Michael Smith
Laurel,MD
Summary
Dynamic Building Maintenance Mechanic with extensive experience at National Geographic, excelling in emergency repairs and preventive maintenance. Proven critical thinking and problem-solving skills, ensuring compliance with safety regulations while maintaining HVAC and electrical systems. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency and reducing downtime through effective performance management and meticulous record-keeping.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Building Maintenance Mechanic
National Geographic
Washington, DC
10.2023 - Current
- Estimated costs to repair machinery, equipment or building structures.
- Performed maintenance on electrical systems such as wiring, switches, outlets and other components.
- Ordered parts, supplies or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
- Repaired machines, equipment or structures using tools or equipment.
- Checked electrical components to identify defects and hazards and make necessary adjustments.
- Inspected, operated or tested machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls for repairs due to weather damage or malfunctioning equipment.
- Maintained records of work performed by completing forms, reports and logs.
- Implemented preventive maintenance practices and upheld equipment guidelines to avoid failures.
- Removed hazardous materials from the premises in accordance with federal regulations.
Assistant Building Engineer
Jackson Art Center
05.2022 - 10.2023
- Inspected buildings regularly for signs of structural damage or deterioration.
- Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
- Adjusted devices or control instruments using hand tools, levels or straightedges.
- Adhered to local codes when performing maintenance work on the premises.
- Assessed HVAC, electrical units and mechanical equipment to maintain functionality.
- Planned and laid out repair work using diagrams, drawings or schematic diagrams.
- Set up and operated machine tools to repair or fabricate jigs, fixtures or tools.
- Repaired plumbing fixtures such as toilets, sinks, water heaters.
- Maintained detailed logs of all maintenance activities, repairs, and preventive maintenance performed.
Tractor Trailer Truck Driver
Swift Transportation
Washington, DC
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Estimated costs to repair machinery, equipment or building structures.
- Performed maintenance on electrical systems such as wiring, switches, outlets and other components.
- Ordered parts, supplies or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
- Repaired machines, equipment or structures using tools or equipment.
- Maintained equipment performance by cleaning and lubricating components.
- Inspected, operated or tested machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls for repairs due to weather damage or malfunctioning equipment.
- Maintained records of work performed by completing forms, reports and logs.
- Assisted in the installation of new machinery or equipment by measuring pipes for proper alignment.
Class A Tractor Trailer Driver
Swift Transportation
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Operate vehicle in safe and professional manner on public highways, roads, in yard area and at various job sites, load and unload materials and equipment, maintain daily vehicle mileage logs, perform minor services and maintenance equipment, perform daily maintenance on truck, Perform pretrip/post trip inspections, and calendar and route management
Class B Dump Truck Driver
Dynamic Concepts
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Positioned blocks and tarps to secure load for transit and prevent materials loss.
- Operated truck safely to and from project destination and prepared and acquired customer signature receipts for load delivered.
- Inspected materials to ensure correct and secure loading.
- Reacted decisively and quickly to protect spoilage.
- Recorded cargo information such as weight, size, type, for accurate billing purposes.
Dump Truck Driver
LOAD'EM UP LLC
10.2013 - 06.2020
- Assisted with proper and legal loading of materials for transport as designated by dispatch center.
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
- Loaded dump truck with materials from site stockpile, ensuring proper weight distribution and safety regulations were followed.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Communicated regularly with dispatchers regarding route changes or delays due to weather conditions or heavy traffic.
- Notified customers of potential late deliveries, resulting in decrease in calls to company support line.
Education
HS Diploma -
Dunbar Senior High School
01.1988
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Calendar Management
- Route management/scheduling
- Performance Management
- Perform routine maintenance on vehicles
- Great oral and written communication
- HVAC systems
- Electrical systems
- Equipment maintenance
- Plumbing repairs
- Preventive maintenance
- Emergency repairs
- Parts ordering
- Regulatory compliance
Certification
- Air Conditioning I
- DC Third Class Stationary Boilers (323)
- Universal CFC Classification
- 6 Class Steam Engineer
- Class B CDL
Timeline
Building Maintenance Mechanic
National Geographic
10.2023 - Current
Assistant Building Engineer
Jackson Art Center
05.2022 - 10.2023
Tractor Trailer Truck Driver
Swift Transportation
07.2021 - 04.2022
Class A Tractor Trailer Driver
Swift Transportation
07.2021 - 04.2022
Class B Dump Truck Driver
Dynamic Concepts
08.2020 - 07.2021
Dump Truck Driver
LOAD'EM UP LLC
10.2013 - 06.2020
HS Diploma -
Dunbar Senior High School
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