewter Plumbing
08.2020 - 02.2021
Skilled Laborer
DDS Companies
07.2009 - 09.2011
General Maintenance Technician
SCIE Inc.
02.2007 - 01.2020
Forklift Certified -
Florida Industrial Training, Inc.
High School Diploma -
Caledonia-Mumford High School
HVAC EPA 608 Type 1
Skill Cap
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